Best integrated for PSB Imagine T2's


I have an NAD C390DD all digital integrated amplifier. I am considering a big improvement in a DAC, as in a PS Audio Perfectwave DAC. This along with my Project Xtension 10 turntable/musical surroundings nova phenomena phono preamp, would give me quality analog signal inputs from all my sources. Considering an upgrade to an integrated that could better process analog to my PSB Imagine T2 speakers with a big improvement in SQ, any thoughts on an endgame amp for around 5 to 6,000?
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Hmmmmmm, interesting audio troy. I will have to look at that naim. I have changed my mind from the luxman to the simaudio 280 for a dac, but again will look at the naim. As far as upgrading the t2 to t3, that is double the price...I don't know. But you have given me food for thought
Again, Easola, by the time you add up the $5-6k on amp add dac for $3k plus cables you will be spending way more money and not have an integrated solution with the advantages of the Naim.

The Naim sound is so engaging, it is warm and punchy like tubes but with better bass control then a tube amplifier. For so many years Naim has been loved by the major Naim cult  guys in Europe, and the Europen press is wild about  Naim's products, the Naim Nait integrated has been on everyones recommned lists for years.

 The Uniti product line brings the Naim sound to a more wider  range of users and has the major advantages that only a company like Naim can bring to market. 

In terms of sound engineering Naim spent close to $4 million dollars developing this range of products and the new Uniti line actually uses trickle down technology from their much more expensive line of separate components. 

When you factor in all the features, the ability to stream via ios or android, to the piece, the compact size the lack of heat, the fantastic app and the fact that the Naim offers additional products designed to work on the same echo system you will be totally thrilled.

We have sold a lot of the Uniti products and everyone loves them, it is like high end audio without the pain that an entire family can enjoy. 

Just imagine one app to control any product that Naim makes and the ability to add $899 streaming speaker/amp like a Muso for a Kitchen or a Kids bedroom.

The Nova drives our T3 beautifully and can obviously drive the smaller T2 really well.

Please feel free to reach out to us if you need any additional information.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor 


Okay, going to get the psb imagine t3 speaker upgrade. A friend of mine tells me that the Wells Majestic integrated amplifier would absolutely be the best amp in its price range of $3500. Reviews say it has a "convergence" sound giving the best sonic qualities of a tube and ss. Anyone listened to or own the wells?
The naim is very nice, but not sure it is a fit for me. I love this Wells so far, but wondering if anyone has heard it.
Dear Easola, I am curious to why the Naim isn't a fit while the Wells is?

I am not saying that the Wells isn't a terrific piece, but to say that the Naim isn't as good and in some ways perhaps better is a silly argument.

Too many audiophiles think that just because you have a dac built into a amp that is not as desirable, while the press loves products such as the Hegel line and the Naim products.

We sell the T3 and the combination is fantastic sounding. 

Each set up has its strengths. You should try to hear one with the T2 or T3  you would be shocked just how good the Nova is.

Please understand we have nothing to gain from this, the Wells stuff is very nice but your friend is being very narrow minded to say it is the best piece in its price range, it is one of many great products in its price range so is the the Prima Luna, Hegel and many others. 

The point is do you want to move out of the audiophile merry go round and move to a simple fantastic product that does everything in one elegant box, that can become part of an entire world of entertainment that is part of the allure that the Naim has. 

The Naim sound is really fantastic and the companies products are loved by music lovers all over the globe. 

Our shop is filled with many audiophile products from the best brands in audio: Micromega, Naim, Anthem, Electrcompaniet, Parasound, and many others. 

You would be surprised at how many people actually purchase the Naim because it not only sounds fantastic but when you actually demo one the product is just fantastic in the way it operates. 

You may also want to check out the new Anthem STR integrated it is $4,500.00 includes an excellent dac, a phono stage, a headphone amplifier, and state of the art room correction and a 200 watt per channel high current amplifier. 

Now how about comparing the Wells plus a dac and cable to a superior high technology  integrated such as the Anthem STR and then see which way you may want to go, does you friend even know that the Anthem STR exists? 

Our point is to examine the entire market and look at all the market leaders. 

Now if you then add in state of the art room correction you may find that the Anthem will dramatically outperform anything in its price range.

Be open to all the possibilities. 

If I were you I would seek out a dealer in your part of the country and take a listen to:

The Anthem STR
The Wells Majestic
The Naim Nova
Hegel 360 
Prima Luna. 

You may be surprised which way you may lean but at least you would have a much better idea on some of these new fantastic products that you may find would work for you as well. 

Troy
Audio Doctor NJ