I’ve heard all the NC gear and it’s a very different sound. Benefits are lower noise floor and extreme clarity, particularly with 300 series. Have heard 222 250 system and 332 300 333 300 2 x 350 system a few times now.
The 300 series is very very good. Very clear and quite brilliant.
I have just done a big series of upgrades on my systems on all fronts and am very happy with it. Had 4 boxes repaired or serviced, purchased ND5XS2 used as streaming transport into NDS as DAC, 52 and new Focal Sopra 2s. 4 powerlines. And now the Karousel on LP12!
I think that’s enough.
Maybe my ideal system would be (all used):
Linn Klimax LP12 level
552 DR
500 DR
ND555
555DR PS
If I did that would move CDS2 and XPS2 to another system.
If I went 300 series which would be new
Linn LP12 Klimax
332
300
333
300
2 x350s
I think you can get better deals on 500 series based system now than the 200 or 300 series which would have to be mainly purchased new. I don’t think there would be much in it with above two systems.
I would also consider going DR and change out my 135s for 300DR or 500DR and change Supercap 2 for Supercap DR.
Upgrades are limitless if you are prepared to spend the money.
But, will it make you happy? Or do you end up chasing a dream? When is enough just that? Or what I have found is it always makes me happy
I am taking a day off after a scan and dropping LP12 of at Audio T. Enjoying listening to ND5XS2/NDS/555PS through NAS. Sounding epic.
My dark side on upgrades is lowering the noise hence interest in DR and the 300 series.
I think with what I have maybe this would do for starters IF I went down 300 series route:
Already have:
Current LP12
ND5XS2
NDS
555PS
To buy:
332
300
2x 350s
Then sell:
52
Supercap 2
2 x 135s
CDS2
XPS2
Then change out ND5XS2, NDS and 555PS in time. Note these are just thoughts. The kit is so expensive right now. Prices will come down in time and in 5 years time will be more available at reasonable prices. And of course the new 500 NC will be out then. Nice to dream about things!
What components were you thinking of NC?