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Rega Brio R vs. Naim 5i integrateds...

Hi,

I have had much in the way of high-end gear...and am putting together a small system and would like to consider these two integrateds. I've had ARC, CJ, Classe and much more...mainly dipole speakers and Thiels.

So for this 2nd smaller system...I thought I would try one of these British integrateds.....understand PRAT and it seems people talk of that with these two.

If any of you have any experience with either...please share your insight with me..

Thanks
whatjd
realhifi
159 posts
 
Mezzanine,

Not a simple comparison. One that I can't do justice to in the constraints of a blog. Know that with either amplifier you will be getting one of the very top sounding amplifiers in their respective price catagories and they both can be a the centerpiece of a modest and superb modern hifi system.
Feed them well and they will reward you.

Both companies and both amps are at the top of the game today.
headshrinker2
110 posts
 
I've never heard the Rega integrated, but I've owned and greatly enjoyed Naim 5i and XS. Both are wonderful.

Have you had a chance to demo either/both the Rega and Naim in your home?
vmhf
52 posts
 
'Feed them well and they will reward you' is the best advice to give anyone setting up a system.
I have owned both and find the Naim sound extremely involving and more 'front seat'. The Rega amp I also enjoyed having a different presentation with more laid back sound in MY SYSTEM. Both deserve to be auditioned never the less.
realhifi
159 posts
 
Vmhf,
The new Brio R is a whole different kettle of fish than the older Brio. More...shall we say "brio".
mynaimaudio
2 posts
 
With Naim SBL speakers and CDS player IMO Brio R is better.Flows better,sounds more analogue less digital.
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