Naim forum ndx2 My understanding is that the CD5si would be connected via the SN3, and the 6000CDT would be connected via the NDX2. Welcome to Naim forum, nice place, nice people All Naims work with other Naims, NDX2 & Supernait is an excellent combo. It was very good but ultimately I preferred the sound of the Naim Dac. I recently received my NDX2 and I had 3 interconnects to try out. Best of luck with whatever you decide, and most importantly enjoy the music! 3 Likes. 29. Looki In the last 6months I sifted through most of the Naim forum appends on NDX2 vs ND5xs2, and came to the conclusion that there is concensus from those who have compared the two: naked NDX2 sounds better than naked ND5xs2; ND5xs2/nDAC sounds better than NDX2; Those who have tried it reckon that ND5XS2+ nDAC is about as good as NDX2, though they do not sound identical. Manual Supplement. If I sell the NDX/nDAC combi and buy a NDX 2, is the sound quality better? if you search the forum for NDX2 and nDac you will find many threads. Just use the forum search function and do some reading. Guides Blog Retailers Brands videos Experts helpline. I’ve had a thorough search and read, in this forum about these two streamers whereby many here Hello Dear Naim Community; I am considering for a long time upgrading my Naim NDX2 streamer with a Naim power supply. Blacknote October 1, 2024, 9:31am 5. I was told that an NDX2 works best with Naim Amps and not so with a “non Naim” like a Luxman SS or a tube amp without a DIN input. 5 mm cable. After lengthy listening I preferred NDX2 with PSU. To me, that PS uplift is modest with 82/HC/250 but much more noticeable with 52/SC/ 300DR. I had a lengthy listen over many hours at a dealers, firstly to the NDX2/SN3 then NSS333/SN3. NAS>AudioQuest Cinnamon>Naim App>NDX2 Tidal>Naim App>NDX2 USB HDD>Naim App>NDX2 The Receive a sneak preview of the latest audio innovations from Focal and Naim by subscribing to our exclusive newsletters. Amp wise, if looking at a single box integrated, then I'd be long at an Audionet, Norma or Accustic Arts. Wondering if I should go nds or ndx2 . I do have a question with the System Automation that I can’t seem to figure out. Before I got my NDX2, I had CD5XS and Uniti Core as my main sources, both with digital out into nDAC with 555PSDR. If anything, I felt the Topping was a little more detailed (5-10% max`), but I fully recognise this could easily be my bias for supporting the underdog. No sense to post on the forum any question related to CDP/T. Thanks @LindsayM i must admit trying to read all the various New Classic line threads and then reconcile them versus the Naim site for hardware difference or old Skool upgrade ladder - I am even more confused. I moved on to a CB Nap 250 with The naim software gremlins acting up again !!! 3 Likes. Dear experts, Piece by piece I have converted my old mixed system to Naim. NAIM standard DIN NAIM HiLine Chord Signature All 3 in perfect condition. The NDX2 will enable a number of features natively and be controllable from the Naim iOS/Android I have a Naim NDX and Unity Core and I was wondering if members might wish to comment on: (a) whether the sound from ripped CDs is better on the NDX2 than the NDX I have not heard an NDS side by side the NDX2 but I have upgraded from NDX to NDX2 recently. can it be worth replacing the xps dr with a 555 ps dr on the ndx2? I get the impression from conversations with Naim staff that the NDX2 is a power supply ahead of the original NDX. If you've the budget and desire to have a truly superb DAC/streamer then take a look at a dCS Bartok. Warning: This will reset the music database and will delete all favourites and playlists. The intention was to then test all combinations. Mine should be arriving here in 3 weeks 😄 My very old DAC doesn’t work with all files so I’ve been looking at various options and I have also read in a review that my Node 2i might not agree with the SN3. It is so much better to my ears with more 3D presentation and better clarity. Any suggestions, The only time I’ve done a direct comparison between the ND5XS2 and the NDX2 was at Naim, and to me the X2 is significantly better. The nDAC with 555PSDR presents an organic, almost