Naim vs. Octave shootout with Contour S1.4

[CDLehner]

Originally Posted by RaceTripper

The ND5 XS came in earlier this week. I've been running it non-stop to burn it in, but so far it sounds as good as any digital source I've heard outside my dealer.

Now I need to expand my digital music collection and find some good iRadio stations. I'll get some pictures together this weekend.

I recommend you start with the 3 from Linn; Linn Radio, Linn Jazz, Linn Classical. Good music, great sound.

[Josquin des Prez]

Originally Posted by CDLehner

I recommend you start with the 3 from Linn; Linn Radio, Linn Jazz, Linn Classical. Good music, great sound.

Thanks CD. Just added these to the ND5!

[JemHadar]

Originally Posted by RaceTripper

Photos after I get the new toy (ND5 XS).

Any plans to invest in a Naim server product ?

I'm torn between Meridian and Naim and am looking for firsthand experiences
THX

Jacques

[Josquin des Prez]

Originally Posted by Jem666

Any plans to invest in a Naim server product ?

I'm torn between Meridian and Naim and am looking for firsthand experiences
THX

Jacques

No. Right now I'm streaming from my MacBook Pro, which doesn't help if I disconnect it from the external drive that has all my media.

I am considering using either a NAS (looking at Synology DS212J) to stream FLAC and ALAC files via ethernet, or a Mac Mini to either connect directly via optical cable or for streaming over ethernet. If I get the Mac Mini it will double as a home network server.

The Naim UnitiServe and HDX are far more than I want to spend.