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A21SE vs Supernait 3 vs Eci 6 mkII

Hi,

I'm kinda undecided on which amp to choose of the 3. I have an opportunity to audition the Supernait and Eci 6 mk ii separately but I haven't heard the Sugden A21se Signature. Any thoughts on which will be best? I like an amp that has good timing on bass and good extensions on the highs. Thanks
nusstu
nusstu OP
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Thanks Kevin, that's good to hear. I'll save quite a lot of I do go for A21SE. My only problem with the Supernait is that it sounds a bit cold sometimes but it's very detailed. I've listened to the A21 which sounds more musical but the bass isn't as clean. Hopefully the SE sounds better. 
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audioguy85
2,018 posts
 
The A21se hands down....you will love it, as I do. No problem with bass here...
calvinandhobbes
290 posts
 
The A21se sounded better to me than the Supernait 3 with a "faster", more articulate reproduction of music as well as a fuller, more upfront sound. The one area in which I thought the Supernait did better was the ability to play louder or provide more power for less sensitive speakers
ryder
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As usual it will depend on the speakers that will be matched to the amp. The Sugden A21SE will sound slow and lack the pace, rhythm and dynamics of the Naim Supernait when matched with certain speakers.
nusstu OP
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@ryder I agree with you. I finally heard the A21se with magicos and it sounds slow however, I listened to the Supernait 3 with Focal and they seemed a lot faster and more agile. For me, the Supernait seems to be easier to match
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