Naim Chrome Bumper

And I bet it sounds fantastic. I’m constantly amazed how good these shoe boxes sound.

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Was this supposed to be an evolution of the 12/160 or a more cost effective alternative, in the same way that the 42/110 was cheaper than the 32/160?

Thanks. I have to say it does sound reaaally good. I had some repairs done recently and when I got it back I was very surprised. Not a full service either, just a repair so it’s all original still.

I would love to hear them with my Rogers LS7T.

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Maybe when lockdown is over Jon!

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Really…? I have never seen a NAP120 with a power switch on the front. The ones I have seen pics of, had the switch at the back.

Could @Richard.Dane or @NeilS comment, perhaps…?? :slightly_smiling_face:

There were two versions - this one is a later NAP120, eventually replaced by the NAP110 in 1979.

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Something about the NAP110 that epitomises the brand. This one’s been entertaining me very nicely since 1987 - a lot of performance squeezed into a diminutive case :sunglasses:

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I’m hoping to make a deal on CB NAC 32.5 / HiCap / NAP 160 tomorrow. It will be for my home office approx 20m2. Other than a full service, could you gents perhaps advise on what to look out for?

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Great decision, that is my exact set up, although mine have a few ‘extras’.
Depending on what cables they come with, the Witchhat stuff is excellent, and I found that Phantom speaker cable made a huge improvement over NACA5, the other cables not so much.

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My first Naim was one of those.

Classic system @budmoto. Very excited for you. NACA5 should be good enough to start with and a service.

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Thanks @trickcyclist and @Dan_M - much appreciated!

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I would see if the units have been modified to non-naim factory specs personally. Some believe after market mods improve sound quality, but I prefer things are kept stock.

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I too prefer stock and am getting this partly due to hearing the same setup twenty years back, leaving an indelible impression and partly because I’d like a piece of Naim history. I’m certain, once gainfully employed again, that newer separates (3-4 box) will be acquired in short order. :slight_smile:

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P.S. I thought I’d removed all incriminating evidence of my misguided ‘black bumper’ experiment, but alas not. Please see Exhibit A below. I apologise most sincerely for my sins and await whatever punishment the authorities deem appropriate.

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Richard, since we last discussed my 120 on here I had it repaired and it’s sounding wonderful. Very pleased with it.

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Glad to hear that Lewis - the 120 is a great amp, enjoy!

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Hopefully it’s just a phase you’re going though :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

This is outrageous! Get those chrome bumpers reverted immediately! :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

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