Ayre AX-7e to switch to Naim Supernait


I've been using an Ayre AX-7e for about 6 months now and am considering going to a Naim Supernait. The amount of flexibility the Supernait has seems intriguing but I have no dealer near me to audition. Does anybody have any experience with these two integrateds?
pete5171

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Right now I do not have a CD player so I figured if I bought a Supernait I could use it's internal DAC with my DVD player until funds are available to upgrade to a better front end. I also like the fact that the Supernait can be used a pre or power and allows power supply upgrades. But I've been on the Naim merry go round before and when I start down the path I get obsessed with upgrading. I think I'll probably stick with the Ayre for now and possibly add a L-5xe in the future. Also need to try the Myrtle wood blocks. Thanks for all the advice.
I've also been researching the Pass INT-150 so maybe I'll eventually try that after I acquire a digital front end. Although I really like the sound of the AX-7e I do not like the ergonomics of the unit. I'm just used to a volume control I suppose and the labeling of the inputs I find annoying(Star, Moon, etc.)