That's a bummer when one makes a change to the system only to realize that it was better before! I had a Nait once (i think its NAIT as opposed to NATE..) I was quite impressed by the sheer musicality of it. It was very good at getting you into the rythem of the music. I did find that it was very picky as to which speakers it liked, favoring english speakers like Linns and Epos. Never had Naim speakers... Anyway, your new amplification - Sonographe - is a whole different creature. It's a completely different sound. Perhaps your speakers and wires were better suited for the Nait. All in all, there is something to be said for a one box amplification system, as opposed to separates. Besides, the Nait is so cute and loveable, letting one go is like leaving a puppy in the kennel. You're gonna miss it :(
Sold my Naim Nate 2, lots of regrets.
recently sold my Naim Nate 2 for 400. I now think I made the biggest mistake. Has anyone owned the Nate and found it to be superior to many pre/power combos? I purchased some Sonographe gear and feel the Nait in retrospect was better. Any one else with similar experiences?