A bit impatient that a naim focal branded shop where I live doesn’t have a demo of the 222
Only 250nc and the npx300
Not really a way to open a focal branded shop ?
A bit impatient that a naim focal branded shop where I live doesn’t have a demo of the 222
Only 250nc and the npx300
Not really a way to open a focal branded shop ?
The New Classic NAP 250 is superior but not at the blow it out of the window or blow it out of the water and or at a night and day difference level better than the NAP 300 DR.
G- careful what you wish for
The modern-day Classic range kit (pre latest stuff) has a different sound signature (greater mid-range emphasis to my ears) than the Olive kit.
Welcome to the forum, great to hear you and your wife enjoyed the Atom HE and NC 250.
…yes, that Atom knob, it’s an optically encoded precision ball bearing raced knob, filled with damping grease to give it a smooth feel. All fly by wire digitally controlled analogue volume.
That’s interesting - my Atom made a return visit to Salisbury because the volume knob felt “dry” and “gritty”, given what you say about the damping grease the problem I had sounds rather odd in that context. Came back all lovely again - don’t know what the issue was.
Nice to read you Steve here.
It reminds me our conversations in Moscow in 2017, still the 272 time.
So much has changed since… we live in another world today, but our Naim passion is here with us. Uniting us.
Serge
I have it set to off during playback. Mine is in a cupboard so no need for the display.
Steve I really want to thank you for the continuous and precious contribution to this thread. An enormous added value to the already fantastic @Richard.Dane job. I really thank you both……I already wrote you that right now I didn’t auditioned the nc line but I m sure that everything made by the man behind the Superline will be top notch!!!
Which Olympicas may I ask (ii or iii)?
Not that the upgrade bug is biting here or anything
Thanks Musicraft
The comment was made around pricing here in Australia
Even with the heavy discount currently on the 300DR it is still cheaper than the new classic NAP250
Haha i love those sort of comments, it makes it all feel worthwhile, a bit like the ‘trouser flapping bass’ comment that’s often thrown out around these parts when describing certain speakers. Good day to you sir.
[saving up for a New Classic 250]
Can’t take it all too seriously Stephen
Need a laugh now and then
Wait for the new 300 series pre and power. You know it makes sense
Olympica Nova iii. First time in many years I have listened to SF and first time on the end of Naim. Very positive experience! Great speakers.
Would be really interesting to compare NewClassic 250 with NAP500 non DR….
Sorry, I’m rather out of the loop, is there to be a new 300 series pre and power amp?
(Not that I’m looking to change.)
That is a beast of an amp - in the nicest possible way!
Yes, Naim have said that the new NPX300 power supply will power the yet to be launched new streamers and pre-amps and that the original full classic range is being replaced… The classic pre-amps, power supplies and the NAP250 and 300 have all been discontinued, so it’s clear the new gear isn’t far from being launched.