Out with the Arcam, in with the Naim?
That's the first I've heard about an upgrade to the A38.
That's cause it's a secret! 
Not anymore. 
You could try listening to a DAC with a built in pre amp such as the MDAC or better and maybe get 2 upgrades for the price of one?
Th OP really needs to discover whether Naim has the right sound.
That's the first I've heard about an upgrade to the A38.
That's cause it's a secret! 
Not anymore. 
.....hence described as "poorly kept". 
There is always the possibility that I am mistaken.

That's the first I've heard about an upgrade to the A38.
That's cause it's a secret! 
Not anymore. 
There is always the possibility that I am mistaken.

Could be if you got the info from a Linn site. 
Could be if you got the info from a Linn site. 
It's "eyes only"......so if I told you, I'd have to de-feather you! 
It's "eyes only"......so if I told you, I'd have to de-feather you! 
Lol,I had to read that twice just be sure what you typed 
It's "eyes only"......so if I told you, I'd have to de-feather you! 
Lol,I had to read that twice just be sure what you typed 
It's a PENGUIN.......(said in a Brian Conley stylee).
You could try listening to a DAC with a built in pre amp such as the MDAC or better and maybe get 2 upgrades for the price of one?
It needs to be a wireless solution, as all my music is stored on my Macbook.
Ok, dealer has thrown me a curve ball - ex-demo 152-XS/155-XS and a new ND5-XS for £3k.. 
You could try listening to a DAC with a built in pre amp such as the MDAC or better and maybe get 2 upgrades for the price of one?
It needs to be a wireless solution, as all my music is stored on my Macbook.
Ok, dealer has thrown me a curve ball - ex-demo 152-XS/155-XS and a new ND5-XS for £3k.. 
snap it up...and you will never feel the need to upgrade again.
until you see an ex-demo HiCap for sale that is...
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It's a PENGUIN.......(said in a Brian Conley stylee).[/quote]
Boring...
It's a PENGUIN.......(said in a Brian Conley stylee).
Boring...
I've seen more boring on here! 





You could try listening to a DAC with a built in pre amp such as the MDAC or better and maybe get 2 upgrades for the price of one?
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