Naim Chrome Bumper

In the process of setting up my Chrome system upstairs. Just waiting on speaker cables now.

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Apologies. I missed the query at the end. I use nac a5 cable.

Thanks for the reply. I use linn kan or neat iota alpha speakers. Will do a little research and see what comes up for sale on that short list. Cheers

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Great looking system!

Nice @JamesF !!

What’s your source, amp and speakers??

Thanks!

The speakers are Q Acoustics Concept 20. They have a surprisingly large sound for their size and were very well reviewed so I thought I’d give them a try. They sound great! Especially in a bedroom system. Obviously not as full a sound as my main system.

I’m using a Mac Mini with a cheapo Dac but I’m in the process of looking for a better Dac to do the Naim amps justice. Just so many out there that I still haven’t made my mind up!

James

That looks so good, very stylish.
Tim

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I thinks that a CDX2 may be possible, around that price point. Mine was £1500 (pre loved), back in 2009.

Thanks - I guessed that would be your answer.

@JamesF

That looks really lovely, :ok_hand:. Could you please tell me where the furniture comes from?

Thank you! I purchased it from Wayfair a couple of weeks ago. It was quite inexpensive but is very well made and sturdy. Exactly what I wanted for my second system.

James

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Hi Richard

I seem to remember my first Naim gear was a 12S/160 with LP12/grace/supex driving those gorgeous looking Gale speakers albeit mine were the walnut finish

It must have been 1980 or so I guess ?

What did the S stand for on the NAC 12? And would I have had a snaps also as compulsory to run the pre amp ?

Your knowledge would be greatly appreciated Richard as my grey matter can’t remember

Cheers

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S would have signified that the NAC12 came fitted from the factory with MC 323S boards.

The NAC12 could have powered from the NAP160, or your could dedicate a NAPS or SNAPS to it.

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Thanks so much Richard

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Found a mint condition Nait 1 at a very reasonably price … couldn’t resist.

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So, the classic question, are you a Nait or Nait 2 man?

Hint, there is no wrong answer cos both are superb :wink:

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Red led and smooth volume knob - very nice!

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lucky man !!

The 2 Naits that I have. But that is all I have and need.

They are beautiful little boxes. Enjoy them.

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A collection of classics to be proud of, well done!