The Naim New Classic range - Part 1

I am quite liking having reduced the number of boxes with the S1 and passive 500dr…

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I look forward to simplifying my system to such a minimalist set. :grin:

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Yes, I suspect that 500DR vs three NC250s would be a case of different presentation as opposed to better or worse. Personally I like the active sound having lived with that on and off for many years. But that’s my opinion obviously. I wouldn’t consider upgrading to three 300DRs for the same reason. 6 more burndies and another 3 boxes would be too much. But if the NC250 is a significant upgrade on the 250DR then it would be a straight swap for me. One to consider when they start to appear on the pre loved market maybe.

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You know where to dump the 500 system @bruss
Just up the road :rofl:

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I am really wondering now that I (will) have the space to finally get a Snaxo plus Supercap plus another 300 and go active with the SL2. I would love to try this out.

First things first, let’s see how it goes with the existing system first

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I had my SL2s active with 2x300dr. I was a bit negative about having the 808s active x3 250 as it would have felt like a step backward from 2x300. But no space for 3x300…

The reviews of the 250 generally and 808s with 3x250-03 has piqued my interest. If the 250-03 had been out when I got my 808s I would have been inclined to at least consider them. But they weren’t, so…

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But they are now :wink:

Get thee behind him!

I know he wants to get rid of a 300 non DR :wink:

P/x already sorted against 250-03 for the study system :blush:

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But that means change (I am not excited about change for the sake of it) and it would be abusing my wife’s tolerance to change the 500 for 3x250 less than a year after getting the S1!

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I was only kidding and will be a while yet until I get my new man cave sorted out. I picked the wrong time of the year for interior work to be done. Then we see how my classic non DR system works and like you I don’t want to test my wife’s tolerance although I’ve been pretty good since 2005 after all my upgrades.

And…… of course and……. back on topic let’s see what Munich unveils regarding the new classic 300 streamer, preamp and power amps

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Me neither, although it has been used in this thread. Careful set up and fully run-in demonstrates the new classic’s level of performance.

just plugged in. it is a touch bright but i think that is the clarity. it is stunning , orig 250 going upstairs with the 272 as second system.

Even if they take the full loan it’s not enough. Either the family helps or they take a part time job.

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It’s a completely different amp. It’s a bit overwhelming at first since it reveals so much more information insight.

It will smooth out and settle the next few days.

As it de-stresses it will get even better. I have had mine a little over 3 months and it’s awesome.

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great to know, all music is coming back.

what a box of tricks, with a 252.

Plastic Head TV to test.

tough on day one but jumping around the living room…