what amp and power supply are you using? were you upgrading the 282 from a lesser naim pre? i have a nac 82 and am considering a 282 or 52.
Review: Naim Audio NAC 282 Preamplifier
Category: Preamps
This pre-amp was added a few weeks ago and has brought tremendous new musicality to my system. Smoother, fuller, deeper, higher, cleaner, more natural and satisfying.
I am listening to jazz,classical, rock, world, and folk music all of which are just plain marvelous. I am also very familiar with the incredible Audio Note line and have been using their sound as a reference point. The combination of a high quality Naim cd player and pre-amp provides superior accuracy and approaches the pure musical quality of high end Audio Note gear.
Try... Dead Can Dance, Patricia Barber,anything off the French Indigo world music label, and Cyndi Lauper's new cd. Have fun with what you have and enjoy the music.
This pre-amp can be upgraded with the addition of an outboard power supply. I am using one that is good but not quite up to the task. I am completely satisifed with the results but know that for another price tag I can take another big step forward. The upgrade path is a nice part of Naim. Even though it is seductive and addictive, it satisifes the devilish urge to seek more.
The draw back is the Naim price tag. I'm sure somewhere you can get better for the money, right? I just wish I knew where! The importance of system synergy cannot be overlooked in either naim or Audio Note. I just don't have the time or money for trial and error.
Associated gear
Naim CDS2,XPS cdp and power supply
Joseph Audio RM33 speaker
Naim power amp
This pre-amp was added a few weeks ago and has brought tremendous new musicality to my system. Smoother, fuller, deeper, higher, cleaner, more natural and satisfying.
I am listening to jazz,classical, rock, world, and folk music all of which are just plain marvelous. I am also very familiar with the incredible Audio Note line and have been using their sound as a reference point. The combination of a high quality Naim cd player and pre-amp provides superior accuracy and approaches the pure musical quality of high end Audio Note gear.
Try... Dead Can Dance, Patricia Barber,anything off the French Indigo world music label, and Cyndi Lauper's new cd. Have fun with what you have and enjoy the music.
This pre-amp can be upgraded with the addition of an outboard power supply. I am using one that is good but not quite up to the task. I am completely satisifed with the results but know that for another price tag I can take another big step forward. The upgrade path is a nice part of Naim. Even though it is seductive and addictive, it satisifes the devilish urge to seek more.
The draw back is the Naim price tag. I'm sure somewhere you can get better for the money, right? I just wish I knew where! The importance of system synergy cannot be overlooked in either naim or Audio Note. I just don't have the time or money for trial and error.
Associated gear
Naim CDS2,XPS cdp and power supply
Joseph Audio RM33 speaker
Naim power amp
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