Naim Supernait vs Nait XS vs Nait 5i: Differences

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http://forums.naim-audio.com/eve/forums?a=search&reqWords=Nait+XS+vs+Supernait

http://forums.naim-audio.com/eve/forums?a=search&reqWords=Nait+5i+vs+Nait+XS

I compared the 5i to the supernait and would have to say sonically they are quite close but since the supernait has more power so it can 'control' low efficient speakers better. Then added the flatcap power supply and the power/control jumped up a hair more. The speakers we used were the Dynaudio C2's. For its price point the 5i held its own pretty good. With the xs and supernait you can add the flatcap where with the 5i you can't.

Thanks all for your comments. Tried to access the Naim forum but membership still pending approval. Guess my application may have been rejected.

To paraphrase Groucho: I wouldn't join any forun that would take someone like me as a member.

I have owned all three. Unless you need the DAC in the Supernait, I would not recommend it over the Nait XS. That is my favorite. It has almost as much power. Supernait is more than twice the price of Nait XS at retail.

Having said that, The Nait 5i is pretty darn close at a much lower price. The Nait XS can take a power supply, Nait 5i cannot. Power supplies in the world of Naim are a big upgrade, worthwhile. Nait XS can power a Stageline phono preamp and it has a subwoofer output, Nait 5i cannot do either.

Can't go wrong with any of them. Naits are always great, no matter which one you choose.