Hi , i'm new to the Forum so hello! Ive decided to start buying into Naim having listened to a great system in my local dealer here in Hong Kong. Ive currently got a Tag full set up with av32r and 5 channel amp and 192r and proac d15s on the front , artcoustic centre and rears.I want something more musical that still great with movies and just heard AV2 , Nap 300 ,145 and 200 and cdx2 and was blown away. Problem is ive only got enough for half the system now and wondered if i couldnt buy the cdx2 and the 300 now and integrate with the tag and then buy the rest later? does that make any sense or could i do better spending the money i can now differently ?
any advice greatly appreciated

Gerald HK

I used to have the Av32 a very early version. I never really took to it and changed for my Av2 some time back. I also tried the tag five channel amp but bought the Bryston instead.

If it was me, I would buy the Av2 and Cdx2 first and use the tag amp for the time being, then change the amps. I would also suggest if your using the 192r you may, want to change this for the DVD5. I think you could hold of on that for a while though.

Which part of your system do you feel would be improved the most amps or preamp. I really found when I changed from my tag to naim preamp a big difference in movie and music, it just sounded a lot better to my ears.

Have you asked dealer to let you try various combos at home so you can make your own mind up a little better and which areas improve the most???

Neill

hi neill - thanks for the reply.
unfortunately in HK they arent quite so accomodating to let u try equipment out at home.
Ive started buying a lot of blue ray as i also have pioneer 50" 1080p plasma and ps3 and plan on buying nxt gen dvd as soon as there seems to be a leader so think dvd5 not the best buy for me. i"m not sure on the difference a pre amp would make as unable to demo at home. The dealer has suggested the 300 and the cdx2 but guess these are the most expensive pieces so not surprised ( this is hong kong after all!)

Hi Gerald. Welcome!

Coincidentally enough, I've just replaced a full-house AV32R DP 7.1 processor with an AV2.

Why? because the Tag developed a fault & I decided, seeing as how the rest of my stuff's Naim, to go for the AV2. I was also a bit nervous of continuing to run with an obsolete system which although it can be repaired is an expensive exercise!

The AV2's a much less sophisticated beast but it sounds simply tons better; simple to set up, a joy to use and integrates wonderfully with my 552 preamp.

I think if you go for the AV2 first you'll notice a considerable difference that'll set you up for the inevitable drift to the complete domination of Naim stuff in your system!

sorry to barge in here...

tonym, did you get the IR codes?

Av

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Originally posted by AV@naim:
sorry to barge in here...

tonym, did you get the IR codes?

Av

Yes AV, and thanks for your considerable help!

I did E-mail you...

thank tony - looks likes its an AV2 as well then , will have to do some creative accounting with the wife quick smart!

Gerald
At the risk of spending your budget before you ever get to the A/V part, are you getting a PSU to go with the CDX2? It's a great stand-alone player but is moved a huge leap forward with an XPS2 or, better still, a 555PS.

Have you considered the N-Vi? 5 channels, good DVD and CD player. All in one box. You can add the 300 on top of it.

hi chris - plan on getting power supply at later date, as well know this is a rather expensive hobby! is there a much bigger improvement on the 555 over the xps2?
No plan to buy n-vi , rather keep it to separate components i think

Gerald
I listened to the XPS2 first but it was only when the 555PS became available and I heard it in my system that I reached for the credit card! The price delta of about £1500 was well worth it to me. I also have added a Hiline interconnect, which allows the CD player to give the music it's full weight and flow.

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Originally posted by tonym:

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Originally posted by AV@naim:
sorry to barge in here...

tonym, did you get the IR codes?

Av

Yes AV, and thanks for your considerable help!

I did E-mail you...

It was probably picked up by my colleague