NAIM 282/250DR/HC2DR against Accuphase E5000
Hi, I’m building a system again from scratch after a divorce. My speakers will be Kudos Titan 606. Contemplating integrated Accuphase E5000 vs separates NAIM 282/HCDR/250DR.
I hear both are a good match to the 606, in my country I can get a better discount on Accuphase and so the prices are E5000 USD $11,400 vs the NAIM combo. USD$ 14,250.
I like most music except jazz and most classical.
Naim integrateds are not very good. True Naim quality starts from 282/250DR in my book. If you want to go integrated, look at other alternatives such as Accuphase, Luxman, Pass Labs etc. The Accuphase E-5000 and Naim 282/250DR would sound quite different. GENERALLY, Accuphase is more to refined, warm and glowing midrange and treble. Naim is more to pace, rhythm and dynamics. Nothing beats a home demo in your room, with your speakers. |
@chayro I was not referring to your post when I made the comment. I was referring to the OP’s post mentioning about the Supernait 3. Yes, I agree that the result with the SN3 wouldn’t be too good when it's matched with the Kudos speaker. Most Naim owners who have Kudos Titan 606 or larger floorstanders use 252/300 or 552/300 with the speakers. |
