Amp recommendations

[drummerman]

I'd be with you on this one if he upgraded from an Element. The Naim is a good amp but is it enough of an upgrade?

Yes.

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My only experience of this model is with the XS original. I liked it.

 

[Andrewjvt]

Has the op ever considered leema?

Very good synergy

 

[drummerman]

Has the op ever considered leema?

Very good synergy

Once or twice

 

[CnoEvil]

PP, I would throw 2 amps into the mix.

Bel Canto C5i

Ayre AX-7e (ex-dem) - though I fear it is as rare as Rocking Horse dung.

Edit. Very left field suggestion (and a blast from the past): Onix Audio DNA-50. I have never heard one, or even seen a review, but it's from a pedigree company.

 

[Vladimir]

The nudies are pornographic! *shok*

 

[drummerman]

I have a feeling there is really only ONE amplifier in the running ...

 

[Blacksabbath25]

LEEMA ........... LEEMA....... *drinks*

 

[Vladimir]

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[Blacksabbath25]

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which one do you think .... hegel h180 or just go for the welder h360 *dirol* i have my welding glasses on *drinks*

 

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Well I second the naim /pmc combo but think I'd be looking at a used supernait or 200 series pre/power..if I was spending 2k .used of course.....but certainly nothing wrong with the xs or a new xs2.probably the most reliable used brand around....naim can service anything they've ever made..even the first nait can be seen from time to time on eBay...still making good money.

 

[MUSICRAFT]

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which one do you think .... hegel h180 or just go for the welder h360 *dirol* i have my welding glasses on *drinks*

Hi Bs25

Or in between the H80 and the H360 the new Rost

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[CnoEvil]

I actually think Hegel would fit very nicely (with what I know of PP's taste).

 

[plastic penguin]

If I could get hold of a s/hand Accuphase or Luxman.

Might also track down Parasound Halo.

 

[Vladimir]

If I could get hold of a s/hand Accuphase.

22kg beast with free shipping from Japan!

Deliciousness

 

[Timo]

Also seconding the Naim/PMC faction -- it's a magical combination and I love my XS2 and 25.23 combo. My only regret: I didn't go for a Supernait 2, which would drive my PMC with even better. I didn't dare to listen to the SN2, as I was already way over the budget I negotiated with my wife...

Anyway, despite massively overspending, I was granted an upgrade. But there is a big BUT -- I need to start some exercising. Oh dear... Thinking about a rowing machine -- at least I wouldn't need to leave the house. And hello says the Supernait -- or maybe an external DAC for my ND5XS... *biggrin*

 

[plastic penguin]

PP, I would throw 2 amps into the mix.

Bel Canto C5i

Ayre AX-7e (ex-dem) - though I fear it is as rare as Rocking Horse dung.

Edit. Very left field suggestion (and a blast from the past): Onix Audio DNA-50. I have never heard one, or even seen a review, but it's from a pedigree company.

Added to list. *good*

 

[plastic penguin]

Also seconding the Naim/PMC faction -- it's a magical combination and I love my XS2 and 25.23 combo. My only regret: I didn't go for a Supernait 2, which would drive my PMC with even better. I didn't dare to listen to the SN2, as I was already way over the budget I negotiated with my wife...

Anyway, despite massively overspending, I was granted an upgrade. But there is a big BUT -- I need to start some exercising. Oh dear... Thinking about a rowing machine -- at least I wouldn't need to leave the house. And hello says the Supernait -- or maybe an external DAC for my ND5XS... *biggrin*

Like Drummerman I've only heard the version 1 XS. They are in the same ballpark as the Pulse, so whether XS2 is a large step up I don't know until I hear one.

 

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which one do you think .... hegel h180 or just go for the welder h360 *dirol* i have my welding glasses on *drinks*

But didn't PP say nothing Scandinavian? Otherwise I'd have mentioned my recent purchase.

How about:- Rotel RA-1592, Denon PMA-2500NE, Marantz PM-14s1 SE, or Blacksabbath's beautiful Yamaha?

 

[Blacksabbath25]

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which one do you think .... hegel h180 or just go for the welder h360 *dirol* i have my welding glasses on *drinks*

But didn't PP say nothing Scandinavian? Otherwise I'd have mentioned my recent purchase.

How about:- Rotel RA-1592, Denon PMA-2500NE, Marantz PM-14s1 SE, or Blacksabbath's beautiful Yamaha?

he is not interested in the Yamaha it does not float his boat but if you pair my Yamaha with the right speakers it's a neutral sound full stop ! And plays instruments how they should be played . it also so has a very good phono stage for his new TT when he gets it .

but I do understand that he wants something special and a step up from what he has now but it's hard on here to say what's good because he might not like what we think is good So my opinion is only PP knows himself what he wants and sure he will find what he is after in the end .

 

[plastic penguin]

@BS:

No, I didn't say anything about your amp. I said "I've heard older high end Yams and they didn't tug my rug".

And no, any Scandanavian brands I'm not interested in.

 

[Andrewjvt]

@BS:

No, I didn't say anything about your amp. I said "I've heard older high end Yams and they didn't tug my rug".

And no, any Scandanavian brands I'm not interested in.

Have you considered leema?

 

[Macspur]

PP, there's a couple of Accuphase on the bay... E350, over budget by a bit, but worth every penny, not sure if that ones got a phono stage though and E405 for £2200 which does have phono stage.

Another couple of brands to consider... Exposure? or Sonneteer.

Mac

www.realmusicnet.wordpress.com

 

[Macspur]

PP, there's a couple of Accuphase on the bay... E350, over budget by a bit, but worth every penny, not sure if that ones got a phono stage though and E405 for £2200 which does have phono stage.

Another couple of brands to consider... Exposure? or Sonneteer.

Mac

www.realmusicnet.wordpress.com

 

[drummerman]

Why not just be done and get a Tucana?

Keeps the British thing with the PMC too.

It'll drive any future speaker change/upgrade.

You know you want one.

Looks good too.

 

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A couple of naim nac 202's and nap 200's less than 1k each on the bay also supernaits circa £1300....that's what my cash would be going on.