What was the last bit of gear you bought in 2023?

Yes, the sub is connected to the NAP 250 DR. When I first connected it by simply sliding the rings over the Naim speaker wire posts and plugging the posts into the amp, I got a prominent hum. I consulted the Naim/REL dealer who advised me to gently crimp the rings to ensure contact with the posts. After doing that the hum disappeared. Some lingering static was resolved by carefully routing the sub cable across the room, making space between it and electrical and Ethernet cables, and my wireless router. I see on REL forums, a heated debate about whether to connect the sub at the amp or speaker end. I discussed this with my dealer and they assured me they donā€™t have problems connecting at the amp as instructed by REL. I found this to be true in my case.

So, no earthing or distortion issues after careful setup and wire routing. I have a wireless router in the same corner of the room as the sub and have to be careful to maintain distance between the two.

Yes, Iā€™m using the cable that came with the S/510.

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When I had just one REL R-328 I connected at my 250 DR for a while, but when I learned that isnā€™t advised without using the Naim-specific REL Bassline Blue cable, I changed to connecting at both speaker terminals. I had to remove a bit of the sheathing on the standard REL cable to reach both speakers, but that ended up sound better anyway.

Now that I have a pair itā€™s easier and more tidy to connect at the speaker terminals. Now I have a 1.5m pair of regular Bassline Blue cables for that (although the standard REL cable works too).

Is that the 552? Had a search but canā€™t work out which box.

NDS. To much good stuff told about NDS so letā€™s see what it can do with my 555PSDR on it. Will add my NDX2 on it as a streamer only and compare against Audirvana UPnP straight into the NDS :slightly_smiling_face:

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Ooh interesting! When does it land?

In a couple of weeks :+1:

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Be very interesting to hear how it compares with the NDX2 in a straight shoot out with the 555 DR.

Iā€™ll bet itā€™s going to love being fed by your NDX2.

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You naughty boy.

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Yeah an NDX2/NDS/555DR is somewhat indulgent.

Although another 555DR, or two, might be necessary to get the very best from itā€¦

:joy:

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Wonā€™t keep both. One has to eventually leave the building :blush: If just for the streamer in ndx2 one might as well get ND5XS2. Having lived with Lumin U1 mini in the past I also very much enjoy the synergy between that and naim. Many ways to audio nirvana :smile:

Interesting indeed.

Yes, but you have to firstly arrive there, then stop travelling further!

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Found the latest fraim update - I have not fully decided, if I should update :rofl:

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Iā€™ve recently upgraded my XPS DR to a 555 PS DR to power my NDX2, and also swapped out my 250DR for a 300DR. Both been very nice upgrades. The most surprising change was my latest purchase of an ex demo SSD drive Melco N1ZS/2EX which replaces my NAS as the source. The Melco has made a massive difference. So much extra detail through base, mids, and highs, itā€™s been astonishing. I felt it was a little on the bright side for my taste and as an experiment I swapped out the standard mains lead for a spare Power-Line and that has brought balance back to my system. (Who would have thought a power cable could make so much difference). System now sounding outstanding.

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I swapped out my ageing UnitiServe for exactly the same Melco model as you and can only echo the improvements you enthuse about. I was shocked by how much difference a quality server can make, and the UnitiServe was no slouch.

I put a spare PowerLine on the Melco and yes it does make a rather positive difference.

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Funny that thereā€™s a few here who still believe that any NAS can provide the same quality that a proper music server can. They obviously donā€™t know what theyā€™re talking about or have never compared the two. According to every review Iā€™ve ever read it clearly does make a difference.

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Pulled the trigger and bought pre owned CD555PS DRšŸ¤©



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By the way; is it normal that the feetā€™s of 555 ps dr are made of something like glossy metal ?

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Thatā€™s how they look :+1: Enjoy!

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I see in my crystal ball the Nd555 in 2024 :+1::smile:

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