In addition, im also putting up the naim gear currently driving these speakers. Naim home audio amplifiers and preamps for sale ebay. The dynaudio special forty speakers decked out in grey and red birchwood veneers. A mate with nait 5i keilidhs is looking to upgrade both.
The volume control is pleasurably stable and assured in its motion. Thrillingly confident, widescreen sound makes the 5i a nobrainer when it comes to drawing up your shortlist. Howdy fellows anybody got the faintest idea on how to use a slee novo with a naim nait 5i mark ii. The original naim nait 5i, has earned a formidable reputation as a classleading, 50watt integrated amplifier offering outstanding musical performance.
Thanks to its big power transformer, the qute delivers the goods. The nait 5si is the highperformance integrated amplifier that you would expect from naim audio. Naim nait xs 2 integrated amplifier tune hifi seattle. Yes, whether youre waiting for a call, trying to have a speakerphone conversation, or just listening for sweet. With any amplifier however the proof of its technology is in the listening. Sep 02, 2017 the dynaudio special forty speakers decked out in grey and red birchwood veneers. Naim nait 5si high end audio amplifier integrated amp. Never used a headphone amp before so apologies if this is a slightly dim question. My dealer and i couldnt tell the difference between the nait 5i cd5i combo and uniti playing the same cd in the same room with the same speakers. If you have a pair of very dull and forgiving speakers, the naim sounds ok. I am running tidal and amazon off my new ipad pro via apple airplay and back to the. I havent audition the nait xs and primare i30 and has ask some audiophile friend look like they are prefer the primare i30 too. Buy naim home audio systems and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. When i bought my dyn focus 140 at cmy they test it on naim nait 5i the sound is ok but still not the sound i looking for.
May 27, 2010 thanks for the information, my budget is only 10k only. The nait xs shares the elegant nonresonant nonmagnetic chassis and bodywork of the nait 5i, but the overall design is derived from the engine of the supernait. So i want to be prepared for that with my next amp purchase. Sep 26, 2014 naim audio nait 5si integrated amplifier herb reichert sep 26, 2014 on the left side of the pond was the new world, where leftbrainers believed that vanishing harmonic distortion meant that all amplifiers sound the same, and that good loudspeakers are a highfidelity audio systems most important components.
It was probably the most over rated piece i ever bought. Buy naim and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The nait xs shares a heritage of 25 years of awardwinning marketinfluencing naim naits naim amplifier integrated. Stereo design naim nait 5i 2 integrated amplifier in hd. The nait 5i is more than just a great introduction to the naim brand. Amp includes a remote, tape loop, and is fully integrable into a 5channel surround system. Im purchasing a naim nait 5i ampcd player, and thought i had settled on ma rs6 speakers to go with them. I guess the answer to if its a primary system or secondary system piece would best be answered by saying it depends on the persons budget. Sep 19, 2019 please be patient, having sold my naim separates,have consolidated my hi fi to just tt,brennan b2 and the uniti atom. Mar 01, 2014 scansonic mb 6 with naim super nait 2 duration. The new model has a 66 percent increase in power, to 50 watts per channel, and naim has added rca inputs in addition to their traditional din connectors. The 5i is also less expensive, making it even more desirable.
Jan 12, 2015 my current main system is a modern take on the classic system clearaudio turntable with linear tracking tonearm, naim nait 5i integrated amplifier, infinity kappa 200 bookshelf speakers, and naim headline headphone amplifier. Theres little or no reason to analyse a track through the nait 5i and the neat motive 1 speakers, because this amplifier appears to do very little. The uniti is a nait 5i, cd5i, and the other stuff in one box. The shock of the new dynaudio special forty speakers cnet. Naims power amplifier options include nap s1, nap 500 dr, nap 300 dr, and nap 250 dr. Its also credited with the ability to deliver levels of communication beyond that of most entrylevel amplifiers. The naim nait range has always been associated with excellent sound quality at an. If youre like us, you feel more than a little annoyed with iphones speaker volume. Naim nait 5si is the latest incarnation of naims popular entrylevel nait 5i, which now features increased power output thanks to a larger toroidal transformer. Stereo design naim nait 5i2 integrated amplifier in hd. Dips in the rankings to make way for regas elexr, but still a.
