JJZolx;296628 Wrote:
Many people looking for a simple entry into computer-based audio have
expressed feelings that the server software is the weakest part of the
SB system and have sold or returned Squeezeboxes because of it. How
many users new to the SB and these forums have posted asking
JJZolx;296624 Wrote:
Functions as a CD player. +1
Touchscreen. +1
All in one ripping and database system. +2
Of course, it's a different paradigm, with some shortcomings compared
to the slim approach. Biggest is probably lack of multi-zone playback,
but then again SD hasn't exactly
I think they've pitched it right for the UK audiophile audience. No PC
to set up, no wireless streaming, in fact all the things that baffle
the audiophiles and make them shout but they'll be degradation as the
bits go through the air and get dirty all go away with this design.
The only gripe
I am not part of the mass market. I'm typing this on a laptop running
Linux. There are plenty of people like me but I realise they are the
minority.
I like Slim Devices products because they tap into a home network and
data server that were already there for me. I don't need to pay for
things
ModelCitizen;296711 Wrote:
The more I think about the HDX the more i think that Naim have got it
right and that it is far from flawed product. Considering their
probable target market as it stands at the moment it seems well aimed.
It is attempting to take all the hassle and geekness out of
darrenyeats;296720 Wrote:
On the audiophile side, the SD products are characterised as minimal
players which can be connected to my main rig. The total absence of
physical or electrical noise that is due to moving parts is very
attractive to me as an audiophile. Such basic characteristics
And neither am I influenced by hype! :-)
In fact I've just sold all my Naim gear. I just can't be fussed with
all the wires, black boxes and the continual temptation to spend even
more money. I've not found any network player or network player/Dac
combination that comes close to a Naim CDX and
Linn's position appears to be that they think the future is with
high-end media players and that CD is no longer the pre-eminent source.
I don't expect them to be making high-end cd players in 2-3 years time
and I don't think Naim will either.
I believe I am right in saying that they see the
ModelCitizen;296400 Wrote:
As someone here once said (maybe the original poster?): I've already
made a sacrifice in sound quality going from CD from vinyl. I don't
want to take another going to a network player (or some such). As
things stand I still think you still have to, but maybe the
Functions as a CD player. +1
Touchscreen. +1
All in one ripping and database system. +2
- I'll bet they don't have a wiki on how to use a couple dozen
software products just to get music from a CD into a state where it can
be played.
Of course, it's a different paradigm, with some
adamslim;296430 Wrote:
What might be interesting would be if Slim Devices were to license their
server and firmware to the likes of Linn, Naim and so on. Audiophile
companies are not software developers; could be a nice little earner
for Logitech, although it would, I think, be a unique
Hi,
guess I'm the only one that already listened to the new Naim. And I
must say, it did pretty well. I compared it with the 555 CD-Player and
even so, my sample of HDX was an early sample, I could hear the family
sound of Naim.
I also had a chance to listen to a 44kHz version of a CD and in
iPhone;295309 Wrote:
Or am I wrong that 4500 pounds translates to about $9000 USD?
It does at the moment.
I certainly won't be buying it, but I'll be very interested to see if
Naim can manage to get their usual stunning sound out of a networked
player. I wasn't convinced by the SuperNait
ModelCitizen;295355 Wrote:
Is there some sort of audiophile competition between Linn and Naim then?
Do you not remember the great falling out?
Back in the 1980's, Linn and Naim were bestest buddies. Anyone who was
anyone had a system comprising LP12 turntable, Naim amps, and Linn
speakers.
ModelCitizen;295227 Wrote:
The point about NAIM is that their gear just sounds superb. The rest is
details ;-/
That's why it would be really cool if they came up with a product that
isn't so fundamentally flawed! Might sound great *but*...
Slim Devices came up with products that are far
ModelCitizen;295227 Wrote:
The point about NAIM is that their gear just sounds superb. The rest is
details ;-/
I agree with that being a Naimee. To me it is a Naim quality CD player
plus a Transporte minus digital in. I am sure sound wise it would at
least give the Transporter a good run
agentsmith;295438 Wrote:
I agree with that being a Naimee. To me it is a Naim quality CD player
plus a Transporte minus digital in. I am sure sound wise it would at
least give the Transporter a good run for the money. Too bad it is
sooo much money. Surely the power supply and case
GuyDebord;295240 Wrote:
Please dont! do the NAIM vs LINN In my view both brands are worth
50% of their sound in the brand.
I have never understood coorporate brand name loyals mcintosh, naim,
linn, bw... I guess fierce marketing this days is still pounding
strong.
Guy,
I didn't
Can we come up with why this is a flawed product:
http://whathifi.com/hi-fi/archive/2008/04/24/news-naim-s-audiophile-music-server.aspx
Although it's good to see another entrant to the audiophile
hard-disk-streaming world :)
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just to warm up, I see a fan there, I sure hope those HD are well
isolated, it rips only in wav? imagine ripping 20,000 cd's in a 4,500
pound device? doesnt seem to have extra digital in's or out's, no to
say world clock inputs, and its excessively pricey.
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Verity Audio Tamino X2
adamslim;295145 Wrote:
Can we come up with why this is a flawed product:
http://whathifi.com/hi-fi/archive/2008/04/24/news-naim-s-audiophile-music-server.aspx
Although it's good to see another entrant to the audiophile
hard-disk-streaming world :)
Hey at least Naim kept their promise to
iPhone;295188 Wrote:
It really only does one thing that Transporter can not do, which is play
the Linn and Naim high bit high rate downloads. Boy I hope Logitech is
working on that.
Transporter firmware 40 in the beta SqueezeCenter supports those 88khz
files.
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The point about NAIM is that their gear just sounds superb. The rest is
details ;-/
Got it?
MC
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Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
It's the music, stupid.
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ModelCitizen;295227 Wrote:
The point about NAIM is that their gear just sounds superb. The rest is
details ;-/
Got it?
MC
Well - no not really.
Naim is OK. Not definitive. IMHO.
I find it rather tiresome personally.
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You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto
To be fair, it says it rips CDs at fuil .wav resolution – 16-bit 44.1kHz.
This could still mean it uses FLAC on the backend for compression.
On Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 1:14 PM, GuyDebord
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just to warm up, I see a fan there, I sure hope those HD are well
isolated, it rips
GuyDebord;295240 Wrote:
I guess fierce marketing this days is still pounding strong.
Nothing to do with brand/marketing. NAIM just swings where other don't.
You can hear it.
;-)
MC
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Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
It's the music, stupid.
ModelCitizen;295250 Wrote:
Nothing to do with brand/marketing. NAIM just swings where other don't.
You can hear it.
;-)
MC
Nope, -you- can hear it. :)
Darren
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Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system
ModelCitizen;295227 Wrote:
The point about NAIM is that their gear just sounds superb. The rest is
details ;-/
Got it?
MC
I like Naim gear. They have an idea how HiFi should sound and they make
that there mission. All that is fine and it is up to me whether I buy it
or not. For my
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