Absolutely not. No chance whatsoever. Uniti is Uniti. Classic is classic. Who is going to buy a 272 in Uniti clothing, a 555 and 300? Three matching boxes and a weird looking fourth one? Nobody in their right mind.
Not to forget that the Nova itself is just the small bit higher than classic that can make for the odd but infuriating rack level height issue (maybe not in Fraim, but elsewhere)
Indeed the Statement and Uniti’s and Muso’s have the modern design. We could well see that design adopted for a new left-field product or a refresh of the amps. Much tea will then be consumed…
Which is fine, but one of the nicest things about the Unitis is their volume control. They really are designed as lifestyle products to sit elegantly on a sideboard rather than to be put in a rack where you can’t get at the volume control. In your situation a new platform 272 would be so much better both in sound and ergonomics. You make a good case for it with that picture.
The trouble is that it had become neither interesting, nor amusing. Since the post count race and the increasing way the topic has been diverted the thread appears to have reached a natural conclusion.
Naim will have read and noted the discussion; everything to be said has been said. If the remaining lifespan of this topic is to consist of more diverted tedium disguised as increasing post counts you’re welcome to it.
Possibly, but of course that option is not available right now or in the immediate future Should a 572 or SuperNova appear within the next 12 months then a trade up would definitely be of interest…however I would want the Nova cosmetics over the 272 which looks too dated for me and did in fact put me off going for a discounted 272 to pair up with my XPS2 that I sold earlier this year in favour of the Nova.
Some do, even if not first & foremost. It’s a factor in the decision making, esp if it’s going to cause an ugly clash. Some of the racks of mix n no match in the System Pics thread are an abomination, and a step too far in chasing down that last nth degree of supposed perfection.
No, on availability at time of purchase. Also, i’m not convinced that a first generation streaming platform 272 paired with a 20 year old XPS2 (in my case) would outperform a second generation Nova. To me the Nova is a temporary solution, like others I await the next iteration of streaming platform, hopeful of an improvement in box count and when that arrives I will no doubt take the plunge. I just hope it has Statement stable looks
“Some of the racks of mix n no match in the System Pics thread are an abomination, and a step too far in chasing down that last nth degree of supposed perfection”
My thoughts too, cosmetics are important, as a divorce could well see the destruction of any Naim future ambitions