Is that a Rega TT? The plinth looks even less deep than I ever remember seeing.
Many thanks Jon, I have replied more comprehensively to HH.
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Many thanks QS, you can read my more comprehensive reply to HH.
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Many thanks Simon, as you will see above, I have written a fairly comprehensive reply to Nigel (HH).
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Many thanks Mark.
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It looks amazing Derek and you are most welcome, but I’m just telling it like I see it😉
If I were ever to upgrade my system it would be along the same lines as yours.
That 500 setup must sound amazing.
Good for you mate👍🏼
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Thanks for taking the time to reply. The only reason I mentioned it is because I once had a CDS3/555, 552 and 300 system, with a NAT05 tuner, and it was arranged in a tall Fraim tower with a base and six levels. I was advised to split it by another Forum member - I was very happy to receive that advice because I knew the member was trying to help me get the best from my system, which to me is one of the great strengths of the forum - and it made a massive difference, at least as good as spending £5,000 on another black box. It made cable dressing easier and because it was lower it was far more discreet in the room.
I was simply passing on the advice I received in case you were interested and wanted to enjoy that same improvement.
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That last sentence is really unnecessary. What I have now is through choice and I’m disappointed that you chose to be nasty, rather than simply not responding to my post, which was not directed at you. The member to whom it was addressed is clearly not upset in the slightest, and does not need others fighting a battle that doesn’t exist. The forum is surely all about supporting each other to get the best they can from their system and I’d hope that constructive criticism would be welcomed. If all people want to say it ‘ooh, that’s lovely’, ‘congratulations’ or ‘I wish I had that’ the forum would be a pretty sorry place.
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Shame they don’t make them anymore because I would get a pair. This speaker quest has dropped to zero because no time and interest is also waning. May stay with my “chrome bumper” wharfedales
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I responded to your post because I’d had enough of your negative comments to myself and others on the forum - if advice is asked for by all means comment - if not - shut up - you don’t know everything!
The guy has a brilliant looking system and I’m sure it sounds equally as good. He is justifiably proud of it and merely wanted to let us all see it. There was no need to try and find fault which is exactly what you did.
Furthermore the reason that the IsoAcoustics Orea’s maybe didn’t like your Nova was something to do with the companies name. They are designed to isolate things - one item from another! As you only have ONE item how would you isolate it from itself?
In finishing my little rant - or whatever you deem this to be - I would like to point out that most of us here put out advice on the basis of: this is what we think or believe to be right - and not as you seem to: because you KNOW you are right!
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Perhaps you should re-read what you’ve written and consider whether it’s really sensible. You may think the system looks great, I happen not to. It’s entirely subjective. It’s not a fascist state and I’d like to think I can post as I see fit without people shouting ‘I’ve had enough’. It’s ridiculous.
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No but like it or not he is very knowledgeable Simon and more experience with Naim than most on here
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I have managed to get alot of advice and guidance on my system from @HungryHalibut, @Igel and @Graeme and many others.
Sometimes comments maybe not be want I want to hear but they are honest.
Splitting the racks into three Fraims for me was a bold and uncompromising decision. The layout of the components works so well.
We were debating about a wallshelf for the turntable but I have decided to try to reinforce the floor as a next decision.
Splitting racks into two or three stacks should work very well with a big system.
Obviously it’s up to each indivudual on here what they do. The guys mentioned above are extremely knowledgable and offer advice, which at times can be very direct.
Personally I find a direct no nonsense approach to be genuine rather than just saying it looks great when maybe it could be done better.
If you’re dedicated the system will be uncompromised. You will do everything you can to get things spot on.
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Those Confidence 30 look fantastic! I don’t think I’ve ever seen them in that finish. I’ll bet they shine with the 500. I have the previous generation C2 Platinum with a 300DR + a pair of REL S/510. That’s one aspect of my system I have no desire to change (unless I add another pair of S/510).
Oops - rega TT? Is it possible that you are replying to another post?
I think that’s perhaps a fundamental misunderstanding. Isolation is still a factor, even with just a single component. isoAcoustics devices are used to isolate things from their environment. Speakers from floors, turntables from stands on floors, components from their shelves, and so on.
It’s perfectly reasonable to expect a set of Orea might improve an Atom, but it’s not a given it will work for any setup. That he didn’t like Orea under an Atom doesn’t mean he used them inappropriately. It just means they didn’t happen to work well for his setup.
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Nice textile Max! It adds warmth to the listening experience.
Ira
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He’s a big fish on here.
I’ll get my coat…
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I’m sorry but I am quite happy with the comments I have made.
I am not disputing the fact that you probably know more about certain things to do with Naim and other makes of equipment through your experience, but I will repeat when advice is not asked for - as it wasn’t here - then please don’t give it especially in such a manner as you did. By all means make a suggestion, such as “Have you ever thought about trying A, B, or C?” rather than …
Also if you had taken the time to read @DerekC 's back story you may realise why I thought you were rather blunt!
@Dan_M I have asked for, and received advice from many on here, possibly from yourself included and I am grateful for that advice but I still feel it is best done in a pleasant way. Your use of the word “Should” rather than HH’s “Would” is a case in point.
Finally to paraphrase your comment HH - you may think your system looks great, I happen not to! As you say its subjective!
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This forum gives some amazing advice. You don’t have to accept it. And advice is differing. Doesn’t that make it interesting?
This hobby of ours is involved and all that wealth of knowledge can be harnessed to develop your system into something from being good to amazing.
Make use of the advice here and try not to take criticism too personally. If I had taken all the comments personally I wouldn’t be on the forum. Different people communicate differently. Some are very direct, others very compliant. People on here generally mean well.
We get the odd flare up but the flames soon die down.
Let’s all try to be understanding and show each other some love and respect!
Thank you,
Dan
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