we scored low in the cricket? what does it mean?
Naim announce new kit. People moan.
Naim don’t announce new kit. People moan.
My turntable is with the Nova in the media room with a Rega phono stage, so yes, don’t need to phono stage. I’ll be interested in whether there is a significant difference in sound quality though, or how much of that is marketing spin (somehow I’m thinking it won’t be significant enough to upgrade?).
buy later an xpsdr second hand, and you will be not think of it anymore.
In other BREAKING NEWS, my wife said, that hi-fi rack looks really nice, it would go nice in our lounge with your new system!!
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I’ve never seen them second hand in New Zealand, They are rarer than a French Hens Tooth!
the SN3 has a DR preamp, not the SN2. Am i wrong?
the shipping costs not a lot…ebay world…
Yes, you are wrong. The SN2 has a DR pre-amp. The reports are misleading and confusing as to what amp changes there are. Listening will be the key.
These new products look utterly fantastic and well placed in the marketplace - very few people would need all the non-phono inputs provided these days so adding is a plus without detracting much from other source components - yes if you have an MC turntable there will be different options but most vinyl neophytes will probably have MM cartridges - great move from Naim in my view.
what a schit this stereonet!!
It’s claimed the power amp is improved, which would be of interest. But there are no real details and output is rated the same, but some talk of increase pace. But you wouldn’t say a SN2 lacks pace by any measure.
@Mike_S, personally I would have a word with the dealer. He might offer you a fair up-grade deal. Surely, he should have an interest in establishing a long-term relationship with you. And I think you are rightly miffed!!
I bought a NAIT XS2 about 5 weeks ago and was told by my dealer that a new range was coming soon. Luckily for me, my dealer had a NAIT XS2 with about 1 hours use on it and let me have it for a very good price indeed. I do not intend to go the vinyl route and now the XS3 has been released i’m still very happy with my XS2 as i have made a significant saving and it’s still a big upgrade over my 5Si. I’m sure the XS3 is better but in my case the phono stage would be wasted and it would of cost me an extra £700 for a slightly better power amp stage.
Is there any place for a power supply with the new models?
Will the new models power a Superline as well as a Stageline?
Looking at the rear of the Supernait 3 and XS3 - Yes, you can upgrade both with power supplies. And they both have an AUX2 that can power either a Stageline or a Superline but not both together.
Naim SN3 website Upgrade Path has HiCap DR and NAP 200 DR
“The SUPERNAIT 3 can be upgraded with our external power supplies, power amplifiers and even cabling upgrades to get the best from all sources.”
I didn’t demo it. I just bought it as it was too good to turn down. They had two, one had only been powered up for an hour. I have only just run it in. What’s so funny?