Maybe investigate other Karl-Heinz Fink speaker designs that might fit better both domestically and with supernait as amplifier.
Maybe wait until a pair of S800ās becomes available?
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Now they are big! Thereās a pair in the statement test rig at the factory.
Stephen, if ā¦ after the nsatsā¦. youāre looking for a follow on from neat sx2, then try proac d20r. Perfect for a supernait.
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ā¦.is the right answer!
Just keep a lid on the upgraditis and listen to your head and not your heart, and do try to home demo if you can. It will avoid any mistakes from over-excitement.
Good luck.
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There was a pair of S400s on eBay recently in Zebrano, which looked very nice, with just one small blemish. You could probably accommodate something as bold as zebrano as a statement.
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I would look for a pair of S400s at a dealer, go look at them and if they appear to fit aesthetically, see if you can organise a home demo or at least buy them with a money back guarantee if they donāt work out for you.
There seems to be a few at UK dealers. It might mean a bit of travel and faff but it will be worth it to get the right solution aesthetically and sonically.
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Thatās a great suggestion. I did it a few months back to check the impact of a larger pair of stand mount speakers:
Really helped visualise what theyād look like in situ.
Iām not sure where one would get enough cardboard to mock up some floorstanders though, not without buying a pair 
I didnāt want to rain on your parade Stephen so held off with my observation on having owned both S600 & S400 that (and this is with a Nap300) the S400 was the better loudspeaker only in as much as it didnāt have the problems of the S600 I encountered in my 5m x 6m x 3m(h) living room. Namely no bass and what was there timed poorly. The day they left the house was a blessed relief.
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They are āpossiblyā the same size as Mrs Tate - there is no way i couldāve sneaked them in, even with her bad eye sight i think she wouldāve spotted them, then all hell would of broke loose. Phew!
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Thatās very surprising from a Naim speaker, especially as one as mighty looking as the S-600. I mean from 2 x 200mm bass cones? Even from a 300? Wow! Iām feeling rather glad now that i have cancelled my order. Even my n-SATs have a good bass/mid-bass, not a SUB bass granted, but a reasonably balanced (liveable) presentation nevertheless.
As the saying goes, āAfter a time, you may find that having is not so pleasing a thing after all as wanting. It is not logical, but is often true.ā
YMMVā¦ā¦
KR, J
I put it down to the room S600 interaction, or lack of it. An acquaintance who also tried a pair said āWhere the f***ās the bass goneā after he hooked them up too. My suspicion was the suspended wooden floor they were on so Iām guessing on a solid floor theyād sound much better.
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Thatās what my mum used to say when I tricked my parents into a toy store and I found the greatest Lego box ever.
In 2 different rooms with either an xs or a supernait2 I could get enough bass out of s400s
Iām guessing they needs 250;or more.
Lovely looking but a bass disappointment which surprised me really.
Wise move Stephen I was a bit worried for you
I think we touched on this topic before, if you like the nSats so much (as I do) donāt discount the nSub in piano black to match your nSats
Itās the perfect match and can be discreetly hidden
Iām not a real fan of subs but the nSub is the exception, marvellous piece of equipment
Cheers
Bevo
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I cant keep up with this thread!
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I imagine a ānotā is missing from the first sentence. Stephen is confused enough already.
Hi Bevo,
Just of curiosity here, how did you best connect your n-SUB along with your n-SATs?
I have no experience with SUBs.
Well Stephen I canāt remember how it was done as my Naim dealer did it all for me
Our leader @Richard.Dane might be able to put us in the picture
But it did sound excellent I must say
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You could connect either by pre-level out of the pre-amp/psu (use the Naim slugged sub lead) or by high-level from the back of the speakers. The latter requires a bit of skilful soldering or use some piggyback 4mm plugs. We used Chord Ley line to feed the sub - thin and easily managed.
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