Best upgrade given my set-up

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Hi all, what would forum say is best upgrade given current set-up. Budget is 5-10000 $ depending and want to continue to build after

202, hicap DR, 200, napsc, ndx2

All love for all thoughtful replies :slight_smile:

Best / Jonas

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Jonas - I’d suggest looking at a 282 to start with.

If there’s money left, then an XPS DR (or a preloved 555PS DR) for the NDX2 would be the next step.

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What @james_n suggests, word for word.

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Thanks! Not 252 straight away? Or 555 for the NDX?

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You’d need a Supercap to power a 252. I suggested the 555PS for the NDX2 in my first reply.

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Making huge steps can work - it could well be cheaper, than smaller ones.

But… I would still go 282, then XPS2 - then maybe 250…?

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Don’t stop there how about the 552 it also comes with a PSU :grin:

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US dollars, Canadian or Australian dollars ?

You’re got a nice system there, but I would be suggesting the Pre-Amp

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System: 202,hicapdr,200,napsc,ndx2

You need speakers! :slightly_smiling_face: :+1:

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From exactly your position, I went for the 282. You should get a decent trade in on your 202. I auditioned a second HiCap DR for the 282, but there was no difference to my ears and I gave it back.

I had an electrician put in a dedicated mains spur when I needed some flooring done on my 100-year old house. That was a revelation and not a big expense.

I have kept my 200DR but not sure whether to trade in for a 250DR.

All three of the above might be achievable for you within your budget if you can get the trade-in for your current equipment.

I am very happy with what I have now.

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What speakers you using as that could be the better upgrade

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Thanks man, ouf then budget crashes. I’ve leaned towards source first, what would be difference between going 282 vs XPS DR?

Appreciate you taking your time

J

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Indeed

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US dollars, thanks :slight_smile:

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Great, thanks! Leaning towards 282 now

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Dynaudio Contour 30 with chord epic x cables. Input there? Have fairly big room

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The 282 is the way to go

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And cables!

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You’ve got good cables there, in fact I had a very similar system .

There is one left field solution - and I don’t know if it is available in the USA. The Powerline makes a significant upgrade in performance , if you were to audition one - I am sure you would want them on the PreAmp and source . I’ve got one on my Nova and it is a superb cost effective uplift.

best wishes and I hope all goes to plan.

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If you’ve access to second-hand your budget might stretch to a 555PS and trade the 202 for a 282…

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