I wouldn't mind having a NAP300. :D

I think the most sensible upgrade for my Naim gear would be a NAC282 to replace the 202. After that, a second HiCap to replace the NAPSC or maybe a Supercap to replace the HiCap/NAPSC.

Thanks RaceTripper, great to be here. :)

I just purchased a new Octave V70se to power my C2s. It gets here Wednesday, and I can't wait!

Congrats on the Octave. I'd love to see a photo when you get it. Please let us know how it sounds.

Will do! I got to listen to it paired with C1 sigs and it was phenominal. I can only hope it sounds as good on my C2s.

I heard a system with a Clearaudio Ovation/Talisman v2 + Octave + C2 Mk II and it was just killer.

That very same Ovation/Talisman is now in my system.

Wow!

I am sure you are in for a treat. My C1 sigs are breaking in beautifully.

C-J mf-2250a, BAT VK-220; and now McCormack DNA-225...take your pick!

Time for a power-amp shoot-out! :banana:

I am powering my C1's with Paas Labs X250 amp, and X1 preamp.
Just ran through the entire thread and didn't notice any other Pass amps.
Are there reasons noone else seems to have Dyns. powered with Pass?

I used a Pass Labs X250.5 for about a week with my C2s. I didn't notice enough of an improvement in sound to justify the cost of the amp so I sold it. I was using an audio refinment multi 2 before and after the pass. Did some ab'ing, and the things I thought I was noticing with the pass, when I listened for them with the audio refinement I heard as well. Cool looking amp though and built like a tank!