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Not being funny but.....we've all heard of the "burn in" duration.
Maybe we should see in the user manual a time for an equipment to burn out? Are there any suggestions for how long something should really last be it CD player, Speakers, Amps...... |
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quote: I guess it all depends on the conditions under which the equipment is used!!!(or abused) I believe that Naim do recommend a service after 8 to 10 years..many companies would not even look at the kit after that time In catalogues, component suppliers do often give figures for minimum life expectancy AFAIK Naim kit has always been one of the most reliable brands...my own personal experience would support that. Laurie S |
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Let's say normal usage. I don't abuse such things.... I bought Naim Amps (NAP110,NAC42N) along with an LP12 when I was a student twenty years ago (Radford HiFi Bristol). They have travelled with me to the USA, France and finally Germany. I have been very happy with these products and they are still going strong even after the "world tour". Although they are back in boxes until one of my children are old enough to appreciate them. Maybe they should be looked at since they are twenty years old. I would add that I replied to your debate about the CDS II. I simply would like to be reassured that Naim engineers have seriously analysed the CD transport problems and resolved (improved) them with the new series CDS III and CDX2. I bought the latter earlier this year. Regarding the puck, this has changed, the transport too. I assume this is partly the result of these analyses? Regards Mark |
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quote:I'll bet you'd notice a huge difference after a service. Those caps must be getting pretty tired by now. |
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A service from Naim makes a huge difference indeed. Just a few weeks ago I had my power amp serviced, and now it sounds much better. I was quite supprised at the difference it makes, it really is worth every penny.
I also have a FlatCap and a HiCap, the FlatCap is also in need of a service wich I intend to have done at some point, but I think my HiCap still has a few more years left in it for now. Ian Marsh |
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Hello Ian,
Would you care to elaborate on the sound improvments after a Service? Cheers Robert |
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With a lot of solid state electronics, minor abberrations in manufacture can drastically alter life expectancy, whilst the components still meet tolerances when new.
AFAIK many folk get more than 20 years even from "budget" electronics, so Naim kit which is designed to be rugged would likely go on even longer. As mentioned above, electrolytic caps do deteriorate with time and I think Naim recommends replacement every 8-10 years laurie S |
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The sound is much tighter, with a big improvment to dynamics. There is now real clarity to instruments and vocals. Also there is more detail too, and the sound now seems more layered and smooth. To be honest its like I have upgraded my amplifier rather than getting it serviced. The difference really is huge. Hope this helps. Ian Marsh |
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