Anyone out who can share their experiences with me?

Just managed to sell off my NAIT 3 and CD3 and acquired a 102 and 250. CD player's my headache.
I need to buy a power supply to drive my 102 so I have to take that into consideration.
I think my options are these:

1/ Buy a CD5 and Supercap. Use CD5 and 102 with Supercap.

2/ Buy a CDX and buy Hi-cap to drive 102.

Am I way off?

Hi KC,

The CD5+Supercap is definitely a combination I am considering for next summer.

If I upgrade to a CDSII I can then re-use the Supercap on my 72 (which will be running a HI-CAP when I get it for Christmas).

This could be a more cost-effective approach than going for a CDX.

However the difference between a CD5+Hi and a CD5+Super is unchartered territory for me. Is the improvement linear or does it significantly saturate?

Andrew

Andrew Randle
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Who will, no doubt, demonstrate that CDX>102 will easily outperform CD5>anything.

Dave (banging on about dealers as much as about Jackie Leven these days - did I tell you about Jackie Leven?)

KC,

My choice would definately be option 2.

BTW, a Supercap powers only one component or are you planning to buy 2 Supercaps in option 1 ?

Like Dave said; a CDX/102 will outperform a CD5/anything.

Richard.

Dave - good to see you here again! What's a Jackie Leven?

Rico - musichead

A rare, round Scottish beastie with a penchant for booze, curries and offering rather too much information about personal sexual exploits.

Also one of the finest singer/songwriters around. Check out 'The Mystery of Love is Greater than the Mystery of Death' and 'Forbidden Songs of the Dying West' for a taste.

Beautiful albums that get better and better and ....

Good to be back, no longer just lurking

See you again soon (I hope)

Dave

Been to our dealer lately and have been disappointed with the whole setup. Wanted to listen to a 102 and was told they do not need to demo it since Naim equipment sells themselves. Huh? Talk about cocky! Anyway, listening to any system that faces a plate glass window is not my idea of a afternoon well spent.

I thought the Supercap had the ability to power 2 equipment or am I wrong?

Although the Super-Cap does provide two 5-pin supplies, because of Naim star-earthing system, both can be used only with an 82 pre-amp. If you try to use it with both a CD5 and pre-amp, you'll probably get a ground loop hum.

Get the CDX and Hi-Cap. I was very happy with my system when it was CDX/102/Hi/NAPSC/140. (It was the first platform at which I was "satisfied".) Catch you later!

-=> Mike Hanson <=-

Smilies do not a forum make.

"Been to our dealer lately and have been disappointed with the whole setup. Wanted to listen to a 102 and was told they do not need to demo it since Naim equipment sells themselves. Huh? Talk about cocky! Anyway, listening to any system that faces a plate glass window is not my idea of a afternoon well spent."

One way of using a quote - one day I'll get around to learning how to use a piece of software! (in joke)

I strongly suggest that you either:

Find a more understanding and accommodating dealer (sweet as you could then send the duff dealer a copy of your purchase receipt)

Ask to speak to the manager of the dealership you first approached and inform him that you are seriously interested in developing a relationship and dropping a couple of grand on him at this stage conditional on him performing satisfactorily

We hold these truths to be self-evident speech:

Your dealer should be in a position to discuss your requirements in an informed, objective and supportive way. Your dealer should then be able to demonstrate to your satisfaction performance differences between various options at any particular price and performance point (subject to some limitations). Your dealer should be in a position to install the equipment and leave it working to your satisfaction in your own home. (Read any Naim manual).

I appreciate that there are many obstacles to all dealers meeting all these requirements in all cases. We as customers should, perhaps, no expect two hours of undivided attention on a busy Saturday afternoon without an appointment. However, it seems to me that we as customers have a role to play in raising standards and expectations. It is after all we who are the most important in the whole chain. It is our money and it seems to me to be folly for dealers not to appreciate this and to realize that customer satisfaction and loyalty is lifeblood to any business. It is not as if the extra expense in doing the job right in selling a piece of high-end equipment is not recognised. This is why the margins in the industry are what they are. These are elements of what makes a good dealer and you do yourself (nor those following you) any favours by accepting any less.

This is turning into a right rant.....

Maybe a new thread

OK guys comments?