Naim at John Lewis.

[chebby]

A Naim at John Lewis.

(I think it's a first for them.)

The reviews ...

here and here.

 

[chebby]

And another review here.

 

[andyrich_2000]

Considering procuring this tbh

 

[steve_1979]

It looks really nice IMO.

 

[Andy Clough]

A Naim at John Lewis.

Yes. it's a big departure for them, the Mu-so will also be sold through Apple Stores.

 

[drummerman]

That's it. I will go and listen to that thing

regards

 

[andyrich_2000]

My problem with this where to put if it I haven't got a hifi rack?

 

[andyrich_2000]

What would be better for streaming audio from an iPad. This thing or a nad d 3020 with dali zensor 3?

 

[chebby]

What would be better for streaming audio from an iPad. This thing or a nad d 3020 with dali zensor 3?

In theory, both should be equal to the task as they both have AirPlay. In practice I doubt anyone has compared them directly yet.

 

[andyrich_2000]

Thanks chebster

 

[drummerman]

... and it would look good with my SL-7 ... SL-6 ...

regards

 

[Native_bon]

I had a listen just yesterday at John Lewis. For the size its very impressive. Even with the noise in the shop you still got a high volume from the Muso. Not the best place to have a serious listen, but it played everything with attention grabbing presence with no sharpness to the sound. From just 5mins of demo they was a crowd round the Muso. Quite impressive.

 

[andyrich_2000]

Where would one put it if one didn't have a Hifi rack?

 

[Deleted member 108165]

Apparently the bass port is downward firing. What on earth would you mount it on? Maybe a shelf with a hole in it

 

[Al ears]

Apparently the bass port is downward firing. What on earth would you mount it on? Maybe a shelf with a hole in it

Why would you need a hole in your shelf ...... bass port is downward firing for a reason *biggrin*

I may attempt an audition as I do have a John Lewis nearby (unlike a Naim Stockist hifi shop).

 

[nopiano]

So when will it begin to be discounted? In the January sales, maybe?

Seems odd that John Lewis seem to get priority over Naim dealers, but I guess it is a lifestyle product. I wonder if Julian is turning in his grave, or looking down in wonderment.

 

[super]

I got mine from John Lewis on line, very quick delivery and very pleased with the mu-so.

 

[andyjm]

There is a mu-so on display at Peter Jones (part of John Lewis) in Sloane Square. It is alongside the Sonos range and a bunch of other wireless speakers / streamers. Not an ideal audition space, but the salesman knew his products, and was able to demostrate the various systems. The mu-so looked as if it was built like a tank, and sounded the best of the systems on display (within the limitations of the acoustics of a department store's hifi and TV department). Didn't check the pricing, but if you are in the market for an all in one, well worth a look.

On the strength of the demos, I bought a Sonos Play:1 to try. I have to say I am impressed. I will report in another post.

 

[matt49]

The mu-so is also being sold at Richer Sounds.

 

[manicm]

Spoiler alert - this hasn't been mentioned here on WHF online I don't see - but Naim (modestly as always) flies the flag for this not-so-little upstart as having won WHF Product Of The Year 2014. Congrats, and apologies to WHF if they were saving this tidbit for later.

 

[The_Lhc]

Spoiler alert - this hasn't been mentioned here on WHF online I don't see - but Naim (modestly as always) flies the flag for this not-so-little upstart as having won WHF Product Of The Year 2014. Congrats, and apologies to WHF if they were saving this tidbit for later.

Is this what you mean: http://www.whathifi.com/awards/2014/wireless-speakers ?

Do they do an overall Product of the Year?

 

[manicm]

Spoiler alert - this hasn't been mentioned here on WHF online I don't see - but Naim (modestly as always) flies the flag for this not-so-little upstart as having won WHF Product Of The Year 2014. Congrats, and apologies to WHF if they were saving this tidbit for later.

Is this what you mean: http://www.whathifi.com/awards/2014/wireless-speakers ?

Do they do an overall Product of the Year?

Yes, WHF have always had an overall product of the year.

 

[tinkywinkydipsylalapo]

Yes, WHF have always had an overall product of the year.

I know they use to, but they haven't done that for some years AFAIK, and there doesn't seem to be one this year: instead, there are mutliple products of the year, one in each awards category. That's what the Naim is: Product of the Year in the Wireless Speakers category.

Unless I've misunderstood completely, that is.

 

[manicm]

Yes, WHF have always had an overall product of the year.

I know they use to, but they haven't done that for some years AFAIK, and there doesn't seem to be one this year: instead, there are mutliple products of the year, one in each awards category. That's what the Naim is: Product of the Year in the Wireless Speakers category.

Unless I've misunderstood completely, that is.

Sorry, apologies yes, LHC, no overall product of the year award. I think they used to before, didn't the KEF LS50 win it a few years ago? Edit: actually the Rotel RA-10 won Product Of The Year 2012

 

[nopiano]

The mu-so is also being sold at Richer Sounds.

You beat me to it. I just had their email too. Wonders will never cease!

They will be selling Linn Sondeks soon (not!).