Not sure of this should be in padded cell, or whether I should.
I’ve seen a bolt down pre and a bolt down 250 on the auction site. I’m sorely tempted, for no good reason other than I haven’t got anything that early. where to put them though? They won’t be seen or much heard in the spare room. I think I need to step away from the computer.
Sadly I have often have had to drag myself away from the classifieds in PFM when I see some vintage Naim for sale.
I have to remind myself I did have a NAT01 and olive Nait 2, chrome bumper 250 amongst others and sold them all on - and that I have no need or space for them!
Yes, and I think its a boy thing ( or perhaps just this boy). I’ve had most Lotus cars since 1970 ish, many of them sitting in the garage together while I was using something more modern. Eventually I realised there weren’t enough summer weekends to run them all to the pub, so they went and I have just a more modern one now. The same with another hobby I had - Hornby 0 gauge tinplate. Auctioned off when I realised not having the display space without buying a museum meant they would just stay in their boxes.
It has to stop :-0
I used to have a similar obsession with MF gear. X and XA series stuff. But sold most of my surplus stock in lockdown 1. Made some good money.
I still find myself pouring over adverts for the same gear now.
The last time I bought vintage Naim gear (a NAT01 for over a grand) I plugged it in and smoke came out of the back - cured my urge for vintage gear instantly and I bought a brand new NAT05XS instead!
Sweet! Your Heathkit FM-4U Tuner & S-33H Amplifier look like the Heathkit equivalents of Naim Chrome Bumper shoeboxes.
Those are super rare and should eventually end up in a museum! Especially as they appear to be mint!
My speakers are Audience 'The One’s. They are musical, fast, neutral and spacious. And despite their size, they maintain their composure when you crank them up. It’s a shame that more Naimites haven’t discovered their synergy with Naim gear (the Audience brand is from around here - across the pond for most of the Naim community). Google for the Steven Stone review in The Absolute Sound if you are interested.
It’s true that they are better known for their cables and power products. But their loudspeakers with in-house designed full-range drivers shouldn’t be overlooked.