Naim NDS - still a good used buy?

[Suedkiez]

It comes down to:

• It still sounds great.
• Its online streaming capabilities are what they are, so no Qobuz and most likely some other limitations in the future. Just fine for local streaming.
• Its wifi is not great, so use wired if possible.
• It’s not as slick wrt to firmware updates as the new streamers.

I believe you will find all possible arguments if you search for threads about NDS and NDX2 Such as:

Upgrade NDX: NDS vs NDX2?

Hi to all I know it has probably been asked many times already but I would like to make this request trying to specialize the request only on audio qualities. currently i have a NDX1 powered by an Xps … i use it mostly with local streaming from Nas (Qnap with Asset for metadata) … for new releases i use qobuz via Audirvana … i am very satisfied with it but i opportunity to take both an NDS and an NDX2 … (the price difference between the two is small). as I have already said, having a strea…

NDS or NDX2

Hi. Looking at where to go next, speakers were my first thought but due to the fact I’m building a new house and currently have the system in storage it’s probably best I sort them out when I have a room to put them in. However with all the reasonably priced preloved NDS’s around at the moment i’m tempted to snap one up… What are peoples thoughts on the NDS vs the NDX2? Allas I think the 555 is a step to far at the moment. Current system: NDX XPS2 252 Super cap DR 300 DR Fraim B&W…

NDS vs NDX2

Currently using an NDX gen 1 with TP XPS into non-Naim amps and speakers. Fed from a NAS transcoding local and streamed files to WAV. Never heard an NDS (but did listen to an ND555 before lockdown - stunning but stretches the budget just a tad!). Also caught a very brief listen to an NDX2 and I was quite impressed although difficult to judge in a different room, different equipment etc. So, the NDS and NDX2 are both available around the same price ex-dem or used. Which, in your optinion natura…

NDX2 or NDS/XPSDR?

NDX2 or NDS/XPSDR? Which sounds better if they are the same price (and the rest of the Naim system is the same)?

Longevity of nds or ndx2

Curious to what length of service would you expect from the above items ? 20 years 30 years? (If serviced correctly obviously)

Does NDX2 with New Tech sound better than NDS

I had recently decided that an NDX2 was the best future acquisition to achieve excellent streaming with my SN2. It would replace my SU. But I have noticed some good prices on the NDS and I wondered if the NDX2 sounds better because of the new tech. I would end up getting a PS for the NDX2 anyway. If the NDS does not stream Qobuz, I can access it thru computer Apps aparently. Has anyone upgraded from the NDS to the newer Dac and streaming board that the NDX2 has? And to access Qobuz and the la…

NDS or NDX 2?

Hi All I have a main system with a 552 DR and a 300 DR which is for my vinyl. I also listen to some CDs but that equipment is not the same quality as my record spinner… I have a second system with an HDX and I would like to add a streamer so that I can access my CDs in main system. I am current looking at an NDS or NDX 2- I would appreciate hearing any thoughts or recommendations you have. cheers Chris

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