Ayre AX-7e to switch to Naim Supernait


I've been using an Ayre AX-7e for about 6 months now and am considering going to a Naim Supernait. The amount of flexibility the Supernait has seems intriguing but I have no dealer near me to audition. Does anybody have any experience with these two integrateds?
pete5171
I've had some experience with the Nait XS which should have a similar sonic character. Sorry, not a Naim guy. For the extra cost between the 2, you might look at going with a DAC or server. The Ayre is a nice piece. I wouldn't look at Naim unless you get into their higher end separates. The integrated's have a unique sound (not particularly natural, lean in the top, loose in the bottom, but they prance along nicely.)
I'm very interested in the comments on this post. Ayre and Naim are pieces I am considering in the near future. Specifically the Ayre AX-7e and the Uniti or XS series from Naim. I will be auditioning them in the next month or so but feedback would be appreciated.

From those who have commented, would you mind elaborating, please? Thanks.

Cheers,

Scott
Moving from the Ayre AX-7e Integrated amp to the Naim Supernait is, in my opinion, a step down because of its terrific sound quality. I own two Ayre AX-7e amps and like them very much. I have one driving Quad 12L speakers in our family room and another one driving Sonus Faber Auditor M speakers in my living room. My music source is the Ayre CX-7eMP CD Player running balanced cables (XLR) to the amp.

The Ayre AX-7e is a basic two channel integrated amplifier without many bells and whistles. It is a great sounding amplifier. What flexibility does the Supernait have that you are looking for? If you need more control over your system than what the Ayre offers, you may have to change amps (Supernait or what ever else). You should consider what impact another amplifier will have on the sound quality coming through your speakers.

Please note that the Ayre AX-7e Integrated amp sounds much better running with balanced inputs and not RCA inputs. Many reviewers have said this. If your source does not have balanced outputs to your amp, maybe you should look at a source that has balanced outputs (XLR Connections).