Oct 09, 2012 just discovered something odd last night, i covered the bottom right of the iphone5 and no sound was produced. Highlights include aptx hd bluetooth, airplay with airplay 2 coming. Handleiding, reparatie, update, garantie, reserve onderdelen of spare parts. Using a headphone amp with the naim nait 5i ii steve. I sit back from my speakers at about 9 feet3metres at the fore said power spl levels and find it quite loud enough. Control of the nait 5si is simplified by the infrared remote control supplied. I am very pleased with the atom but would like to avail myself of the hi res options, currently have tidal on the 90 day trial and have re signed up to amazon music for the hdultrahd option.
And if you simply want to learn more about what goes into naim audio products, youll find indepth white papers on naim audio technologies. We have 4 naim nait 5i amplifier manuals available for free pdf download. The sound was definitely improved by switching to naims speaker cablea bigger effect than ive heard with other amps after switching cables. The next two steps demonstrate using the isclack, a great tool for safely opening the iphone 5c that we recommend for anyone doing more than one repair on an iphone 5, 5s, or 5c. A couple of other things that ive been thinking about is the whole tube option and whether i even want to go down that route. The most recent nait 5si is the latest iteration of naims fabled entrylevel amplifier bringing enhanced performance and usability over its highly regarded. Te nait 5i2 is a maical amp for te money only if you set it up rit wit te rest of your syatem and use te correct speakers cables and plus.
Naim has now come out with an upgraded version, the nait 5i. Popular integrated products include supernait 2, nait xs 2, and nait 5si. The star is a cuttingedge streaming system all you need to do is to add speakers. I always thought there were two speakers on the bottom, ala iphone4s is there no speaker by the earplug port on the iphone5. Naim nait 5i amplifier manuals manuals and user guides for naim nait 5i amplifier. You see, the unitilite has just about everything going for it, including cd playback, streaming of content at up to 192khz32bit depending on format, internet radio, ipod iphone connectivity and ios app control, five digital inputs and 50w per channel amplification, all in a slimline enclosure. Naim nait 5i 2 stereo integrated amplifier 2885 solid. I suest tryin tis combination at a local dealers and make your own mind up. It wont have any problem driving the focals, but its not a good sounding amp. Its your money and you ave to live wit your equipment and sound. Paying homage to the form factor of the nait 2, the qute outshines its fullsize sibling with a presentation that sounds closer to the topshelf naim gear than the nait 5i amplifier that powers the standardsize uniti. Saying this i would agree with you it the atom is capable of a little more. Constructed in a slimline aluminum enclosure, the naim nait xs 2 integrated amplifier provides six analog inputs and the same innovative classa headphone amplifier as the supernait 2. Not so with the nait, where this music somehow sounds sharper and with lots of clarity and, again, impact.
Ive heard the xs3 is a step in the right direction and a bit more foot tapping. Customer support has always been a mainstay of the naim audio philosophy. Dynaudio i like that its trim size is so apartment friendly at 7. The nait xs 2 is both powerful and delicate, dynamic and evenhanded. The nait 5sis front panel looks strong and handsome, in a thoroughbred sort of way. Naim audio also offers separate power amplifiers, which provide a high level of power and finesse. Both units are in excellent condition with original box, manual, din cable, and remote. But those speakers have a soft tweeter and are very forgiving. Naim nait 5si and focal 807w speakers audiogon discussion forum. Bearing in mind that i cant audition either of these combinations, are there any major proscons for either when paired with this. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. My speakers are rather inefficient at 85 db, and the nait s 50 watts are plenty. The nait 5si is a traditional linelevel integrated amp with a discrete headphone amplifier, but has no phono stage, no dac, and no bluetooth capability.
The wave of digital is strong, not because of its sonic quality, but the convenience it offers. Here youll find complete support documentation including quick start guides, product manuals and software updates. Main source is nonnaim streamer but thats off the table right now despite my advise to do that first. Rated at 50wpc into 8 ohms, four linelevel inputs cd, tuner, tape, av, all four of which have rca sockets and two of which cd and tuner also offer the naim 5pin din connectors. Lightweight and compact, its small enough to fit into your pocket or clip onto your. Sent from my iphone using tapatalk whilst smoking, drinking vodka, tuning my radio and reverse parking my car into a police station. I came across a couple used naim nait 5i2 which ive also never.