Naim preamps are very dependent on the outboard power supplies used. I have never compared Naim with Audio Research, but if you get the 282, it needs a minimum of 2 HiCaps to really get going, but the Supercap really transforms it. But I’ve never heard any Naim preamp mated to anything except a Naim amp. I remember someone on the Naim Forums using a 252 with some SET tube monos and it was supposedly excellent.
Nain 282 vs audio research ls5mk2
hi, has anyone had a chance to compare the naim 282 preamplifiers and the audio research ls5mk2?
would the naim improve the sound?