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    Cambridge Audio CXN 100 or Naim NDS XS 2 streamer?

    Hi All I have a Naim Unity Nova and have a Naim Supernait 3 on the way. So I am in the market for a streamer. Previously I had a Cambridge Audio CXN (2) and loved the sound paired a Naim NAIT 5si amp. The SN will power a pair of Focal 936’s so keen to understand from people that know far more...
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    Want to get on the audiphle ladder, unable to audition kit

    Hello Audiophile Friends, I was an avid What Hi-Fi reader in my teenage years and spent many hours salivating over the Temptations pages! Fast forward 20 years and I seem to have caught the bug again... but this time I have a credit card. Due to illness I am unable to leave my flat to visit a...
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    Question What to do for Hifi / Speakers for the Patio

    Hi, We are just building a covered patio space for parties (roof but no windows). I would like to have some music out there. Wondering the best approach? Would be nice to be able to play the same music across all the systems in the house and outside simultaneously; Needs to be properly...
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    Rotel a11 tribute vs naim nap 250, new vs vintage

    Hello everyone, I just bought a rotel a11 tribute and am very happy so far. I have an old unserviced Naim nac72 nap 250 setup and compared to the new crisp rotel, it is a little bit underwhelming. I have bookshelf speakers but plan on buying floorstandings eventually. Would you sell the naim for...
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    Pairing for naim 202

    Hello to you all. I’m really new to audiophile type gear and my main focus has been studio gear and near field monitors, so please be kind. I’m looking to invest in a good hi fi system but find it quite overwhelming. A client of mine is into it and has a Naim 202 that he is willing to give me...
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    Upgrading Bluesound node 2i

    Current set-up is a Node 2i into a Roksan Kandy MkIII into Dali Oberon 5s. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love listening to Apple Music streams on this gear, but I’d love to get even more out of it. I’m thinking of beginning my upgrade journey with a Naim XD5 streamer as a first step; followed...
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    High Output Moving Coil upto £400

    Hi All Can someone please give me some recommendations on a High Output MC cartridge please. Upto £400 I'm currently running an Ortofon 2m Bronze. And want to try a MC cartridge. Set up is as follows. Rega P3 with Origin Live internal and External Rewire and Structural Modification Rega Neo...
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    From fantastic old big stuff to great small streaming stuff (B&W 801 to ??? )

    Hi all, I'm new to the forum and hope to get some insights from you guys on what setup could give me my current happiness in an updated smaller and wireless package. Current setup: B&W 801 S80 Quad 99 / 909 / CDP-2 (dac) Chromecast audio and yes, Spotify. The above setup gives me really...
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    I have a Naim NAP 180 power which I stupidly connected through speaker cables to another amplifier

    plugged two amps into the same speakers... I have a Naim NAP 180 power which I stupidly connected through speaker cables to another amplifier~! my question is what damage am I likely to have done and is it repairable? many thanks
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    Formation v Uniti

    Hi All I'm new to the quality hifi game and still have a lot to learn. I'm contemplating a Naim Uniti (Star, probably) and suitable speakers but now I'm wondering about the B&W Duo instead. I have a relatively small number of CDs but mostly stream via Spotify. My current gear is not worth...
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    Naim Uniti Atom or Nova - how much power to drive Dynaudio Evoke 50's?

    Hello everyone, I'm not new to audio but have mostly been using active nearfield monitors for music production. I'm moving into a new place though and have just bought some Dynaudio Evoke 50's (4 ohm floorstanders, two woofers, one midrange driver, and a tweeter, 87dB sensitivity, max power...