@Richard.Dane i was hoping that someone may answer my question, hope you can help.
@110dB could you please clarify where in the Naim power supply heirachy the new power supply fits compared to the XPS DR and the 555 Ps for the NDX2. Thanks.
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This is a big step forward for guys like me who are tired of accumulating a stack of boxes to eek out a little improvement in SQ. I expected the pricing to be higher but they donāt seem too bad.
The retail cost of 272/555/250DR is similar to the 222/300/250 and the latter should have better SQ and is likely better than the higher range separates. I also like the simplification of inputs. Most folks are done with vinyl/CD/etc and donāt need all these inputs. This is win for folks who want great SQ without the headaches of stacks of boxes.
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ā¦stone the heretic 
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I think the design is very successful, I like it. However, I miss a HDMI input and a MC preamplifier (as well as one or better two tape outputs, but I know that those days are over).
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My guess and itās just a guess is that the refreshed 300 series will be separates
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Quite. And he hasnāt even mentioned FM radio!
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I wonder what the story is behind not including HDMI. My 272 doesnāt have it so itās not like Iāll miss it. I also wonder if weāll see a higher range NSC this year? Thatās worth waiting for imo.
Forgot about that one, another waste of space. 
You could always try mounting it vertically, if a cup holder is essentialā¦ 
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Statement is so old hat. Pass anything you are dissatisfied with on to me. Iāll even collect it to save you the trouble.
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I had one and got rid of it oddly enough, no appeal to go down that route, especially now.
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I havenāt compared them as I only had a brief listen to the new PS when I was last down at the factory back in September last year. I would guess the answer may depend somewhat on what itās powering although from what I gather itās probably safe to say itās definitely superior to the XPS DR, but beyond that I couldnāt really say.
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My idea is to leverage on the new 250 and I think that it is supposed to be driven with balanced connection. The only question mark is: will naim develop new line preamps or the only offer will be a pre/streamer?
I very much doubt that the only offering will be a streamer/pre-amp.
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See, I knew youād be an āAll heartā type of guy Best Peter
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More a case of when than if, although given how long this wait was we may be chatting about it a while 
Perhaps the 300 is staying because itās a popular match with the 552?
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People suggesting these new products are aimed at new entrants - but even new entrants will have to think maybe more than twice at buying a ānewā 250 vs a half price used/ex dem 300DR, when (and I suspect I am on fairly solid ground in saying this) itās clear that the 300dr beats it.
The 222 is a different case as it will clearly wipe the floor with a 272.
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Just change the logos to white when they come out 
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