Hi @GeoffC i know that 332/350 is definitely the best one but how did it work the 332/250? I m considering it the entry level for the 332, someone considered it disappointing I think that it will be limited by the 250 which is an amazing amp if you don’t consider the 350 but I appreciate your impressions.
Thanks a lot
Hope they work for you like they do on my 805s.
Several albums in now, and I’m impressed.
1 Like
As previously suggested, if members wish to discuss other things such as spikes etc… probably best start a new thread rather than divert this existing one which is about the Naim New Classic range. Thanks.
3 Likes
Sorry Richard and NC participants…
You’re dead right of course.
4 Likes
Hi @piebia
I was very happy using the NAC 332 with my NAP 250 DR - a much better preamplifier than I had previously (Supernait2 + HiCapDR) - loads more information and soundstage. Limited is not a description I would use for the combination.
The 332 is end game for me, and with the built-in power supply it did an excellent job with the Classic 250DR (for about 4 months). Yes, it’s better with the either the NPX 300 and / or the New Classic 250 power amp (I did the demo) but those can be added later if desired.
5 Likes
With the 250nc were you really far from the 350?
Hi @piebia
You need to do the demonstration yourself to judge the difference, and decide.
For me, it was very clear that the extra power of the 350’s got the best out of the source, preamplifier and loudspeakers - even without the additional power supply for the 332.
My other consideration was what the total spend would eventually be if adding one box at a time. A NPX 300 power supply and a New Classic 250 amplifier were both £5,700 = £11,400. With a pair of 350’s at £12,000, therefore hundreds more, not thousands, in the longterm they were also the better financial option.
3 Likes
That was exactly my logic…having auditioned both NC 200 & 300 I wouldn’t have done the 222 without the NPX so went for the 350s. Problem was I then also went for 333 & 332 instead of the 222 so an expensive day out 
but really happy with the outcome
5 Likes
I went down a similar route to Geoff and jbuck although I have ended up with 332/333/350 system with one NPX300. You do really need to have a listen to the various combinations because the addition of the NP300 or the 350s each produce an improvement but, in my opinion, the character of that improvement is different and you may prefer one over another. It is possible that my final decision was dependent on the particular speakers that I own and like.
3 Likes
And your speakers are? I don’t see them in your profile.
ATC SCM40 passives. Thanks for the reminder to fill out my profile.
1 Like
Lovely system, but out of reach for me unfortunately! I bet it sounds amazing 
.
1 Like
I understand @philiprst but together with financials I have a big constraint in box count this is why I was thinking about 332/250. It seems that someone was not convinced about this combination and I was trying to understand what is the impression of whom auditioned it. To be more clear I m sure that the 350 is a better amp but I want to understand if with the 250 it is already a good system
I @GeoffC this is mainly my previous answer
1 Like
Did the ATC 40 Fixited the sound quality upgrade vs the Avalon Avatar ?
Have you got the NPX300 power supply on the 333 or 332?
1 Like
Thanks for the question. My Avatars were over 20 years old and I believe they may have been among the first that Avalon made. I paid less than $2500 for a brand new pair. They needed repair after such long term use and that was a very expensive proposition. I am not sure they were a particularly good match for Naim electronics. They did have fantastic imaging and detail and were really good for small scale jazz and classical. For larger scale works and rock music they didn’t work as well for me. For my musical taste (which is pretty diverse) I felt that the ATCs were a better option and cost a lot less than what the Avalons are selling for today.
2 Likes
I auditioned the 250 with 333/332 and couldn’t work out why I wasn’t impressed - in fact I was very disappointed. I then listened to 333/332/350s and it became immediately apparent. The 350s took total control and were able to focus the sound and make sense of the wealth of information being fed from the 333/332.
My conclusion was that the 250 was overwhelmed by the 333/332 but the 350s were totally capable. In my mind the 350s are the minimum for the 333/332. I bought the 333/332/350s and then added 2 x NPX300 at a later date.
2 Likes
What was the speaker? @Bjm
Or maybe the speakers you were listening to needed the 350s more?
I had a demo of the 333/332/250 and thought it much improved on the 222/300/250, both into Spendor D7.2 speakers. However, I deliberately did NOT listen to the 350s as the 333/332/250 was already too much of a reach for me really!
3 Likes