Hi, first post so apologies if this is an old topic but I can’t find it..,
I’ve just added a Klimax DSM to sit alongside my Sondek both feeding my 282, Hicap into a 250DR and then into my Ovators. I feel I’m as far down the source first track as I can/want go and want to upgrade the 282 to a 252 or 552 obviously with a Supercap…. My challenge is now dealers are obviously focusing on the new classic range and although I’d like to hear for myself the differences I’m not sure that is realistic, ideas please. Also im nervous buying from an auction site so a secondary question is are there any really good independents that could help. Thanks ever so in advance
Where in the world are you. I live in the NE of England and there is a fantastic independent near me, who are happy to demo / loan with pressure to by new stuff.
I know I could by cheaper from an auction site, but I value service, trust and a warranty on new gear.
If you are in the UK, there should be Naim dealers around you who will have some used stock available in PX. In my experience, they will be helpful. I understand your nervousness about buying from auction sites. The good thing about buying used from a Naim dealer is that they will offer a 3-month warranty and support if something goes wrong. They will not offer items that are knowingly substandard.
Search Naim dealers own websites. Often they are selling on good condition trade-ins (preloved) or ex demo or clearance of discontinued stock directly and often with a warranty.
That’s true, but you should still check the age and service history of any used gear. A dealer who has taken something as a trade-in usually won’t be sending it back to Naim if it’s due a service, so you should always try to understand exactly what you’re getting.
The “old stuff”, whether new or used will be less expensive than the new stuff. And the old stuff sounded pretty good before the new stuff was released, and still sounds pretty good! You might do a search for old vs new, and end up saving a bunch of money.
