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Naim NSC 222 streaming preamplifier & NPX 300 power supply Associated Equipment

Sidebar 2: Associated Equipment

Analog source: Linn LP12 player with Keel chassis, Karousel main bearing, Radikal motor control, Naim ARO tonearm, and Lyra Delos and Hana MH cartridges.
Digital source: Naim UnitiCore network server and S/PDIF source, Roon Nucleus + server control with Qobuz, etc.; Linn Klimax DSM streamer-DAC, Naim ND555 Streamer-DAC with two 555 PS(DR).
Preamplification: Townshend Allegri Reference control unit, Naim SuperLine-SuperCap DR phono preamp.
Power amplifier: Naim NAP 250DR, D'Agostino Progression 350 monoblocks.
Loudspeakers: Magico A5, FinkTeam KIM, BBC LS3/5a (15 ohm).
Cables: Interconnects: Naim standard and Super Lumina; Transparent MM2 and XL MM2; Van den Hul Carbon TFU. Speaker: Transparent XL and NAC A5. Power: Naim Powerline Lite and Powerline.
Accessories: 4- and 5-tier Naim FRAIM racks.—Martin Colloms

COMPANY INFO
Naim Audio Ltd.
Southampton Rd.
Salisbury, SP1 3LN
England, UK
info@focal-naim.com
(866) 271-5689
www.focal-naim.com
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Duval's picture
Submitted by Duval on December 15, 2023 - 5:54pm

Like many other reviews of streaming devices, this one stops where things get interesting from a customer's perspective:

How does the NAIM streaming platform differ from competitors like Bluesound, Innuos or Linn? Which platform works as a satisfactory stand-alone solution? Which platform to choose as a Roon endpoint? Who offers the best ergonomics and remote apps? Are there differences in sound quality?

One of the very few really informative reviews in this domain comes from JVS (Innuos Statement Server, April 2020 and November 2023).

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