Naim Power Amp question

[Ultra Violent]

I currently run a Naim NAC122 Pre into 2*NAP150's (bi-amped) into Kandy TR-5s. Do you think swapping the 2 NAP150's for 1 NAP250 is a worth while upgrade? Or should I look at upgrading the Pre-amp first? Subjective question I know but...

[DavidY]

UV

Going for a 250.2 is probably an upgrade but only you ears can tell, get one on home demo and try it out. (Naim oare not big recommenders of bi-amping)

davidy

[Ultra Violent]

Yeah, I heard that Naim were not big fans of bi-amping, but don't really understand why.

The truth is, I have a NAP150 and NAP175 I bought for my Home Cinema, but can't face the wiring hell that is removing the old stuff, so thought i'd use the NAP175 in stereo mode and bi-amp my 2ch Naim system (uses a NAP150). My old 2ch was based around a Creek bi-amped set-up and they (Creek), raved about bi-amping so thought i'd give it a go.

I could hack up the 150 and 175 and turn them into 4 mono blocks...

[DavidY]

I think Naim's philosphy is that the a better power amp is better than two biamped lesser amps. If you want to use multiple ower amps then they would suggest an Active System!

I'm a firm beliver in bigger power amps, there is so substitute for power (as in cars!) as you usually get better bass control, better bass and low volumes and much faster transient handling (due to the size of power supplies that large amps invariably have)

davidy

[Ultra Violent]

I agree, which is why I thought bi-amping would be good, less load on each amp and more dynamic head room.