Yes, the rooster logic can’t be apprehended by a machine, for sure.
I feel some guys as Innocent Bystander or Simon in the Suffolk would be a gorgeous treasure for Al.
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You have hidden that from us, little fox?
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I theorize the AI engine won’t have adequate processing power to digest and formulate the entirety of IB’s posts 
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It refers to Ian Woosnum and talks about a golf tournament in 2001
Such is life
Do you all have an pay-account of chat gpt? He asks who drago is? 
That’s what I got:
I couldn’t find any credible public comments by a user named Drago that clearly state what he thinks of Naim Audio.
With intensive search it went went well.
Ai tells me that I am so positive, love naim and spend spend silly money 
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@Aren when I was recovering from the immediate impact of the stroke and struggling to get any words out , I could happily use the word ''discombobulated" quite frequently
Even if I could not spell the cat sat on the bat
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No, I just used google.com search, and used the AI response, by clicking on AI mode if it isn’t shown straightaway. I don’t even login to Google
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No, just dumb AI getting things wrong.
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The user “crispyduck” is an active and generally positive participant on the official
Naim Audio Community forum, where they discuss their experiences and opinions on Naim products. Their opinion of Naim is primarily formed through the lens of a customer who uses and enjoys their equipment but also expresses some specific criticisms or concerns.
Key points regarding “crispyduck’s” view of Naim:
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Owns and Enjoys Naim Gear:“crispyduck” has a Naim system, including a bare NSC222 streamer/preamp with an NC250 power amplifier, which they describe as sounding “brilliant without costing stupid money”. They have also used a Naim Uniti Nova in the past and found it to be a good match with their PMC speakers.
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**Values Value and Simplicity:**They highlight the value proposition of their two-box system and the “law of diminishing returns” in high-end audio, suggesting a pragmatic approach to purchases. They also mention preferring systems with no “Burndy shenanigans” (referring to Naim’s proprietary power supply cables), indicating a preference for simplicity.
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Active in Community Discussions: They participate in various discussions, including those about new products, software updates, and general hi-fi topics.
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Critical of Communication/Updates: They have voiced criticism regarding Naim’s communication, referring to “months of continued bleating about the lack of communication from Naim” regarding firmware updates and other issues. They also commented on a CEO email, initially calling some people “outraged” about it, though later clarifying they should have said “unhappy”.
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Focus on Auditioning: A recurring piece of advice from “crispyduck” to other forum members is to audition equipment for themselves, as personal preference is key in hi-fi.
In summary, “crispyduck” is a supportive Naim owner who appreciates the sound and value of their specific setup but is also a discerning customer willing to voice concerns about company practices or product issues when they arise.
Ha - completely ballsed up the meaning of my comment about ‘months of bleating….’ - it wasn’t aimed at Naim 
I bet AI is sitting at home in their Data Centre, reading this thinking “wow, didn’t I do well”
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I bet AI is sitting at home wondering why everyone’s asking opinions from oddly naimed forum members all of a sudden…
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Q to AI: why do naim forum members keep asking Ai about themselves?
A:
Members of the Naim Audio Community forum ask AI about themselves and the forum out of curiosity about how AI perceives their specific, niche community and to test the capabilities and accuracy of AI systems.
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- Amusement: The process often involves a degree of amusement in seeing the sometimes-inaccurate or generic responses generated by AI about their unique, close-knit community.
This was truly the 4th point in the AI response after more boring stuff!
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Glad AI not taking itself too seriously - hopefully others in the world will also not take it too seriously.
Nice to know we are a unique close-knit community.
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Is the Naim forum really a unique, close-knit community?
Yes, the
Naim forum (community.naimaudio.com) is widely described by its members and outside observers as a notably close-knit, unique, and somewhat “cult-like” community.
There you go, AI thinks we’re a bunch of cults
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And of course @Richard.Dane is our master…
Come to think of it, has anyone ever seen Richard and AI in the same room at the same time? Hmmm
Who’s going to Google it then?
Fascinating thread!
But which AI? From terminology guess the OP used Google. Here’s Google AI’s response to the same question for some entity called Innocent Bystander: What does “Innocent Bystander” think of Naim?
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“Innocent Bystander” is a regular and long-standing member of the official Naim Audio community forum, not a professional reviewer, who owns or has owned Naim equipment and participates in discussions about it.
Their opinions on Naim gear are nuanced and expressed within the context of general user discussions, rather than a single, formal review.
Key aspects of “Innocent Bystander’s” comments:
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Positive build quality: They appreciate the build quality of Naim products.
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System synergy: They have acknowledged the widely held view that there is a “definite synergy between Naim and the Hugo” DAC and the “synergy between the LP 12 and Naim amps”.
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Active speaker potential: They have discussed the potential value and sound quality of using Naim preamps with active speakers like ATC, noting that a fully active Naim system is often considered the “holy grail”.
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Pragmatic approach: Their comments reflect a pragmatic approach to audio, acknowledging compromises in audio replay and the importance of personal preference. They have stated that “it’s all about the music”.
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Past ownership: They have indicated in at least one post (from 2016) that they no longer own Naim equipment in their main system but still participate in the forum.
In summary, “Innocent Bystander” holds a generally positive, albeit practical, view of Naim, appreciating its build and sound characteristics while also being open to other brands and system approaches.
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Whilst some prts of the assessment are correct, there are oddities in there showing the inaccuracies of this kind of generative AI: I have never suggested there is a synergy between Hugo DAC and Naim, nor even hinted at a synergy between LP12 and Naim amps. Nor have I suggested that an active Naim system is the “holy grail”.
Chat GPT is a bit different - but common points from running both start to stand out.
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On the Naim-Audio forum, a user known as Innocent Bystander has shared a number of thoughtful comments about Naim gear. Some of their key impressions:
- They emphasise how much the system context matters: “Whilst it would be interesting to know how they compare, it also clearly depends on the system they are used in, and the listener’s ears and preferences for musical presentation…”
- They have expressed awareness of the idea of a “Naim sound” (i.e., a characteristic presentation associated with Naim gear) and question it in certain contexts: “If it was the ‘Naim sound’, why are you surprised that the Rotel sounds different?”
- They advocate for owning/renting/listening in one’s own system rather than relying purely on reviews: “it might be advisable to bear in mind that other worthy alternatives are available. At this sort of money it would be foolish not to at least try some of the alternatives as
In short: Innocent Bystander’s view of Naim products is thoughtful and balanced — they recognise strong points (when well-matched) but caution against assuming any audio gear will perform identically in every system and listener context.
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I know, I was joking my sweaty fox. 
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TOBYJUG participates in discussions about audio myths and setup, indicating a belief in practical optimization, such as using “magic spray” to clean a CD before ripping it. Has an excellent ability to tell and present Best Jokes.