In a bit of a dilemma here , if funds allow I’m looking to upgrade to either a Nac 282 or chord Hugo tt2
the dilemma here is only upgrading to chord mean only streaming section of system is upgraded , by upgrading to 282 my whole system gets the benefit .
or is there another route I’m not seeing here ? maybe a nap 250 dr ?
Have you considered looking at a Linn DSM?
I haven’t no , I don’t really know much about the Linn gear.
If you said what the ‘whole system’ is, what you are looking to improve and how much you have to spend, people could help you much effectively.
Plenty of data on the net and lots of Naim dealers are Linn dealers too.
Worth investigating?
We switched over last year and are very pleased with the outcome on both our systems.
Yeah I would imagine that would help , sn2 + tp power supply , cd5 +flatcap marantz tt 15s1 turntable +Naim mm phono amp , ever solo dmp a6 - chord qutest + mcru power supply , audiolab dc block 6 mains conditioner /filter , wharfedale evo 5.1 speakers + audioquest type 5 speaker cable , budget possibly £4000 with trade ins
NAC 282 without a doubt or hesitation.
I’d suggest that the last thing you need is a 282. Your system is being held back by the speakers, which at £550 are very much entry level. That’s where I’d look first, along with a proper Hicap DR, which will boost your Supernait and give the sound that Naim intended. Ditch the Audiolab unless you have particular DC problems. Ditch the AudioQuest speaker cables and get something suited to the Supernait, NACA5 or Kudos KS-1 would be perfect. Once you’ve done that you can start upgrading your sources, and only then consider an amplifier upgrade.
The speakers your referring too are temporary as my kef R7 have been packed away until my twin boys are at an age when they cannot come to any harm by them being tipped over , connecting these speakers is tellurium Q silver 2 which is in the boxes too as a 3m pair aren’t quite long enough to reach the temporary wharfedales placed on brackets on the wall for safety. The DC blocker is there as an issue with the supply to our home being last on the chain .
I have to agree with the non Naim power supply to the SN2 which I feel is a weak link in the chain and will be changed in time . As you can understand I have my boys to think about so upgrading now before they totally install a drain on my wallet !!!
Maybe should have included this at the beginning but I didn’t want people to fall asleep reading my post so to speak !
so does this change your answer as to my potential upgrade path or is there anything else I should be replacing in your opinion ?
It’s a bit of a dilemma. The R7 is not ideal for the Supernait and a 282/250DR would be much better. But then your sources aren’t really good enough for the 282/250, and are possibly marginal for the Supernait. I’d be thinking about whether you really need three sources. Can you ditch CD and focus on the streamer, upgrading to something like a used NDX2? Are you set on the R7 speakers? Might it be sensible to sell them and get something that’s a better match for the Supernait? I know that’s no answer, just more questions, but a long hard think about the system and where you want to go with it will pay dividends. The speakers potentially lead to spending more than perhaps is sensible. I remember very well how expensive children can be. Maybe you could get some active ATC SCM 40 and a 222. You could connect the TT to it and that’s all you’d need. The speakers weigh a ton and should be immune from being knocked over. Speakers on stands are much more vulnerable. When our boys were small we had a pair of SBLs: hugging the wall kept them out of the way.
Hmmmmmm , still no further forward as your comments seemed to point to system failings in your opinion other then recommendations leading to a positive outcome.
I’ve taken on board your opinions and will continue to look at ways in which I can further better my system and hope not all members on here are as critical and judgemental .
At the end of the day it’s how it sounds to the listener (me) and a limited budget ATM
It’s nice to be nice
I would start by trying to get a tt2 on home demo if you can. It should improve the streamer and the cd player. Source first as they say. If you don’t like what you hear then you circle back to the amps at that point.
I’m surprised you view my post that way. I put a lot of thought into your system and the dilemmas you face and my suggestions are meant to help you find the best way forwards. Saying a simple ‘buy x’ is an easy answer but possibly not the best answer. If you judge helpful for ‘not nice’ then that’s your decision, but it’s not necessarily sensible.
Good point thank you 
It won’t improve the CD player as the CD5 doesn’t have a digital output.
@HungryHalibut Thanks for the wonderful help you have given so many here. Myself included.
I suggest you do nothing until your R7s are back in place, then focus on speaker and room interaction before you start considering the boxes.
Thanks Jay, that’s most kind of you. I’ve no idea why the OP took umbrage, but that’s life I suppose.
Think you are ultimately correct…HH however, as speakers are there …I see no huge harm….it certainly will not be the ultimate possible but then neither is the source. I think the TP psu is not that bad…given his speakers (R7) he could look at driving this with a 250.2DR as poster originally alluded to leaving room for a pre amp/source upgrade later. Its not ideal - I am a big fan of source first….its tricky….will it be ultimately satisfying probably not, will it ultimately sort things no…….this is journey…..will it be better than the SN2 into R7’s yes….
One last thing…..if you go down the 250.2 dr route….be very careful with the preamp….the 282 is an automatic choice…but for you it may not be….the 282 is quite upfront - the combo into the 250dr and then into the R7 just may not suit….and remember a 282/super cap dr aint cheap…its probably close to 252….which may or may not give you what you need.