Ayre AX-7e to switch to Naim Supernait

I think your Pass INT idea or consideration of a SIM integrated would be a worthwhile move that might be a sonic upgrade - ergonomics is an issue only you can decide. On sonics, the Ayre is a mighty fine unit.

I will be auditioning the Naim SuperNait and AX-7e in the next week or two. I will post my impressions for those interested. I've pretty much decided it will be one or the other. If neither one satisfies (which I can't imagine one wont but we all know how that goes sometimes) I'll have to go back to the drawing board.

On a different note, got a HRT Music Streamer+ coming to morrow. Looking forward to testing the comp. audio waters.

Cheers,

Scott

Be sure to compare them with the same DAC or source. the Dac in the Supernait is, while pretty good, its weakest link, IMO. It is probably better than the HRT, however. It just pales in comparison to really pricey dacs. I was using mine with either an ARC Dac8 or a Naim Dac.