Interesting, thanks. Not looking to change from my EAR valves, I was just curious.They do dynamics better than any imo.
It’s always a case of try before you buy. I think as I’ve said already, the Primare on different or slightly laid back speakers maybe a good match. I’m thinking the Reference Q Acoustics would thrive on this Amp.
yes class D with my taus was incredibly dynamic . almost too much in fact !!!Never having listened to class D amps for any great length of time, I'd like to ask, do they do dynamics as well as good solid state or valve amps?
That’s why I got it quick! I’ve ordered the 5010 pre too because of the deadline. Not sure how I’m going to pay for it yet thowas chatting with a dealer today re the exposure monos which are reasonably light , dont need trigger inputs , have rca and xlr inputs and come in silver or black . whats not to like ? however cant quite get to like the speaker binding posts on exposure yet . and its a shame about the price rises imminent
Think in this case the price rise is justified Phil. They really are a lot of amp for the money ie pre and 2 power amps for the price of a good intergrated.was chatting with a dealer today re the exposure monos which are reasonably light , dont need trigger inputs , have rca and xlr inputs and come in silver or black . whats not to like ? however cant quite get to like the speaker binding posts on exposure yet . and its a shame about the price rises imminent
If we all send you a fiver will that help?That’s why I got it quick! I’ve ordered the 5010 pre too because of the deadline. Not sure how I’m going to pay for it yet tho
They were made of softwood and served me well but class A bowed the woodWhat prompted the rack change? Quite liked the low profile of the other one!
When I decided to move away from valves 3 years ago, the essential requirement was that any ss amp had to sound as good or better than the valve SET monos I was then using. Amps of A, AB and D were tried at home with Avantgarde speakers and (much to my surprise) a Class D won out, despite others costing over double the price.Interesting, thanks. Not looking to change from my EAR valves, I was just curious.
Naim is maybe notorious as having a ’sound’, which can be appealing or off-putting. It might sound glib to say they are perhaps learning to make to their amplifiers more neutral, as I haven’t heard these new ones. But perhaps that’s it?I don't doubt that class D has become more subtle and involving, and these are some of the qualities class a/b Excell at.
I sat and listened to the new Naim classic range yesterday and was checking out it was Naim I was listening too. I found myself checking the back of the amp pre and power supply to make sure it was All Naim and not another mix of products.
There was subtle detail and separation of instruments underpinned with clean bass lines that I have never heard from Naim before.
Naim have completely retuned this series which got me thinking, why?
My first thought is it is now on top of its abilities. Perhaps they are aware of the qualities of class D and it's competition.
I don't really know why, but if like me you have dismissed Naim, this product is a game changer.
Yes I agree about appealing or off putting. That seems to of been the case in days past. it could be said that this new classic series is more neutral, but there was to my tastes an involving and enjoyable sense of ease as the music is presented in a subtle detailed and refined way.Naim is maybe notorious as having a ’sound’, which can be appealing or off-putting. It might sound glib to say they are perhaps learning to make to their amplifiers more neutral, as I haven’t heard these new ones. But perhaps that’s it?
Yes, I've read up on the Eigentakt a few times before and I'm pretty sure it was the Mola Mola that I heard sounding very impressive at a hifi show through some vivid audio Giya speakers. Definitely food for thought....When I decided to move away from valves 3 years ago, the essential requirement was that any ss amp had to sound as good or better than the valve SET monos I was then using. Amps of A, AB and D were tried at home with Avantgarde speakers and (much to my surprise) a Class D won out, despite others costing over double the price.
If you want to stick to valves for sentimental reasons (or to heat your room in winter) that's a valid reason for not trying Class D. If you are prepared to explore alternatives, I suggest you ask a dealer to lend you a first-class Class D amp - probably one using the Purifi Eigentakt technology, although best not a garage-built one using the Eval board. T&A and NAD are probably the best Class D amps and will match any other technology (including valves) at twice their price. Just try one.