analogue sound stage. I have built up my mainly Naim system over the last 3 years. I would be able to try a demo of the NPX 300, but there is no XPS DR demo available. How much more worthwhile is the 555PS over the XPS? Thanks Ade. One obvious option is the well regarded Naim DAC, ( nDAC ). The NAIM standard DIN sounded BY FAR the best. Of course, with the 300 in tow, a 555 on the NDX2 is probably a very good idea. It is Posted thoughts on NDX2 thread, but thought this was worth it’s on post. There is a lot of times I have read on the Naim Forum “Source First” and moving from a NDX to a NDX 2 the “Source First” statement rang true, an upgrade at the source In the last 6months I sifted through most of the Naim forum appends on NDX2 vs ND5xs2, and came to the conclusion that there is concensus from those who have compared I currently own an NDX2 and have owned both an ND5 XS and ND5 XS2. This makes the NDX2 a great buy as adding a new XPS DR to an NDX doesn’t really make much sense as it’s a similar cost, an additional box and you don’t gain the new features I think the Naim NDX2 designers would be deflated if you said that to them. I thinking about adding a PSU to my NDX2. Original price was: 32. Reviews. It can also be upgraded with a PS, which the lesser model cannot. My system is; Naim NDX2, Supernait 3, Rega P8, Focal Kanta No2, SuperNova power cables both for Sn3 and Ndx2, Chord Epic X Speaker Cables, Chord PowerHaus P6. discussion. There are some good offers on used NDX2s and Nac 282s at the moment and I am considering swapping the 272 for the NDX2 and 282. The NDX2 is also faster in playing UPNP, Tidal and Spotify. I have compared tidal on Naim app vs Roon but I will have to re-assess rips through NDX2 vs tidal via Naim app. I run a Supernait 2 with a HiCap DR through S-400 Ovators. I had the same system for a few years and it’s a lovely spot in the Naim range and the NDX2 and XPS DR will take you a long way up the Naim ladder in the future if you want to go there. I’m looking to upgrade the source/amplification (retaining the Arcam for AV use) with a budget of £10k and the sole aim to improve sound quality. When I got my NDX2 I experimented with NDX2 into nDAC with 555PSDR, compared to NDX2 with 555PSDR. I ´m using a HiLine between NDX2 and the 282 ( supported by 2x HiCap DR), between 282 t HiCap and Hicap to good evening guys. I added the XPS DR in September and it was an I have been listening to my new NDX 2 for a few hours. Not cheap, but that is what happens when your back end is too good for the front. All reviews. With a price comparable to that of a respectable Hello, When connecting the 3. Afterwards the stream is successfully played via my Naim NDX2 streamer as a uPnP WAV-file. Posted thoughts on NDX2 thread, but thought this was worth it’s on post Spent 4 hours at [@mention:1566878603906177] yesterday – the main focus was all things LP12 with some other forum members However, I did arrive slightly earlier than I had planned so went in to the other demo room to listen again to the NDX2 having heard it a week [Naim New Classic 22178] Naim Audio reveals the latest addition to its New Classic Product Range: the 300 Series - A New Era in Sound Continuing our 50th anniversary year in A great write up thank you and an explanation that explains why I love Naim so much. “There we go lefty, I told you we should make that purchase, its a no brainer! It’s got loads more You have omitted NDX2 plus nDAC along with PS options in this list. I don’t have any room acoustic treatment. Tilbud Rega Aethos – DEMO MODEL 32. As I’ve mentioned previously though - the level of performance from the Naim Dac is highly influenced by the quality of the digital transport feeding it, whereas with the NDX2 you can easily stream Tidal lossless etc. Both NDX2 and ND5XS2+ nDAC benefit from an external PS. Dear Naim forum users, I would like to control Qobuz from my computer insted of using it inside the Naim app from my old and laggy Android tablet. I started with a CD5si and a matching Nait 5si. 2 Hi I'm looking for a good quality network streamer/ DAC. Antoine May 25, 2023, 2 Forum wisdom would suggest that NDX2/282 has better SQ than a 222. 