Before the legendary 52… was the super cool 72 !
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“Super cool”. That’s exactly how I feel…
Other pieces might be better, (SQ). But, I just love the shape, size, proportions, the design of the 72. Even quirky! Along with same size HC & 140, they look super cool together. And sound just great.
I’m discovering that 72 - HC - 140 gives a lot of music from small boxes / low foot print items.
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The shops name should have been Best HiFi.
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Brilliant place, it’s where I found music again, what a shame that they didn’t last
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Particularly like your “traffic light” photo 
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Yes. All genuine colours/versions too.
All recently serviced and driving some little Dali bookshelf speakers ( via naca5) in a second system.
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Yep, remember you posting about them before:) You need to add the sheets of paper to the system description in your profile 
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Agree on 72 but that 92 never became a star even its probably better than the later follower 112
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I’d have to disagree I’ve been running a flatcap olive and 92 in to a 250 while moving things around and having stuff serviced. Good little combo imo.
I wasn’t really suggesting that they were equals sonically, just that the 92 shouldn’t be forgotten. I had mine with Flatcap/90.3 all bought in one go and kept it for about 15 years! If it wasn’t for the 92 (and the chaps at Better HiFi- let’s not forget the free coffee either😉) I wouldn’t be were I am now in naim land…I would be richer of course…but that’s just a trade off😆
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Here is a question for you guys, if you had the option for active speakers would you break up the summit olive system (52/135) and replace the NAP135s?
For example an ATC SCM40A?
That is one scenario where I have often thought I could be tempted to give up Naim amplification. Passive 40s are awesome. Haven’t heard the actives, but it seems they are universally praised as stunning. It would be a very elegant solution while still Lee the Naim sound at the heart of the system.
Agreed snarfy. I’ve read so many good things about them. But would i be losing the Naim sound I wonder. I absolutely love the sound of the 135s. I’ve preferred the sound of these over far more expensive power amps.
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For my personal taste and the budget I want to allocate to the subject, I would only assemble the system with the 135s.
This is also my plan to make the system active in the future.
I got used to the boogie that this amplifier provides and I will miss if I replace it.
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Yes, I have heard the ATC SCM40A on a demo night at my dealers and fell in love with them! They should sound fantastic with the NAC 52.
Of course a demo in your own room to make sure they are a good fit should be arranged.
Good luck with your decision.
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If you love the sound of the 135s why change?
I love my CB 135s, fully serviced, they sound gorgeous.
Is it an itch that you need to scratch?
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I hear you. Going with passive 40s would still be pretty awesome.
Not an itch no. I was just asking for opinions or perhaps the experience and advice of somebody who may have heard the actives vs Naim power amps. Truth be told I prefer the look of the gear as much as the sound and breaking up my coveted olive setup wouldn’t be my immediate thought.
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