The most useful remote here is a NARCOM as the R-Com functions are limited (you can’t do input re-assignments etc.) - it’s why the NAC522 also has a NARCOM included in the box.
This is no longer true for those who purchased a new 552 right. I believe I only ever got the metal nice remote.
That’ seems odd. How do you operate the functions that only a NARCOM can operate?
I tend to agree. In the lounge I have now changed the Nova to the HDMI connection and control the TV volume with the Apple TV, which is rechargble.
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I guess my need is very basic, just a simple streamer as source so never ever need to touch anything 
My Allen key has its constant place in the remote box on the living room table. Yes - batteries are not on a long run with r-com but the buttons have a perfect feel so I like to use it very much.
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As far as I remember there were always both remotes included.
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Not always though, as the Flash was able to do everything so, IIRC, that was all you needed in the early days of the 552. It was only the arrival of the R-Com that saw the need for a NARCOM as well to do the configuration functions, hence why I posted that it seems odd that mech’s 552 only came with an R-Com.
Thanks for confirming your memory that both remotes were included.
@mech I think someone owes you a NARCOM…
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The new Goldmund mono amplifier - which is planned to be introduced this weekend in Hong Kong. Only 1.084.000
Make the Naim Statement a bargain.
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Looks like something IBM made from the space race at NASA headquarters. 
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So, 2,168,00 for stereo! Yikes.
With reference to another current thread, this is rather silly.
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Apologies for the bits and pieces report, but I am intending to finish it so everybody has the complete view of what I saw and heard in Vienna.
Grandinote - Part One
Just a small all in one with huge speakers, interesting setup.
Pink Floyd - on walk in
Opeth - great slam, nice soundstage.
Yello - again good soundstage.
However as so often frustrating demo again of the music. They just let you hear small parts of the song and switch on to the next one.
Interesting to see that such small electronics can drive so huge speakers….
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Grandinote - Part 2
Frank Sinatra - Voice nice in the middle of the soundstage
Paolo Fresu - nice sound representation, especially as this not so easy as it seems…
Sophie Hunger - again Voice nice in the soundstage
Sigmund Groven - this is nice music, not known to me
Franceen Thirteen - here I am missing some level of detail in the percussion which is constantly present in the song
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Grandinote - Part 3
One needs to be aware that such speakers only fit in certain rooms and are much too big for most rooms. I didn’t measure but they seem to be 2 meters high.
Geoff Castelucci - goes nice down to the lower bass
Jim Kelltner - missing a bit speed due to decay
Avishai Cohen - sounds too nice. Could be a bit more raw and direct in sound. I guess because it is missing the ultimate power or the ultimate refinement in the source
Blues Company - refined and clean
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JMF Audio - Part 1
Ella and Louis - sounding also vintage / which is not your objective
Ella and Louis - sounding old and thin, I belief my version sounds much more rich and full
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JMF Audio - Part 2
Anna Tivel - misding the fullness of the sound you normally should hear
Yello - missing the cojones (missing the presence)
Muddy Waters - missing impact and emotions don’t come through….
It’s clear JMF audio was soundwise not my favorite stop at the show. I don’t know if it’s themselves or if it’s like with some others the room.
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It seems it’s “only” 430000€ a piece…
FM Acoustics - Part 1
This is always an experience as the founder is an inspiring presenter with all his side stories about concert experiences and recording details. It’s also amazing to see what they have established throughout the years to correct and improve the playing of the black gold. They have developed non intrusive technology which enables you to play most records on a quite good level. It doesn’t only fix popping, but also specific mastering issues etc. If you get the opportunity at a show go to these guys and listen yourselves.
Fausto Mesolella - nice start getting into the room
Spencer Davis - Gimme Some Lovin - he played three different masterings and you could hear night and day differences…, sorry for missing the picture
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Thanks for correcting it, I based it on a news message I saw, didn’t bother checking it…., but still too much for my budget…
FM Acoustics - Part 2
he talked about the beginning of the company in 1973. They delivered amplification for live concerts and that’s how things started to kick off, while he still was living with his parents.
Jimi Hendrix - nice sound while could sound a bit more raw.
Jimi Hendrix - he also told some anecdotes about the concert of Jimi which I don’t remember anymore.
Rhoda Scott - interesting sound with things fading in and out…
The Doors - here he demoed how his electronics could remove the knocking in the record
Prince - sounding nice, heard this record multiple times during the show
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