Naim dealer here naim is generally best with other Naim gear
arc works with most gear tonnaly these components are very different
NAim is warm and punchy
Arc transparent and a bit bright
Dave and Troy
Audio intellect NJ
Naim dealer
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. |
@suso - Having owmed a NAIM amp it is my opinion that there are some questionable design descisions that have been made across the entire NAIM line...
and these are the things I have experienced first hand.- who knows what else is "lurking" in the shadows? Don’t get me wrong - I like the sound of NAIM gear very much, but as a company, they
For those reasons I would opt for the Audio Research. But if you are happy with your NAIM gear - enjoy It’s just my rather "Jaded" opinion - Steve |