Naim XS3 or Elicit-R to replace ELex-R

I currently own the Rega Elicit-R. I've owned many integrated amps from Plinius, Arcam, Musical Fidelity, Bryston, Anthem, Audio Refinement and more. I also previously owned a Rega Brio (older version). I've kept the Rega Elicit-R longer than any other integrated amp. It replaced separates, as well as the previously mentioned integrated amps. 

I used to buy the new Elicit R and did not accept the sound. Sold out quickly.

The designer in Rega must be different person.

why not listen to them yourself ? You‘re the guy who‘s going to end up wearing the outcome of the choice you make, not any of the posters here.

I have the Elicit R driving klipsch Cornwall 4 speakers. Not sure why so many claim the amp to be lean. Not at all. To many people on this forum read reviews and pass along one persons opinion. The best advice anyone could give is to try it for yourself. If you read reviews and base purchasing on them you will never be able to find your Nirvana!

” Hyper-detailed” LOL what the heck does that mean? Maybe you should throw a blanket over your speakers. I’m going to buy a less detailed amp. LMAO

Its fun to try new things. But asking for opinions on sound is like asking how food tastes. It’s a very personal thing.

Well to each his or her own.

Well, I was able to find an Elicit-R on Audiogon and purchased it.  Build quality was excellent. The sound, however, was very unlike the Elex-R or the Brio I owned several years ago.  It did not have the Rega "sound" I was used to.  While it did flesh out some more detail in the music and a tad more grunt in the bass, the sonics were on the lean side. Maybe what seattle_mike heard about.  Anyway, the Elicit-R is gone. I may go back to the Elex-R, but I'm going to try to audition the Exposure 2510. 

I used to own naim nac 152xs and nap 155xs. One of the replacement i considered was a rega elicit r. The naim gives
bigger wider soundstage whereas the elicit r have a more
3d presentation, rega also have a lower noise floor. Naim will give you a wall of sound akin to a live music, it is big and fast sounding;
 rega is more detailed and should have been fantastic if
not for its “small voicing” presentation.

rega also runs very hot.

I'd love some comparisons between the Elex-R, the Elicit-R and the XS3 myself.   I've seen comments about the Elicit-R being too 'incisive' or 'lean' or 'bright'.    I'm a big Rega fan but not keen on 'hyper-detailed' gear.   If I wanted that I'd get a class D amp.  

I have those focus 110 - incredible speakers.

The more power you can give them, the better. They actually need more than the focus 160.

I own the Rega Elicit-R. Not sure how it compares to the Elex-R, or the Naim unit, but I love mine. I bought it used, at a bit more than 50% of list, and find it to be a great value. I've owned integrated amps from Musical Fidelity, Plinius, Arcam, Anthem, Bryston and probably a few I don't remember. The Rega Elicit-R has been my favorite.

The Rega Elicit-R seems to be built like a tank. If you are interested in it, I would suggest you purchase a nice used unit and save yourself some money. 

I'm also interesested in this question...I'm also considering Moon 240i, moon 250i and a used Naim supernait 2 for my Dynaudio Special forty.