Can’t comment on Accuphase, but the 282 preamp improves dramatically with a second high cap and much more with a supercap. The 250 has only 80 watts while the Accuphase has 240(?). remember the Naim will involve a lot of boxes, cables and Naim speaker wires for the amp to be stable. Are you ready for that? Plus the Kudos are not very efficient, so they can use the power, especially because you are not a jazz or classical fan, which sounds like you want volume and impact. IMO, go for the Accuphase. Simple, powerful, tone controls. After a divorce, maybe simpler is better.
NAIM 282/250DR/HC2DR against Accuphase E5000
Hi, I’m building a system again from scratch after a divorce. My speakers will be Kudos Titan 606. Contemplating integrated Accuphase E5000 vs separates NAIM 282/HCDR/250DR.
I hear both are a good match to the 606, in my country I can get a better discount on Accuphase and so the prices are E5000 USD $11,400 vs the NAIM combo. USD$ 14,250.
I like most music except jazz and most classical.
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Thanks for that, the E5000 only really got my interest due to the Kudos UK had the 707 (yes not the 606, but similar I guess) and Accuphase E5000 paired up at a recent HiFi Show and it was a hit apparently. I had a NAIM 252/300/NDS system and the cable jungle did drive me crazy at times. The price increases over the years with Naim has gotten way out of control TBH. It’s not longer remotely affordable - even their low -mid level stuff like what I’m looking at. Their only VFM product now is the SN3 and I’m not sure that’s appropriate for the Kudos 606 TBH. https://kudosaudio.com/kudos-at-the-north-west-audio-show-2022/?amp |
IMO, I’d you owned a 252/300, you will not be happy with the 282/250, especially without a supercap. I just paired down from 3 boxes to an integrated with dac and I really appreciate the simplicity. The integrated cost more than the separates and I think it sounds better. Also, don’t forget the tone controls. Nice to have when you need them. |
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