282/Supercap, and 282 vs. Naim Naim NDX 2 – Streamlined connectivity from an exceptionally engaging network player. Mainly want to improve sq in terms of clarity and bass control . Naim’s policy on this is simple; digital inputs are fitted to digital sources and something like the ND5 XS2 we looked at a while back has Nice one @dazjones, Iam glade that you are enjoying yours as much as I am enjoying my 6 weeks or so old NDX2. I have the NDX2 USB socket on the front Even on my relatively humble Arcam SACD network streamers this was an aesthetic no no, nor do I want album art displayed on a screen on the front of the unit. i. I don’t want to My NDX2 has been connected vis Wi-Fi since I bought, after reading about hard wired along with audiophile switch was wondering how much it would make a difference if I decide to hard wire the NDX2, as usual I cannot Thanks for the reply, I thought that any transport would be good but have been told that even an old but awesome NDS on a platform it can still work with such as Tidal is not as good on sq as an ndx2, the nd5xs2 apparently is no where close to ndx2 even if just used as a transport - I think the ndac is pretty much unbeatable as a dac it’s the transport worthy of I went from an NDX2 with SN3 to NSS333, NAC332 with NPX300 and NAP350. However, the 333 was so far ahead of the NDX2 that I dismissed the NDX2 at that point. The rooms is quite large and the distribution of the MBL’s is wonderful. I searched the forum before writing, but I couldn’t get my head around it with what I found. Spent 4 hours at [@mention:1566878603906177] yesterday – the main focus was all things LP12 with At the moment I have narrowed it down to the Lumin T3 or the Naim NDX2, but I'm finding it hard to decide between the two. My advice to the OP is to go for the NDX2, ditch the DAC and whatever PS it might be and get a proper Naim PS when the time is right. As some may know, my hearing is pretty bad; my left ear doesn’t work at all and my right isn’t that great, so I use hearing aids whereby the left hearing aid sends sound to the Supernait 3 . I connected the NDX 2 to the Supernait 3 with a 3. An opportunity has arisen to put either an NDX2 or ND5XS2 onto my nDAC/555PSDR. But not being able to audition the 200 series again (the dealership wont do Naim auditions anymore) I’m afraid what I’ve heard the first time is indeed the new sound signature and one I won’t be able to live with in the long run. In my case, since owning my NDX2 I’ve tried 5 & 6 above, but I’m not a fan of the inbuilt DAC. It is likely that the NDX2 needs an external PSU to improve it’s analogue output to be comparable - and a lot of people on the forum are happy with the XPS-DR or CD555DR added to their NDX2. All Recommended TV & Home Cinema HiFi. 252 are upgrades that divide opinion on this forum. Just downloaded the new update for Naim Streamers, playing a HiRes track, seems all ok. 6. Having defined the all-in-one network audio system market with its original Naim Uniti in 2009, Naim went on to spin off the technology into a range of Hi all, considering UG’ing the NDX2 to ND555 so headed off to reassure my left brain to do so by reading tech spec for both. 1 Like The right external DAC will definitely provide an uplift for your NDX2 + XPS. I know how much everyone loves these X vs Y threads My system is based around a Supernait 3 and an NDX2, with the very small ProAc Tablette 10 Signatures for speakers. I heard from someone that the XPSDR made a big difference on the NDX2. I’m wondering if it would be a good idea to always reboot your device before starting an update. The icing on the cake is Vtuner sounds better The Naim amps were taken out of storage while I temporarily loaned another pre-amp to a friend. But, unfortunately on the NDX2 it is shown as a file with a fixed time duration of 2h:15m:15s. I admit there’s redundancy using NDX2 as a transport and option 2 is a more sensible option. I also thought that they both had the same digital board, this is not the case, so will firmware updates stop happening on the NDX2 Then add other Naim products on your network via the usual Naim multi-room methods: via the multiroom icon in the Naim App; via the front panel/remote on the master device, or by pressing the multiroom button on the Finding this forum has been hugely educational and has radically improved my understanding of HiFI technology and the industry. Being and having been both an NDX and NDX2 owner I found the latter was appreciably more refined in terms of its analogue outputs irrespective of what you were 不是我不喜歡「傳統英國聲」的製品，而是我很在意為了聽感舒適、在調聲做了過多的修飾。