The Naim New Classic range - Part 1

Hi-Fi Corner
2577

…so let’s wait :star_struck:

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2578

I have successfully ordered an HiCap DR today with an additional cable for the Supernait 3. At the moment I could not order the XPS DR for the NDX I really hope the still give the option to buy one during this year.

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2579

I agree, looking mighty fine on that Fraim.

2580

I m lost in this long thread and probably I m asking something already asked: what are your impressions about 250 especially compared to the old one?

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2581

Yes, very restricted :slight_smile:

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2582

Will the superline , with a z - plug cryo resister powered by a supercap be better than the NVC TT?

2583

Only your ears and wallet know the correct answer.

2584

You mean Ebay.

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2585

A work of art I was thinking of putting mine in an enclosed cabinet (When it arrives) but after seeing this maybe I won’t very nice enjoy and keep us informed on the progress Thank you.

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2586

‘Christies’, for Classic ‘Original’ is an antique now I hear.

G

2587

Bonhams have been known to cater for the “Classic” customer.

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2588

Totally agree…the new classic range is very young I suspect the sonic character will shift into a still better plain…review the new classic range in 3 months time…they should be excellent…!!!

2589

Wherever it’s made. :roll_eyes:

2590

Received my nsc222 today. It is installed and now playing with Vera p150/600rs. In february i will hopefully receive my New Classic 250.

Straight out of the box it sounds like a typical Naim. Muscular and with a big smooth midrange. Drive&pace is as good as it gets. I have a feeling that this preamp connects me emotionally with music very easy.
The dac and streamer is obviously on a very high level, even straight from the box.

I had a Supernait 3 with hicap dr last year and i must say that i just loved that sound.
The soundquality from nsc 222 is definitely Naim. There is just more of all the qualities that i loved with sn3 and hicap. Cleaner more evolving more depth in soundstage. Everything is more precise.
This unit will give me years of musical enjoyment that is for sure. Thank you Naim🎶

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2591

Not sure this was covered before; but seeing the Naim DAC is confirmed as not compatible with the NPX300, does that mean NDX Gen 1 is also incompatible?

2592

I don’t think so, as the NDX doesn’t use the PCM1704 DAC, so should be OK.

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2593

Thanks Richard, not that I can afford one yet…and a new streamer when it arrives may be a better bet. Good option though.

2594

I do not have nor did I have a 250. I have ATC SCM40A active speakers :blush: Very easy to mistake new classic 250 with 300.

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2595

One point I have noticed about the 300 :dark_sunglasses:
I have previously owned a XPS DR and 555 DR. Both hummed loudly, when connected to my mains supply and the XPS liked to blow fuses on power up. The hum was so bad, due to my seating position, that I had to invest in a D.C. blocker. It stopped the hum :+1:
However, the 300 has so far not blown any fuses and is as quiet as a mouse :mouse:.
Oh, and it seems to make a nice enhancement to the 222 :blush:

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@NoNaim if you don’t mind me asking which DC blocker did you use? I have a similar problem, cheers Gary