I’m absolutely stunned by the quality of the Nait 50. My 552 has had to go to Naim for repair/service and my dealer has lent me this until it’s return. It is replacing the 552/350s into Shahinian Obelisks using my NDS and LP12 as sources. Of course it doesn’t have the fullness of the main system but it is giving a perfectly acceptable performance with life, definition, depth and width. Really, really, impressed. I could quite happily live with this.
Good to hear. I expect you won’t want to give it back…
He’s already said he won’t let me keep it
there is only the STATEMENT to be better than the NAIT 50 LE
I’m having a similar experience with a SN3 in place of my 552/500. It makes me wonder when I compare prices!
I’ve just noticed. The dial really does go up to eleven.
Brilliant!
What speaker cables you use withe N50LE
Hi there
I tried Nordost red dawn, Chord Rumour x large and Naca05 with N50
Naca is warmer and the PRAT is highlightened.
Nordost is more detailed, bass tighter and highs are a bit pronounced without being ear harsh
Chord RXL is very pleasant with the old school naim sound I mean nait 5i naitxs2 …
as the N50 is actually the new Naim sound signature
Townshend Isolda currently, works perfectly for me but I guess might be a bit forward for somebody.
I’ve had Townshend Isolda for a number of years and in different systems, never thought it could be forward, more that it has a darker presentation / version of transparency that doesn’t have some of the sheen of other cables. I recently tried it again in place of my Kudos KS-1 and reversed it back out preferring the Kudos, but it certainly has many really good attributes to it that I preferred over many other previous cables, excellent bass for one.
For me ‘forward’ is not about tonal balance i.e. dark/bright, it’s something opposite to ‘laid-back’ I would say.
Witch Hat Phantom , goes very well with Naim - if you can get it on eBay
I have Audiomica Excellence cables - 3m pair.
I bought them for my main system (Sugden) but I prefer them with the Nait 50 and Neat Petites. Highly recommended.
Witch Hat Phantom
Chord Epic X. Works well for me and my system and room.
Interesting, I use the term ‘forward’ to define the tonal balance of dominant mid tones. A presentation with slightly suppressed mid tones often feels more laid back.
Ahh, ok, that explains it as it is definitely a cable that conveys dynamics and slam. Could be quite funny to find people that have disagreed on statements that are actually in agreement without realising due to a different reference point on subjective terms.
What a match made in heaven is the Nait 50 and Neat Petites bongoman
An absolute cracker I must say
Thought that was a limited edition for a moment.
Too much wine!