Naim NDX 2是我難得會很喜歡的特例，它有傳統英國聲的成熟韻味與舒適聽感、 My thoughts, but then after speaking with a dealer and Naim the upgrade path of the 222 appears more flexible? I can also use an unNaimed power supply with the NDX2. I plan to give my impressions during the following weeks as the NDX 2 burns in. " So what you are saying is the NDX2 screen will power up sometimes / then go off sometimes and back Naim Audio의 네트워크 플레이어 시리즈인 ND 시리즈가 2세대로 버전업 되었다. At the moment I have narrowed it down to the Lumin T3 or the Naim NDX2, but I'm finding it hard to decide between the two. Thread starter vogtlancs; Start date Jan 18, 2023; V. (I have it on my NAS) and use it to render your NDX2 openhome compliant. Naim wise, then it'd be pre-power. vogtlancs pfm Member If Naim launch a new NDX2 streamer successor in 200 or 300 range tomorrow, the prices will rocket down, pretty much as current 272 prices do. I just bought my NDX2 at the end of September, to sit in front of my 282/300. Right now, out of the box, the NDX 2 sounds smoother and more refined than my Hello all, I recently exchanged my ND5 XS2 for a NDX 2. Gode tilbud fra hylderne hos hi-fi forum. My initial thoughts are threefold:- Buy a power supply, either XPSDR Given the gains in the NDX2 over the NDX, one would expect a similar leap in the new platform 272. Had to reboot my phone as it didn’t see my ND555, on my other devices it was ok just my phone that started the download. The NDX2 would give you the better internet streaming, if this matters. Absolutely stunningly so. I had an NDX2 at home for a few weeks. Having read the recent long thread re: CD players Assuming coupled to a Supernait 3 / Naim NDX2 / PMC twenty5. The NDX and NDS excel here, and through the Naim app Go for the NDX2 (it is a very good machine and Naim are rumoured* to be working on a firmware version to allow the screen to be turned off), and then you'll be on the upgrade Hi all, I own a NDX (with Non-Naim XPS) in combination with an nDAC (with Non-Naim XPS) to feed my NAC 282 (with Supercap). Recommended. In looking to upgrade the 8yr old NDX I replaced it with the NDX2, output to nDAC / XPS-DR and then removed the nDAC to leave the I have not heard an NDS side by side the NDX2 but I have upgraded from NDX to NDX2 recently. Am in hong kong so its not Of course it is a personal choice, however if you have any intention of embarking on a naim journey the NDX2/SN3 is an excellent place to start. GadgetMan October 1, 2024, 12:35pm 6. All I know is that on an NDS, which is built to properly use a 555 Hi - would appreciate thoughts on the following (I know the best option is to trial equipment but as I’m looking at used this wont be possible): Currently have Nac 272/ XPSDR/Nap 200DR/ Proac Tab 10 sigs. In comparison to certain other Naim Streaming Products Update (PC) Version 4. A few years later and the CDX2 went back to Naim for a service. Tidal I can’t believe this thread is still running perhaps I should rename it “ five months on” 😀 Some of the contributions are most disconcerting as they suggest (or merely indicate) that I have taken the wrong approach more than once. A lot of effort, refinement and new tech went into the NDX2 to improve SQ performance over the original NDX. Am running ndx plus xps dr with 282 hicap nap250 dr and proac d40r speakers . can it be worth replacing the xps dr with a 555 ps dr on the ndx2? i am very happy with my ndx2 and i would not want to replace it, but if i can If you go NDX2 and add a CDT (I use an Audiolab 7000CDT), you still get the Naim sound signature from the NDX2 DAC and you have the benefit of a very fine Streamer whose sound will most definitely benefit from the XPS. naim streaming platforms - new vs old. I also moved to this combo from Welcome to the Forum. Naim Streaming Product Update (Mac) Version 4. UPS arrived today with a large brown box: Which contained a slightly smaller box with A new Naim NDX 2!!! £4,999 gets you some batteries for your remote, but no manual: The power plug on the back is loose! oh wait, Hi I ve a curiosy. The legacy Naim design and the likes of Rega had far more minimalist but quality aplomb in aesthetics. . So it When turning on the NDX 2 power supply, hold down the Play and Input selection buttons of the NDX 2, until the front panel display of the NDX 2 turns on, then release. The NDX2 is supplied with a Naim standard DIN to DIN interconnect, beyond that numerous options are available, I personally use a Naim Much as I respect Simon’s knowledge of electronics and his contribution to the forum, when it comes to listening, we do hear music differently. oOn the Naim-community-forum I’ve found that I’m not the only one with issues related to Audirvana and Naim NDX2-streamer. TIA. To me, the Naim and Topping devices were almost identical. e. The 555ps can serve later for an ndx2, second Naim NDX2 network audio player streams hi res music. I am interested in an NDX 2. My dealer kindly leant a CDS3 head unit “to tide me over”. 995,00 kr. The NDX2, which was launched later, is an improved version of the original NDX. That also applies to the (bigger) difference between naked ND5XS2 and naked NDX2. Once this is done you should be able control your streamer, including Qobuz, using Linn’s Kazoo app which will run on a I am thoroughly enjoying my Core/nDAC/555PSDR combination into a 72/HC/250 (recapped) I rather like the sweet-spot of my “72/HC/250” combo, so no plans to deviate from these. a bare NDX2 is about equal to an NDX + XPS DR. If you believe the Naim Forum, the 555PS makes a huge difference, but I'm sceptical on that. audio . Good luck R Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum and am after some advice on CD players. Cheers Corey Obviously on a Naim forum you’re going to get more suggestions for Naim gear. 24i, I see two “obvious” CD choices - either the Naim CD5si or the Audiolab 6000CDT. Tilbud Naim’ers Got a NDX2, Supercap DR, 282, 250DR with Sonus Faber Cremona M and Chord Sarum T speaker cable. Integrated Amplifier. 900,00 kr. Be among the first to discover our new products, and receive privileged information straight to your inbox. I have a combined AV/music system, the main music element comprising an Arcam AVR 850 AV receiver and an NDX2, driving Spendor A6R speakers. Time to upgrade the ndx . Comparing to the NDX, the NDX2 has a more natural and detailed sound. Why some of you, for example @Simon-in-Suffolk are using a separate dac connected to the ndx2? As far as i know the internal one is outstanding but there are better/personally preferable alternative DACs that can take advantage of the NDX2 transport control. currently my set up consists of: ndx2 with xps dr, 252 with supercap dr, 250 dr (300 dr on the way) and Focal above 2. We have a Perraux Amp and a Marantz pre-amp and a pair of Focal Kanta No 2 speakers and two Rel tx7 subwoofers. I can't really understand Ed's ebullience for the design whatsoever. Specifically, 282/Hicap vs. The SUPERNAIT 3 has undergone significant performance improvements, including the integration of a phono stage, making it the ideal partner for NAIM NDX2 NIEUŻYWANY PEŁNY KOMPLET AudioStereo PLN 15,900 Feb 13, 2024 AudioStereo OKAZJA Naim NDX2 Streamer Dac AudioStereo PLN 16,500 Jan 5, 2024 The Music Room Naim NDX 2 Network Music Player The Music Room $8,799 14% Mar 4, 2021 Reverb Naim NDX 2 - Network Music Player - NEW! $ Forums. The Naim NDX 2 Network Player is for those prepared to spend serious amounts of money for a source component in their high-fidelity setup. So, in my book it’s 555 now and wait for a new 272, or get the NDX2 and ditch the 272. This is a topic that is much discussed and documented. We have a Perraux Amp and a Marantz pre-amp Automation; the NDX2 has a more limited set of automation functionality compared to the earlier streamers. The connection between the two devices is a standard 5 pin DIN analogue interconnect. If you are going to consider such an option, then I would not bother with an NDX2, as you will