Naim nait 5
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say it as it is
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I have a Nait5i it punches well but I think not in the same league as your set up hard to say tho I only have a 180 with a 72. 5i certainly has similar kind of sound if that makes any sense?
but completely left field I have a Rotel RA05 SE it sounds very nice with my previous tannoy DC6T and my current quaint Naim Nac 402 have been hugely impressed with this humble little 40w amp
but completely left field I have a Rotel RA05 SE it sounds very nice with my previous tannoy DC6T and my current quaint Naim Nac 402 have been hugely impressed with this humble little 40w amp
Gomers1607
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My suggestion would be an Exposure integrated. There's a couple on the bay at the moment (no connection to either seller). A bargain of an XM5 and, better still and the one I use, a 2010S2D. Both better than a Nait by some margin IMO.
Gervais Cote
Predator
Personally, if I was to go down the path from a 250, I would go with a NAC 42 or 32 with a NAP110.
You will still get most of the benefits of the 250 (maybe even more !) and fit the budget and shelf space.
You will still get most of the benefits of the 250 (maybe even more !) and fit the budget and shelf space.
Bob Edwards
pfm Member
No.
The 72/Hicap/250 is in an entirely different league compared to the Nait 5.
Why the interest in downsizing?
Tim Jones
pfm Member
11 years ago I downsized from a 52/Scap/135s to a Nait 2, and honestly loved it. In a small room, with the right speakers, and depending on your definition of "to some degree", the answer is "possibly".
worz
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Mainly the amount of time I actually use it these days plus my hearing changes from day to day etc
zekezebra
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I can see where you are coming from. Some years back I was using a 42.5 / 110 combo and had a demo of the 250 using my ProAc Tablettes and honestly could not justify the extra cost for such a small (maybe perceived) improvement.
jimmytwos
pfm Member
I always liked the original 5, it does things most people like. Your current kit will probably out perform the 5, but in real world conditions it will likely depend on what you want? Remote control and perhaps more inputs are important? I use a 5i and am quite satisfied with it.
1000RPM
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I run a 62/HC/140 (I used to run a NAP250). Speakers are ES11s on dedicated stands.
Recently I changed sources to a CD5 and NAT5, so I picked up a NAIT5 to complete the set.
I've found the NAIT5 to be a very enjoyable amp. It doesn't have the same power as my CB boxes and I find myself turning up the volume to around 10 o'clock to get a room filling sound. It's fast as anything I've heard from Naim and very punchy without the shrill edge of the NAIT3 (had several of those, tried to love it but never could).
In its raw state, bass isn't overwhelming but it is present and articulate - not as much slam as a 250 but bass is well balanced and pleasingly full. The sound sits between the speakers in a very solid way. There's even a bit of depth to the sound stage. Adding a Hicap (or in my case an Avondale PSU) pushes the sound wider, creates a richer midrange and brings more bass to the party with pace and timing intact.
I expected to have the NAIT5 in situ for a couple of weeks. Two months later it's still in place. Overall I'd say the NAIT5 retains more of the 'house sound' of the CB/Olive era - certainly more than later Series 5 boxes.
So a recommendation from me for the NAIT5. If you want more power for your SBLs, a NAIT XS with 60w per channel and the same upgradeability might be worth consideration.
Recently I changed sources to a CD5 and NAT5, so I picked up a NAIT5 to complete the set.
I've found the NAIT5 to be a very enjoyable amp. It doesn't have the same power as my CB boxes and I find myself turning up the volume to around 10 o'clock to get a room filling sound. It's fast as anything I've heard from Naim and very punchy without the shrill edge of the NAIT3 (had several of those, tried to love it but never could).
In its raw state, bass isn't overwhelming but it is present and articulate - not as much slam as a 250 but bass is well balanced and pleasingly full. The sound sits between the speakers in a very solid way. There's even a bit of depth to the sound stage. Adding a Hicap (or in my case an Avondale PSU) pushes the sound wider, creates a richer midrange and brings more bass to the party with pace and timing intact.
I expected to have the NAIT5 in situ for a couple of weeks. Two months later it's still in place. Overall I'd say the NAIT5 retains more of the 'house sound' of the CB/Olive era - certainly more than later Series 5 boxes.
So a recommendation from me for the NAIT5. If you want more power for your SBLs, a NAIT XS with 60w per channel and the same upgradeability might be worth consideration.