Nd5xs2 settings for best sound

[ChrisSU]

@frenchrooster

No, if you are not using server mode, keep it off, it will consume much more power while it is on and in turn will create a noisier signal path for audio.

I guess Naim should be towing the line and not openly telling people to use a workaround to avoid energy saving measures imposed under the EU ‘Ecodesign’ directive.
Perhaps there are two factors to consider here:
In standby mode, enabling server mode will keep the streamer warmed up, potentially improving sound quality.
In use, enabling server mode might generate electrical noise, decreasing sound quality.

At risk of sounding completely obsessive, perhaps the optimum would be to turn on server mode when you’re not using the streamer, then turn it off when you play music

[Suedkiez]

Or you could simply leave it on w/o server mode

[JOF]

As a side note, I just, this very minute discovered that you can ‘share’ ones playlist in the app. However, when I press share nothing seems to happen.

Anyone know how this works?

[ChrisSU]

That would be far too simple! But yes, you could just set auto standby to Never.

[ChrisSU]

That usually opens a list of options including email, copy (& paste), WhatsApp etc.

[JOF]

Is yours working Chris?

[ChrisSU]

Sorry I can’t check it now as I’m not at home.

[JOF]

Ok. Still zilch on mine.

[robert_h]

@frenchrooster

a prompt reply from Flynn

So now we have contradiction between tech support and the ambassador!

[GraemeH]

@frenchrooster

Here a response given to @jsaudio. But I read that Martin Colloms wrote “ all imputs enabled “ on Nd555. The contrary for the Nds, when he reviewed it also.

I queried Naim regarding which inputs to use on the preamps if using 1 source such as an ND555, whether or not unused inputs should be disabled or enabled on the ND555 and finally, whether “server mode” should be on or off if not using server mode.
I received a prompt reply from Flynn who also gave me permission to post on the forum.
I assume this applies to all pre-amps and streamers.

Thank you for your email - I’ll take your questions in turn.

2. disabling un-used inputs on the ND555 will make no difference to sound quality, but it will make navigating through the app and ND555 easier as you will only have the inputs you use available.
3. No, if you are not using server mode, keep it off, it will consume much more power while it is on and in turn will create a noisier signal path for audio.

I hope this helps, please let me know if you have nay more questions.

​Kind Regards

Flynn Charter

Thanks. That all sounds very sensible / plausible.

G

[Groove_system]

at least this one is easy on my nait xs3 - I have one input named ‘stream’

[frenchrooster]

Why? Who is the ambassador? If Martin Colloms, I feel he is more a reviewer. You were referring to him Robert?

[Guinnless]

The Ambassador is Jason Gould.

[Thegreatroberto]

What on earth is an ambassador?

[Guinnless]

Somebody who represents the organisation he is part of and is able to speak on behalf of.

[Suedkiez]

Oh but maybe it is good for SQ if you attach it to CD or Tuner!

[frenchrooster]

So Jason Gould advocates all imputs enabled on the new streamers?

[Groove_system]

the world of Naim is mystical

[robert_h]

Yes

[Groove_system]

Okay. Things got very Friday 13th. My nd5xs2 stopped making any sounds. I was listening to NTS radio and switched to some tidal and there was silence. And there’s no sound any more out of any inputs: radio, tidal, local.
I tried on/off, factory reset. Nuthin.
Bad luck.