likely find no advantage to the more expensive player when used in this mode. The NDX2 is, I think, the jewel in the system. To me, with my Supernait 3, it is a better match. Hi, few days before I got a new 555PS DR for my NDX2. I had to chase them several times over the course of a month before anyone replied, but after my fourth email to Naim support, Phil replied saying "Take it back to your dealer for a replacement. Similar to the NDX, the NDX2 has a high-performance digital-to-analog converter (DAC) created by Naim Audio. However, another popular upgrade option with Naim streamers is to run them as a transport into an external DAC. Naim give you this choice on how to use their streamers Hi All, Just bought myself a new NDX2, my first Naim product since selling my whole system 10 years ago. Naim Audio - Community Welcome to the forum CautiousLip! I have the NDX 2 and ran it without a PowerSupply for 6 months. Just started using tidal after finding a way to convert Spotify playlists to tidal but the naim app integration to tidal on ndx is poor. The volume aspect of System Automation works fine, I can control the Supernait 3’s volume with the NDX Yes I asked Naim support about this Core issue. I compared rips to tidal and used to find the rips sounded a bit more solid but that was using my Oppo prior to buying the NDX2. to add to the cdx2. Once that original pre-amp returned I moved back to using it with my dual-mono 200W Gamut D200 Mk3 poweramp. I was actually shocked. Great if anyone can advise if that is true. But they will sound different. I much prefer using NDX2 as a transport with an external DAC. This takes the Hi! I just wanted to share an incredible experience. The XPS would have a price of 5300, while the new NPX would have a price of 7000 plus 600 The NDX2 can be upgraded with an external PSU, unlike the ND5XS2. In the NDX2 etc firmware updates, there is Of course, if you don’t want to connect a turntable, the Naim can feel at a disadvantage. 지난 5월 독일 뮌헨 하이엔드 쇼에서 공식 데뷔를 거친 뒤, 국내에서는 이번 가을부터 공식 Dear Naim forum users, I’ve just bought an NDX 2 (I’m very happy with my choice) and I would like to know, according to your experience, if there’s a difference in sound quality when streaming music through the USB and the Ethernet port. I also am among a number of folks on this forum who have a SN3 and NDX2 combo. After month of discussions with myself I decided to do, and it was the right decision! If it is worth to invest 9k is another question Now i`m thinking about optimizing the interconnects. Good app, but not quite as good as the Naim. The last issue are the speakers and I would appreciate any advice from you experts. I have an NDX 2/XPS DR, Supernait 3/HiCap and my 8 year old MBL 126 omnidirectional speakers supported by a small Focal sub. Happy to hear that you solved the issue! Enjoy your music! 1 Like. 4. I do like your view (if true Hiya I went from NDX2 to a 3rd party PS (TP) Didn’t sit well not having a Naim PS so sold it and bought an XPS DR It was a noticeable difference, but then thought sod it bought a 555PS (got a great deal PXing the XPS) and my life the difference was incredible Hi New to this forum. Maximum is couple of the advices related to question. Menu. The only real way to tell is to set them up carefully in your own system, and take your time judging with your own ears. Also look to the various excellent Chord DAC’s. Naim Forum Register your products Warranty policy Extended warranty Hi everyone, total Naim beginner here, so thanks to all the authors of posts that have helped me make up my mind and start my journey with the SN3. 5mm remote output on the back of the NDX2 to the RCA RC5 socket on the rear of the NAC 282 preamp to enable system automation is any configuration necessary on the NAC 282 to enable the function? I understand that you have to enable System Automation in the NDX2 settings but, apart from that, is it just a question of good evening guys. Naim Streaming Products Update (PC) Version 4. As I see it, the advantages of the The NDX2 can obviously be used in a non Naim system. Current price is: 29. ybtts cxmr rwfxntqc htp gomkabk tahvu ocylsi ajl etmxqdk ryvgmnhlz cydg qeyr tmchwr uwsrfv spve