Let me know your choice please


I currently have a Naim 5i integrated (with a passive front end) and would like to replace it with something "similar" - i.e....
- integrated - solid state
- 3-4 line level inputs - type: phono and/or XLR
- 50 to 100 watts (real watts)
- no onboard DAC/digital or phono required (just an amp)
- unit must not get too warm e.g. the NAIM runs at room temp
- much match or exceed the NAIM capabilities i.e. Bass control, dynamics, imaging, clarity
- must be available in Canada
- my snack bracket is in the region of $2500-$3500 cdn

Currently considering Simaudio Moon 250i and Musical Fidelity M3si/M5si products
- any feedback on these two brands/models would be helpful

Discounted Bryston - from what I have read they are a little too clinical and they are the more expensive option

Anyone know anything about Analogue Audio gear?

Driving: Gershman Sonogram speakers - sensitivity 89 dB @ 1w/1m, an Impedance of 6 ohms

Many Thanks in advance
williewonka

Showing 1 response by f917025

swapping without really having any issues can cause you to make mistakes. what's wrong with the naim? if you like the sound keep it
you are easy pray to salesmen when you don't know what you want
you will have to listen to simaudio or mf for yourself so you can tell if you like it .whether it matches your speakers will be a bit of a gamble unless you audition amps with them
 naim  are great amps if it's just about going to a newer model 
you can try new naim stuff.but since it's without a dac than what's to upgrade ?
sometimes old models sound better. i wouldn't pay 3k for something made in taiwan  .i'm using an arcam amp from the 90's sounds great i see no reason to change an amp that sounds good .once you change the amp to another brand a few things will change at the same time and it will never be the same .