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Rega Brio R vs. Naim 5i integrateds...

Hi,

I have had much in the way of high-end gear...and am putting together a small system and would like to consider these two integrateds. I've had ARC, CJ, Classe and much more...mainly dipole speakers and Thiels.

So for this 2nd smaller system...I thought I would try one of these British integrateds.....understand PRAT and it seems people talk of that with these two.

If any of you have any experience with either...please share your insight with me..

Thanks
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rossb
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I currently have a Rega Brio-R that I have bought out of curiosity. I used to own a Naim integrated years ago.

The Naim amps are much better. The Rega has a kind of likeable enthusiasm and a fast, almost aggressive sound, but is tonally a bit dull and unrefined. The Naim is a much more balanced, refined sound (by comparison). I would not hesitate to choose the Naim out of those two.

But you should also try to hear the Exposure 3010 s2, which is better than both.
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