Where do I go from here?

[Al ears]

I'm having a brain freeze. Do you own a Naim or is it just a consideration?

Indeed, cannot see anywhere the OP stating they own one....

 

[twinkletoes]

OK, you've got my attention! 😉

Forgive my ignorance on the cable side of things but I can see the ones on 'designacable' that would be for my Meridian CD player to connect to the Naim NAIT 50 but I don't know about the XLR from the Bluesound to the 5-pin DIN in the amp. Am I missing something?

Many thanks

I will throw this into the mix IF you’re looking at the blu sound icon. You could just buy some active speakers like the ae1’s and have a very tidy system.

Again just throwing it out there as an option.

It would work out cheaper than the naim blusound combo and would sound fantastic . Admittedly the naim amp is very very good . But it’s an option open to you.

 

[twinkletoes]

Indeed, cannot see anywhere the OP stating they own one....

No the OP doesn’t they are asking for amp/intergrated streamer options, I suggested a “dumb” amp and streamer combo and @The_Lecht_Rocks suggested the naim nait 50 as an option, which the OP seem keen on

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

The active speaker option ideal, but the MM stage on the N50 cannot be ignored if OP is using vinyl as a source.
Not sure how active speakers deal with phono inputs other than an interposing MM MC stage?

 

[twinkletoes]

The active speaker option ideal, but the MM stage on the N50 cannot be ignored if OP is using vinyl as a source.
Not sure how active speakers deal with phono inputs other than an interposing MM MC stage?

Oh yeah I get that I currently use it myself.
The icon excepts an anologue input so if the op has phono stage it can be connected. Though I see no mention of vinyl in the original post.

 

[Al ears]

Oh yeah I get that I currently use it myself.
The icon excepts an anologue input so if the op has phono stage it can be connected. Though I see no mention of vinyl in the original post.

There's no mention of vinyl playback anywhere as far as I can see.

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

My mistake, but definitely a benefit and of such quality to add more value to the wee N50

 

[plastic penguin]

Indeed, cannot see anywhere the OP stating they own one....

In that case it's best to demo a Naim first, then the dealer will recommend the best cables to match the amp. Plus, Naim IME need a good, long demo. They impress on a short demo but long term you need the right speakers, otherwise they can be fatiguing.

Stick with brands you're familiar with.

 

[LindaLooUK]

Hi plastic penguin, it's just a consideration. Do you have any other suggestions perhaps?

 

[skinnypuppy71]

I've had a Naim nait xs and Superuniti and neither were anywhere near fatiguing...It's a trait that was well known from many years ago and isn't really a problem in their more modern products.
I agree with PP though, in that a dem is the best way to go about getting new kit...or even x demo stuff is a good option too.

 

[skinnypuppy71]

I think if you are looking for a "dumb amp". I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Exposure amplifiers...there's a really nice 2510 on that well known auction site.....add a half decent streamer "Bluesound Icon" other products are available..lol....and I reckon that'll be a kick-ass system....I had a 3510 s2..it developed a problem outside of the warranty...they just said..send it to us and they fixed it and serviced it free of charge...I will own another Exposure amplifier at some point.....just because they deserve it...and they sound bloody good.

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

Exposure nice.
New Brio mk7 nice too but couldn’t match the N50 dynamics.

 

[Jasonovich]

Exposure nice.
New Brio mk7 nice too but couldn’t match the N50 dynamics.

Don't discard the Atoll IN100!!😊

From British guy

View: https://youtu.be/_ya4zYWBkPI?si=gqv_VpRQ-Gnoer4m


And from my favourite Roumanian guy.

View: https://youtu.be/ySTPK4Cm3Xg?si=DhDF3h5Y9YbXKqGy

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

Now that’s a bargain !