Just swapped my Uniti and UnitQute for a Uniti Atom - played into Epos ES22 (yes I know they are very old…). So far surprisingly happy. Need some time to run in I guess.
Somewhat less bass vs my main system but in a smaller room / my office - Im happy.
Main listening room - NDX2, XPS DR, 282, 2 x HiCAP DR, 250 DR and Kudos C2.
Office - as above
Home cinema - 85 inch samsung TV - Qb-2. Amazing what this can do.
My dealer was encouraging me to move my main system to the new models - but I fear the cost vs trade in value and improved sound will be costly… Thoughts?
Having gone from 'Qute to Atom/Atom HE I am not suprised you are happy. It maybe small but it is a proper bit of kit. I use mine in a second system that is really enjoyable. Compared to other Naim kit I didn’t think it needed much run in.
As for your other stuff; looks like a nice balanced quality system to me. I’d be wary thinking that new will automatically be bettter. The general conclusion with New Classic seems to be that it is different but not always superior. It isn’t suprising your dealer wants to shift new boxes though!
Personally I’d be saving up for servicing of my old kit as needed and maybe some judicious and good value upgrades later. Like 252 s/cap DR, or maybe a 300 whereupon your 250 could go into your Atom system with good effect. A lot less outlay than a full NC setup.
If you are happy with it, why change, though a better pair of speakers wouldn’t go amiss. The Kudos S20 has I believe been discontinued so you can pick them up for a good price.
That said, having been rather amazed by how good the Atom HE is with active speakers, I wonder how you’d get on with a 222/300 and actives. Two boxes instead of six. I think you may be surprised. They’d go well with speakers from ATC or PMC. Worth thinking about maybe.
I too did the Qute2 to Atom and it’s been a pleasure all the way. Kept the Neat Iotas and the whole thing is perfect for listening in a confined space. Now if I could run the whole thing off the desktop rather than phone I would like proverbial dog with 2 wotsits.
The new FW seems quite positive on the Atom and having also bit the bullet with NC 222 update, I am pleasantly relieved.