Mines hidden away - I’ve never had issue with ripping apart with a remastered CD Neil Young “After the Goldrush” CD , just would not accept it . A 40th anniversary remaster just came out and ripped in one go
Sound is just as good as CD, in fact sometimes better !!! I use mine with a DAC and CB Nait 2 and nSAT speakers - great little system
Well I was going to use the nDAC but decided to keep that on the CD5XS and feeding into XPS
So just acquired a Gieseler Audio Kompakt from QLD - mate of mine has one and it’s fantastic - small but beautifully built to a very high standard - Clayton Gieseler is a real enthusiast and has been making DAC’s for quite some time, they get rave reviews - I guess one would call it cottage industry - kompakt great value at $1,200 including registered post for delivery. Beautifully packaged up for delivery - have a look on website - he’s a great guy to chat to
It will be the new “272” that will set the cats amongst the pigeon with the size and styling of a Nova with no upgrade path for additional power supplies. I’ve said it before, but the fact the 272 was discontinued was a clear signal of going down a more simplified hi-end lifestyle product. Probably matched with a Focal active speaker.
I’m not so sure, if they turned the 272 into a uniti type product there wouldn’t be a matching power amp. I wouldn’t upgrade if they did that, I spent a fortune moving from the odd boxes (CB/Olive/current) I had all 3 in my system a few years ago. I think they’ll keep the lifestyle stuff as it is. I’d say there’s a greater chance it won’t be replaced.
Do think they could let us know if it’s being replaced (regardless of style) or not.
Having looked at the changes in distribution and dealers in NZ, it’s looking very much like a case of: if you want classic range stuff new, get it within the next few months, otherwise second hand is going to be the only good option going forward with Naim.