Paul,
I'm not sure if my comments will be helpful/relevant or not as I've not heard the components in your system.
My system currently is a Densen cd player, Naim 92/90 pre/power amp and Mission 752 speakers. I always felt the cd player could shine beyond my current amp and speakers. After listening to the Talisman 2s recently (and I think you're right in that they've loads of potential) I purchased a pair of Crusader 2s (blind) which will arrive in a few days. After much research online (other forums primarily) I came across a lot of good comments from ex-Naim owners for NVA amps - mainly comments such as them maintaining the rhythm but being more open/natural/spacious and all those other popular hifi forum words!
They're sold online (ebay) and have a 14 day return for refund offer, so no risk (bar return postage cost and hassle). I've ordered a set of these amps to try with the Densen and new speakers and am hopeful I'll be impressed. I haven't yet sold the Naims so will be able to do a side by side comparison (altho my pre/power probably has an 'earlier' Naim sound than your Nait 5).
Cheers,
Rob
Edit: Saw your other post - NVA (it's a one-man show - Richard Dunn) also make speaker cable (only seen positive comments) and ICs (seen mixed comments). I've order both (not sure if they're also sale or return).
I'm not sure if my comments will be helpful/relevant or not as I've not heard the components in your system.
My system currently is a Densen cd player, Naim 92/90 pre/power amp and Mission 752 speakers. I always felt the cd player could shine beyond my current amp and speakers. After listening to the Talisman 2s recently (and I think you're right in that they've loads of potential) I purchased a pair of Crusader 2s (blind) which will arrive in a few days. After much research online (other forums primarily) I came across a lot of good comments from ex-Naim owners for NVA amps - mainly comments such as them maintaining the rhythm but being more open/natural/spacious and all those other popular hifi forum words!
They're sold online (ebay) and have a 14 day return for refund offer, so no risk (bar return postage cost and hassle). I've ordered a set of these amps to try with the Densen and new speakers and am hopeful I'll be impressed. I haven't yet sold the Naims so will be able to do a side by side comparison (altho my pre/power probably has an 'earlier' Naim sound than your Nait 5).
Cheers,
Rob
Edit: Saw your other post - NVA (it's a one-man show - Richard Dunn) also make speaker cable (only seen positive comments) and ICs (seen mixed comments). I've order both (not sure if they're also sale or return).
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