What was the last bit of gear you bought in 2024?

The CDt was so good through my Dave I felt I had to try the CD XR. The CD XR was so good through my Dave I felt I had to get the matching PSU. It’s a dangerous hobby this!

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@Richard.Dane just wanted to check if the cables were correct as I saw only the white band ones, I sent the request to the naim support team and got the reply that these are sample cables and are correct and can be used with the new classic series component.

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That’s great. Thanks for the update.

Even today I saw on YouTube the same blue band cables used in the audio show in UK

Thanks for sharing. That is important for me and good to know, because I am going to improve my Furutech power supply further.

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Thanks for sharing. I had also the Audioquest Cinnamon Ethernet cable for a longer time. To my ears it was better than Chord C-Stream that I also had. Now I use Audioquest Vodka, which I found a clear step compared to the Cinnamon, but with the same sound signature. The Neotech also has a very good reputation here in the forum. But I have no experience with it.

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From my readings on here seems the neet-1008 should be somewhat of a bargain, sounds like its sonically similar to the AQ diamond at a fraction of the cost. I believe the Vodka vs Diamond have a bit different sonic signatures, you might say the Vodka would be like a 282 while the Diamond would be like a 252 from what I’ve read.

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It’s here. Let’s see how it goes (from wall to Puritan PSM156).

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I’m sure it’ll go well … great cables!

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Not so much a hobby, more The Road To Perdition…

Enjoy :blush:

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Sounds very very good with the Ultimate now when system is back on so it will likely stay. Had it burned in by the retailer with special burn in equipment :man_shrugging: It was for free so I thought I’d give it a go.

Puritan Classic vs Ultimate.

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Thought it’d be staying :slightly_smiling_face: I predict more will be on their way into your system!

I need three more at some point :slightly_smiling_face:

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Just switched my Focus 160 to a pair of Focus 220ii. Absolutely love the setup at this point.

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Just gone from years using a 2M Bronze to this. Loved the speed and accuracy of the 2M but I’m in awe at how good the AT is.

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From a friend. I had no idea how good a DAC the V1 is, nor how good an amp the NAP 100 is. nSats are extremely happy, and so am I. Sorry for the SN, but DAC V1/NAP100 is more than a desktop system…

Naim is definitely Treasure Island…

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Agreed… I just wish there was a streamer and CD transport to match… would be such a lovely system.

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I have a TEAC VRDS-9 which, admittedly, doesn’t match the two visually, but I also have an HDX that does… .:slight_smile:

There’s always Cyrus if you want to go that route, nice stuff and similar size…

Yes… I just think Naim missed a trick in not developing that small separates range. I have a DAC-v1 and it’s wonderful when paired with a bluesound streamer and powered speakers.

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