I’m actually going to hear a Solstice today too, which should be a real treat 
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Strange that, a short while ago I’m sure they’d have said it was a fabulous sound.
Funny how once a new ‘upgrade’ comes out, the previous stuff was not quite right! 
They’ve got to sell stuff I suppose or they’re out of a job, emperors new clothes and all that!
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True, regarding the ‘Sales’ point, but there are so many more adjectives that could have been used to highlight the positives.
Something like…
“The New Classic sound is somewhat more refined than the previous ‘Classic’ range, as it benefits from some of the technology developed for the ‘Statement’ range.”
With this version you are highlighting the new features and hinting at the sound change without insulting the products that your customer may already have and be very happy with… IMHO 
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Hope you enjoy it. Looking forward to playing “Buzzword bingo” while reading your report 
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Challenge accepted…
I intend to have a short session listening to my 202/200 system just before I leave in the hope that I can make some reasonable comparisons 
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I’d run a mile from that dealer. He’s been happily taking your money for mushy, muddy systems without telling anyone for years.
Perhaps he meant that the new kit releases the sound with a clarity that wasn’t previously available at this price point?
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The home demo is key……dealer events are fun, but your own home environment and music will tell you what you want, have fun.
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Bleached …
EAR are not ‘valvey’, or fruity as Kevin would probably put it. TdeP said he would get the same sound from SS or valves. I loved the amps, saw off my 32.5/Hicap/250 with ease.
That said, with the SBL the EAR534 MATCHED the old CB250. Synergy and all that.
I just wanted to let you know about my experiences.
WRT the SL2:
The SBLs are the best speakers I have used in my small Victorian semi, period. I HAVE had speakers that have worked as well, but they were not room boundary speakers; this is why my wife likes the SBLs!
My aim is to keep the SBLs until I shuffle off this mortal coil. Although I do look at SL2s from time to time.
Hope the retirement plans work out.
M
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Oh, definitely.
I must admit I am really looking forward to it. I believe Tony will be running a pair of active ATCSCM40’s today at some point and they are coming to me on the 16th too. NSC222 with Active 40’s would replace my entire current Amplification and Speaker rig 
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That would be interesting, never heard the active ATC,s.
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I’m a bit rubbish at describing how something sounds so I’m afraid it’s the best I can do.
I’m sure the Trimley team will welcome you with open arms Gazza 
Best Peter
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Just don’t use “generally muddy”…
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I would only really use that to describe the track and fields here at the moment. I need to get on and clear a big beech and an oak that were felled by the snow around Christmas time but the steep wet clay tracks leading to the main field and plantations are impossible at the moment for even the 4x4 with chunky off-road tyres. Frustrating!
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When the classic stuff replaced olive my dealer said that that the classic kit sounded ‘a bit more grown up’. And do you know what, that’s exactly how I’d describe the difference between 135’s/52 vs. 500/552.
Both very good at what they do but the olive system definitely has an ‘adolescent’ rebellious type sound compared to the more ‘steady’ liquid realism of the classic stuff - like a ‘coming of age’ type sound that Naim has moved towards.
I just think the new classic is the next step on that road.
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Me too! I guess I’ll just have to seek out a statement system!
I’ll be fascinated to hear how it goes. Please do report back.
A few years ago, I fell in love with active ATCs and at first imagined running them with my then 272/XPSDR. In the end, a few auditions saw me heading off in a different direction. However, judging by some of the comments on this thread, had the NSC222/NPX300 been available at the time, I think there’s a good chance I’d have jumped that way.
Roger
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Naim… it ages alongside its audience!
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If used often enough, will the word/phrase “Statement like” qualify as Onomatopoeia?
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Hi Richard,
Very tongue in cheek but I find it difficult to see how a 4x4 can’t get up a muddy lane. I have driven Land Rovers in some pretty bad conditions (including along test areas used for military tank testing) and found that they can get there in the end. Right gear, right speed, 4wd, diff lock etc. There used to be off-road driving courses, one of those may get you on the right track (sorry for pun) and hence up to those trees/plantation.
Anyway back to thread and apologies for diversion.
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