System Pics 2020

Feeling humbled by some of these.

My system is a brand new Nait XS2, fed by a Rega P8 (currently into a Rega Fono but shortly to be a Rega Aria) alongside a Marantz CD6000 KI Signature CD. This all goes to a pair of Rega RS3 speakers with NAC A5 cable :+1:

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The Mrs thinks they look cool thankfully. She enjoys getting down to watch us gig but lockdowwn has scuppered that for now

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Looks great. It’s the enjoyment of the music that counts not the cost of the equipment. :+1:

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I wouldn’t if I were you, many of the “humbling” systems probably give less pleasure than your wonderful kit.

We have threads with people at the top of the Naim range wanting the simplicity of an integrated amplifier and you’re already there!

.sjb

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Welcome to the forum!

A very nice system, the first box I purchased was a NAIT XS 2 and loved it!

As long as your enjoying the system then life is grand and the music is sweet!

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Ah, nice that you noticed!

It is a one-off piece by Dutch designer Piet-Hein Eek, famous for his use of scrap wood. We see it as a piece of art that you can use, as a good example of the Dutch Design movement.

Think of it as the bench of a picknick table. The matching table was absolutely huge. The designer never got round to making the second bench, or it was intended to have seats on the other side. Table and this bench were sold off seperately via an art gallery and it has been in our household for 15 years.

Everyone loves it it’s thickly coated in epoxy which gives a nice tactile feel. We move it around from time to time inventing new uses for it, now used to browse through the books and LP records in the Expedit.

ps: This discussion is surely allowed here as I use the furniture to cue my vinyl :grinning:

Maurice

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It’s a really nice clean system you have there.

Enjoy it, I totally agree with the replies you received from @StuW and @Sloop_John_B already.

Maurice

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No Naim is humble. Enjoy what you have. It’s great stuff.

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Allow me…

@1

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My wife and I were just wondering this evening what the sytem might sound like mounted from the ceiling. I’ll let her know someone has paved the way. :rofl:

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How do the 3010 monoblocks sound in your rig ? And the Belles ?

Gracias!

The Expo monos are the best match for the GX300s, system, and room. Still warming up (broken in already, as they’re used), and already sound/play music better than any of the other amps I’ve tried over the past few months. I’m delighted.

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Thank you…

What kind of music do you generally listen to ?

And what is the change in sound from the Belles 350 ?

Music - everything from Lassus to Husker Du to Ulrich Schnauss.

Compared to the Belles (and understanding it’s early days) - the Expos have the authority/solidity of the Belles, and also have more drive, and, interestingly (to me, at least), they provide better musical and spatial separation. I’m quite delighted. Power amp - solved!

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Very discerning system, @Musicianandteacher, IMHO.

Enjoy!

Nick

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Lovely system, lovely room, wonderful view

Final 2020 upgrades Radikal added to LP12 with Karsouel bearing

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Sounding great. Getting better with some running in time. Decided to change room layout again. Everyone in the house finally agreed it is the best layout including me as it gives the speakers more room to breathe. I have a better listening position and can maybe position some acoustic panels more effectively in the future. I do however need longer speaker cables so am going to give witch hat phantom a go. It may also allow for larger floorstanders. Will however need to remove the fireplace, decorate and new sofas!!!

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Super thank you.

It has what could be classed as system synergy between the Rega P8 and the Naim XS2. The Marantz CD player is also great quality and an overly bright player for my system either, which is good.

Plenty of upgrade route too for me next starting with a Rega Aria phono stage and in the future maybe a good streamer or DAC.

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