28-May-2017, 16:14
Hello,
The SuperUnitii and D120 are indeed different in sound quality. For me, the D120 was simply too superior to make the SuperUniti an option. That said, I like Naim equipment very much.
If I may say so, the Naim equipment, at least in the more modest price ranges, is a bit indistinct in the bass, and a bit veiled in the treble, so the sound difference you are suggesting is understandable. I personally, did not find the SU more listenable, but if you do, then that is completely reasonable. My experience with streaming to my Naim was exasperating for three years, and with the Devialet it has been flawless.
Just as the Naim is critical of speaker cable, so too the Devialet is sensitive. But the Tellurium Q should be quite a good match. In the same way, power cables and the quality of power at the outlet also makes a notable difference to the mid to upper frequencies. That is my experience, at least. Is your D120 new? Mine took about 60 hours to lose a bit of a metallic edge, especially in the treble. Ah, just re-read and noticed that you have had the D120 for a year, so break in is not an issue. I don't know the Cyrus or Spendor, so can't comment there. But if you just find the Naim is a better fit for your ears. then that is completely fair.
There are some other members here who have, or who had, Naim equipment and may be able to help or advise further, either on the sound character or setup.
(Rome)
The SuperUnitii and D120 are indeed different in sound quality. For me, the D120 was simply too superior to make the SuperUniti an option. That said, I like Naim equipment very much.
If I may say so, the Naim equipment, at least in the more modest price ranges, is a bit indistinct in the bass, and a bit veiled in the treble, so the sound difference you are suggesting is understandable. I personally, did not find the SU more listenable, but if you do, then that is completely reasonable. My experience with streaming to my Naim was exasperating for three years, and with the Devialet it has been flawless.
Just as the Naim is critical of speaker cable, so too the Devialet is sensitive. But the Tellurium Q should be quite a good match. In the same way, power cables and the quality of power at the outlet also makes a notable difference to the mid to upper frequencies. That is my experience, at least. Is your D120 new? Mine took about 60 hours to lose a bit of a metallic edge, especially in the treble. Ah, just re-read and noticed that you have had the D120 for a year, so break in is not an issue. I don't know the Cyrus or Spendor, so can't comment there. But if you just find the Naim is a better fit for your ears. then that is completely fair.
There are some other members here who have, or who had, Naim equipment and may be able to help or advise further, either on the sound character or setup.
(Rome)
Damon
Powernode, NAD M32, Cambridge CD transport, Analysis Plus, Nordost, iFi Nova, CSS Criton 1TDX, KEF C62
Vancouver, Canada
