Has anyone heard or tried the new Naim Dac?

I am really curious how well it will
preform with non-Naim transports or
the Wadia itransport.

scottmac6203-14-2010 10:15pm

macdude Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 187 posts 04-16-2011 at 02:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "I thought it was somewhat bright sounding, with a definite digital sound. It was detailed though, and if your system would sound better with a detailed, bright sound then maybe you would like it." I'm listening to the Naim DAC right now via USB stick with WAV files. Very analog sounding . . definitely leans to the dark side. It has a tonally rich quality & flow to it that's quite addictive. The biggest compliment I can give it is that I forget I'm listening to digital.
macdude Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 187 posts 04-17-2011 at 04:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Classicjazz, I agree with you on the imaging, though I don't have the Naim sitting on an isolation stand. With my previous DAC, Chord QBD76, you could pick out a layer of music and follow along. Depending on your viewpoint, some people may call this detailed. The Naim has an analog flow to it, and I find I forget I'm listening to digital and can just kick back and enjoy the music.