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Mixing Naim Pre with Other Amps

I am considering adding a Naim NAC 112 pre and CD5 with Flatcap2 power supply to my existing home theater set-up for improved 2-channel audio listening. My current main amp is a McCormack DNA-2 Dlx and I have Thiel CS6 front speakers. I know the Naim can perform Unity pass-thru to integrate with the current processor for HT.

Does anyone have any experience with using Naim pre-amps with my (or similar) other gear and what impressions do you have of this. I do have a long run (18ft) to the main amp so I think I will need a new long special DIN to RCA or XLR cable.

Through researching these pieces, I am expecting the Naim/McCormack/Thiel combo to produce a nice detailed sound without being harsh or bright. I haven't gotten the local store to bring the gear to my house yet which is the only way I think I could properly demo this setup.

Thanks in advance for any comments on this idea.
bundy
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bora
61 posts
 
instead of a 112 pre, get the nait-5 intergrated ,the rest is just fine.......the 5's pre is virtually the same as 112 plus you will have another amp available for use later if you would want to add bipolars for side........i hope this helps.
bundy OP
127 posts
 
Bora,

I see your point but I have plenty of amp channels currently and would like to make the 2-channel sound as good as possible. I think the seperates would be a little better than the integrated.

I'm most interested in mixing the Naim with other gear. Are there any potential pitfalls?
bundy OP
127 posts
 
Hasn't anyone done this? I was hoping for a little more feedback on this topic.

Thanks in advance.
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