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Hi all;
Was wondering if anybody here has an active 500 series system or has heard one. Would love to hear your thoughts. Pictures would be nice too Smile
 
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tonym
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Hi Flame.

I've got an active Naim system using SL2s, 552 preamp, 555 CD player & two 500 amps.

The sound, as one would expect from such a setup, is superb, the Naim sound writ very large, and I've no desire to change anything, apart from adding a couple of Powerlines when they eventually turn up!

If you're contemplating that level of expenditure then obviously you need to audition at length via a good dealer.

I'll post some photos later, but there's rather a lot of boxes in my system, (18 little green smiley Naim logos...) much for A/V use so said photo won't be just the bare bones active 500 system.

Hope this helps. And jolly good luck!
 
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Jason Milner
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I seem to recall that Rodborough has an active 500/DBL system on (semi?) permanent demo. He's a dealer, but he comes across as an enthusiast at heart, rather than just a salesman, so I'm sure he could offer words of wisdom if he's around.

J
 
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Flame
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quote:
Originally posted by tonym:
Hi Flame.

I've got an active Naim system using SL2s, 552 preamp, 555 CD player & two 500 amps.

The sound, as one would expect from such a setup, is superb, the Naim sound writ very large, and I've no desire to change anything, apart from adding a couple of Powerlines when they eventually turn up!

If you're contemplating that level of expenditure then obviously you need to audition at length via a good dealer.

I'll post some photos later, but there's rather a lot of boxes in my system, (18 little green smiley Naim logos...) much for A/V use so said photo won't be just the bare bones active 500 system.

Hope this helps. And jolly good luck!


Thanks Tonym;
My current setup, aspirations and wallet are much more humble than an active 500 series kit hehehehe. I'm sure you tried a single passive 500 vs. the active 500s. What can you tell us about the difference?
 
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Signals UK
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Using the search facility . . .
and so to active SL2

Alastair
 
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Emil F.
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quote:
Originally posted by Flame:
Hi all;
Was wondering if anybody here has an active 500 series system or has heard one. Would love to hear your thoughts. Pictures would be nice too Smile

This system requires the best possible source, ideally analogue. It could be very tricky but when set up properly the sound is coming closer to the live performance than a passive alternative.
 
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Miller
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Hi Flame,

maybe you have a misguided association with an active 500 set. It is not sheer power and endless hifi showing through an active 500/SL2. It is delicacy, intimacy and music. The first notes listening to it where even less than more!

If you are not prepared to pay for it, ignore it.

Best, Martin
 
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