naim vs ayre

I would prefer the Naim Supernait (not the 200, but 250 OK) for this application - more power on reserve for dynamic passages that the Ayre - and upgrade path available with outboard power supply. With that said - an even bigger integrated like the Plinius Hiato, or separates from Audio Resarch would probably be my first pick with the C1 if space and budget allow.

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We pair C1s, C2s, and Sapphires frequently with the Supernait. The synergy is simply fantastic. (Hicap helps with the Sapphire, Flatcap for C1s or C2s is a great upgrade option ((especially if you are considering the CD5 XS))

The Supernait is a really great value and has more than enough current to drive most any Dynauudio model into sonic bliss!

Ayre makes very nice equipment as well.

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Upgrading 2 years ago from naim nait5, supernait2 was the obvious choice...until I heard the ayre ax-7e. I can only describe a beauty, naturalness to its sound. Timbraly much more colour, clarity and imaging specificity to die for! I bought the ayre on the spot and haven't looked back. This with audiolab Mdac (until I get the ayre qb9) fed with iMac and pmc twenty 24 speakers. As a naim fan, the superiority of the ayre (not widely known in the uk) was astonishing. Converted! All with cardas cables, makes a difference with the ayre and much more friendly than nac a5 !! 

I would be very careful matching up the C-1's. With the wrong amp they can sound very analytical. With these speakers I would only want to buy something If I audition first. And yes, I have experience with the C1's having owned them for 3 years

Plinius/Pass labs would be a good choice..more power the better they sound IMO .I would agree with above posters that the Ayre wouldnt do it