Comments on Profile Post by Inoculator

Still going to get some weeks of listening in before committing to replacing all my separates with the Naim Nova in my office, but certainly leaning that route right now. Amazing synergy with my LS3/5A. Sleek, simple, perfect Roon integration...just works and sounds incredible.

Also before I get crap about the NAD consideration, I despise Class D so am approaching that one with extreme hesitation. Has a feature set that could be a good fit though, but seems the fancy class d implementation they are hyping could be a lipstick on a pig situation.

The only Naim product I owned was a CD5i and absolutely adored it as a source for both 2ch and headphones. May have been their entry level CDP, but even with that the Naim PRAT (eugh hate that term) was so evident. Sold it nearly 10 years ago when I moved overseas with no space for CDs, but one day when I am reunited with my CD collection I will get another of their players...

Also consider the Lyngdorfs.

Hegel H390 all the way in that comparo IMO. But I know Nad has a ton of useful features. Did you look at the Anthem STR integrated as well (has room correction)?

Edit: just realized Anthem has no network connectivity. Would need a streamer/endpoint.

@EagleWings I will add that into the mix. Maybe I just need to do a super integrated head-to-head for the forums? @rlow I am feeling the same way, hoping I can snag as good of a deal on the Hegel as I did on the Naim so I can put them head to head. Power needs are going to come down to whether I go for Ohm Walsh 3000 or 4000, Naim could probably handle the former but not the later.