Really apples and oranges.
Naim is known for having a warm, punchy sound that is really different than most other companies. The NAC 272 is a real preamplifier with multiple ins and outs for analog and is of course a fully active analog preamplifier.
The Auralic is more of a dac with an analog input. The Auralic is going to have Auralic traits clean and detailed sound.
If you like a more tube like presentation then Naim will be better if you prefer clean and articulate then Auarlic.
The question is do you need analog inputs or just volume control?
Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ Naim dealers
Naim is known for having a warm, punchy sound that is really different than most other companies. The NAC 272 is a real preamplifier with multiple ins and outs for analog and is of course a fully active analog preamplifier.
The Auralic is more of a dac with an analog input. The Auralic is going to have Auralic traits clean and detailed sound.
If you like a more tube like presentation then Naim will be better if you prefer clean and articulate then Auarlic.
The question is do you need analog inputs or just volume control?
Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ Naim dealers