Naim Nait 5si Vs Xs2, Aug 27, 2023 · Hi Eddie. MY budget is around 2000GBP. Jun 28, 2013 · Nait XS 2 features 70 Watts per channel (into 8ohms) and as with the Nait 5si features upgraded components, a revised electronic design and a new 1/4″ (6. Jun 26, 2013 · On sale next month is a complete new range of Naim NAIT integrated amplifiers: the NAIT 5si, NAIT XS 2 and SUPERNAIT 2. I’m new to the Naim world, but liking it so far The NAIT 5si is the entry-level NAIT and the direct replacement of the NAIT 5i (with italic 'i'); [17][35] the NAIT XS 2 is positioned as the mid-range product. The Supernait has a different character to the other two, a very weighty powerful sound. For me a Nait XS demands a source of comparable quality. I have tried moving the speakers around to tone down the midrange but hasn't made any difference. Jun 11, 2022 · I’ve been through the same choices, I found the xs2 a clear step up from the 5si. To my ears the XS is a big step up from the 5si with a good deal more drive and authority, perhaps due to the active preamp. The three models have been designed with improved power supplies, better components in critical areas, new circuit layouts and built-in headphone amplifiers. IF you want upgradability though, go Nait XS2, since you can later add a Hi-Cap (TeddyPardo or whatever), or get better speakers and stuff like that. Also the XS 2 offers upgrade options (power supply, power amp) which the 5si does not. I'm looking for the best Naim integrated amplifier form them. Your DB1s will appreciate the extra power too. The separates also offer more upgradability of course and the Nova offers more user friendliness with it’s fancy screen and slick appearance. But your current CD player and amp make a nicely balanced pair and unbalancing it might ultimately prove quite expensive. May 3, 2020 · The ND5XS2 + Nait XS2 is slightly better than the Nova but has less bass grunt but more detail (probably cause of the higher wattage of the Nova). Apr 5, 2020 · I used to run a 5Si amplifier for six years and thought it was a great amplifier, all the usual Naim qualities such as good pace, rhythm and timing. What would be good upgrades for these? Also a Supernait 2 is an interesting possibility. Oct 5, 2016 · Hello, I got brand new ProAc DB1s. I’m looking to get a second Naim system. I then upgraded to a XS 2 amplifier around 9 months ago and think it is a worth while improvement over the baby NAIT. [17][35] The SUPERNAIT 2, the flagship integrated amplifier in the Naim stable individually decoupled inputs and no digital circuitry. Though I think the sound of the XS2 is much better than 5si. I’m looking at either a Nait 5 or a Nait XS2. I just want to know what's differentiations between the XS2 and the 5si. Seen bits and pieces about, just really wanted some advice on what people have used in the past and what is good. The Nait XS2 has a Naim preamplifier section that doubles as a Class-A headphone amplifier. . Mar 23, 2015 · But, the Nait 5si should be enough, it's the natural partner for the CD player and speakers you have (price-wise). Jun 18, 2023 · I’ve owned all of those over the years, I think you’d be fine with a XS2, a Supernait 2 will give you more of the same and more power but given this is a secondary setup you could split any budget more favourably and allocate more to a source you could grow in to longer term. I found the xs2 vs supernait was more of a different sound character preference that one being clearly better than the other. Jul 26, 2017 · Total balance seems much more biased towards vocals and treble and doesn't seem as musical as the 5si. Jun 18, 2023 · Good evening troops!! So the Naim bug has got me. Oct 5, 2016 · I agree that the XS 2 sounds better than the 5si. 35mm) front panel headphone output. Could you give me any your Sep 5, 2013 · Overeenkomsten en Verschillen Om met de overeenkomsten te beginnen: de behuizingen zijn grotendeels onveranderd, alleen verraadt een grotere hoofdtelefoonuitgang op de fronten van de Nait 5si en de XS2 dat we met het nieuwe model te doen hebben. 6o2g, gxmn, lciw, vm8e, ixlm3, o5ra1, apiw, s8laz, t3pg, uya,
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