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Dyn and Naim
The only predictable actions of an audiophile is that his actions will be unpredictable and sometimes inexplicable.
My "3" days with the Conrad Johnson CA200 made me realize the potential of my den system. I had the feeling that the CA200 was developed by CJ using their better tube equipment as the ultimate sound goal. I truly think they achieved it which, I would guess, is a major factor why it was discontinued after a short run - Just a Guess - but it is definitely a tube sounding solid state piece and really, really good. NAD integrated receiver was several times better than its $799 list price. CA200 seemed like it wanted more of a challenge than Focus 140's. Long story short: My plan was to sell the CA200 and continue to use the NAD and next Fall to buy the C1's. I received a note from John that if I considered selling the NAD that he had a definite need for it. I did some research and spoke with a dedicated and extremely well informed Dynaudio person. He recommended that I first get the Naim Nait XS-2 integrated amplifier($2745 list) and later decide if I wanted to move to the Dyn C1. I have had it for 8 days playing 24 hours a day. It is 60W into 8 ohms and 90 into 4 ohms. These are Naim watts which I was told were extremely conservative. No matter how loud or for how long I play it, I cannot find a warm spot on the entire case. SYNERGY: This is a match made in audio heaven. The highs are not rolled off or bright but they are completely controlled so that all you get is definition and clarity. The mids are large as life and stand alone, as a performer would be on an actual stage. The bottom end from the small cabinet enclosure of the F140's defies all logic. Each instrument or voice seems to have its own personal amplifier to bring out the beauty and depth of the performance. This den setup is sooooo good that it must be heard to be believed. For once, I do not want anything more than this setup is delivering. The combination of being happy, excited and content is a great feeling in this audio search. Naim is amazing. Last edited by hkval; 02-04-2012 at 12:00 AM. Reason: typo |
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Howard, big congrats! A cool story that proves that synergy is one of the essentials to a system.
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Now, whenever you get restless, unhappy and malcontent with the Naim, just drop me a note! :-)
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Howard...Naim makes great gear. Very very musical.
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Seriously, congratulations, HK! That is a sweet setup!
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John Houston Upstairs - C1000C/T, MX170, MC1.2KW x 4, MC501 x 2, MC252, MVP881, MCD1100, MDA1000, MEN220, MPC1500, XRT1K's, XCS1K, XLS320's, Gotham, Sony VPL-VW675ES, Sony XBR-55X930E, Panasonic DP-UB9000, Apple TV 4K, Kaleidescape Strato C, Roon Core on Nucleus & MS600 Houston Downstairs - Den (Zone A): MX122, MR88, MCD500, MVP871, MC207, DD18, Sony XBR-75Z9D, OPPO BDP-203, Sonos Port, Apple TV 4K, Sooloos MS200, B&W 805 Diamond x 2, B&W HTM4 Diamond, B&W CWM8 x 2; Living Room (Zone B): Sony XBR-65Z9D, MC402 & XR200's Austin Theater - MX180, MC8207, MI254; Lumagen Radiance Pro; Kaleidescape Strato; OPPO UDP-203; Sooloos MS200; Apple TV 4K; Sonos Connect; Paradigm Signature S8 (2), C5, SIG-1.5R-v.3 (4) SIG-1.5R-30 v.3 (4), SUB2; JVC RS3100; Sony XR-85X95K; Screen Innovations Black Diamond 2.35:1 Austin Den - Marantz AV7701, MM7055; Paradigm Studio 10 v5 (2), Studio CC-590 v5, RVC-12SQ, SA-10R (2); Sony XBR-65Z9D; Apple TV 4K |
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The simplicity of your system is very appealing.
I am considering the Naim SuperUniti as a one box system. Any opinion on this? |
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I have owned far too many pieces of equipment in my audio lifetime. Naim is outside the entire pack. The best thing about it for me is when it is ON, I never think about it. |
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Ive always liked Naim gear.......you have a great system Howard.
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Howard,
Glad this has worked out so well for you...does this mean you're going to stay with the 140s for now? Never heard Dyns with Naim, only that the two work great together. Still, I have to wonder what keeping the CA200 would have been like over the longer term...
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. Last edited by admin; 03-25-2012 at 07:24 PM. |
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The C1's would end up being 4" or less from the back wall so I would not want to order them and be disappointed. For the music I listen to, and my particular den environment, the Naim is perfect. IMHO, it is the most musical piece of electronics I have ever listened to BAR NONE. I am not saying better, just musical.
Thanks Ivan, I am really enjoying this Dynaudio adventure. Last edited by Masterlu; 03-25-2012 at 07:48 PM. |
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