rod ayling
pfm Member
Its now available for £2.2k . It was dropped by £300 in a matter of days.
He's also stuck it on Ebay at £2.5k
He's also stuck it on Ebay at £2.5k
Rega Aethos?
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Darren L
Egalitarian
Probably nothing 'wrong' with it and 101 reasons why he may be selling, good buy for someone who wants one.
.You are quite right, it’s a wonderful amp, there is no question about that but I have since been offered a good deal on something entirely different. I’m going active with the Linn 530 system and as such my current passive system is up for sale.
rod ayling
pfm Member
I would have loved to get the Aethos, as i have the R versions of Saturn and Elicit, so a natural choice.
But as i intend to go down the streaming and possibly server path, a Supernait 3 makes more sense with a Naim front end.
Also, if i keep the Saturn R rather than get a server, i would be curious to hear what using the Saturn as a transport into the Naim NDX2 dac would do for Cd replay ? Rega aren't planning higher end dacs either.
Good luck with the sale, at that price i don't think it will be gathering dust for long.
But as i intend to go down the streaming and possibly server path, a Supernait 3 makes more sense with a Naim front end.
Also, if i keep the Saturn R rather than get a server, i would be curious to hear what using the Saturn as a transport into the Naim NDX2 dac would do for Cd replay ? Rega aren't planning higher end dacs either.
Good luck with the sale, at that price i don't think it will be gathering dust for long.
hifinutt
hifinutt
fab , good luck
Ria Tolstoy
Member
Have been A\B testing Aethos v Supernait 3 (SN3).
My setup is: Rega P6, Dynavector20x2l, Aria phonostage, Chord Shawline interconnects/ mains/speaker cables. Buchardt S400's bookshelves (which are incredible BTW if you're tight on space).. Rega Elex-r, Apollo CD. Bluesound Node2i (Tidal/Qobuz Studio). So after hours of full on A/B'ing here's my humble opinion.
Overall I found the Rega Aethos sound more engaging, richer and detailed. It sounded great at low vols, this was a big surprise as my Buchardts prefer higher vols but the detail and control at lower vols is really enjoyable and if you crank up the vol I could actually play at higher vols because of the control the Aethos has. My S400's are 4ohm and sound incredible with the Aethos. I liked the volume control, I thought incrementally it's spot on. I noted that the balance between the 2 speakers was better, more equal if that makes sense...
I understand the Naim PRaT thing now but the Aethos is no slouch... I like relaxed listening and found the SN a little dry and thin sounding, it's hard to properly verbalise. When it comes to Vinyl the Aethos dug out a little more detail than the SN and sounded richer again, fuller somehow.
To balance this out the SN is lighter where bass is concerned but it finds it and controls it better than the Aethos. SN has more grip on the bass but I missed the low end that the SN couldn't quite reach, the Aethos. Surprisingly the Rega Apollo CD sounded great with the SN!! they really complimented one another. The SN also reminded me of the Hegel H390 which is a huge compliment because that Hegel is a cracking amp, I loved it but... Bang for buck I'd get more from the Aethos personally.
Soundstage was a tie but Rega edges it with depth, in one review its mentioned a 'walk in' depth & I hear that. The SN was slightly more detailed in the highs on some tracks. Johnny Cash's Hurt for example but the Aethos gave his voice more texture, realness.
The SN vocals generally are more forward sounding. I didn't have time to test the headphones amps. Conclusion : I love my Elex-r but the Aethos definately gives more controlled power, detail and textured layers of sound. Having plugged the Elex back in I notice a huge difference...
Once I eventually realised it really does come down to 'what sound do you prefer'... it was a relief and I chose Rega...the SN just isn't as much fun to listen too...
My setup is: Rega P6, Dynavector20x2l, Aria phonostage, Chord Shawline interconnects/ mains/speaker cables. Buchardt S400's bookshelves (which are incredible BTW if you're tight on space).. Rega Elex-r, Apollo CD. Bluesound Node2i (Tidal/Qobuz Studio). So after hours of full on A/B'ing here's my humble opinion.
Overall I found the Rega Aethos sound more engaging, richer and detailed. It sounded great at low vols, this was a big surprise as my Buchardts prefer higher vols but the detail and control at lower vols is really enjoyable and if you crank up the vol I could actually play at higher vols because of the control the Aethos has. My S400's are 4ohm and sound incredible with the Aethos. I liked the volume control, I thought incrementally it's spot on. I noted that the balance between the 2 speakers was better, more equal if that makes sense...
I understand the Naim PRaT thing now but the Aethos is no slouch... I like relaxed listening and found the SN a little dry and thin sounding, it's hard to properly verbalise. When it comes to Vinyl the Aethos dug out a little more detail than the SN and sounded richer again, fuller somehow.
To balance this out the SN is lighter where bass is concerned but it finds it and controls it better than the Aethos. SN has more grip on the bass but I missed the low end that the SN couldn't quite reach, the Aethos. Surprisingly the Rega Apollo CD sounded great with the SN!! they really complimented one another. The SN also reminded me of the Hegel H390 which is a huge compliment because that Hegel is a cracking amp, I loved it but... Bang for buck I'd get more from the Aethos personally.
Soundstage was a tie but Rega edges it with depth, in one review its mentioned a 'walk in' depth & I hear that. The SN was slightly more detailed in the highs on some tracks. Johnny Cash's Hurt for example but the Aethos gave his voice more texture, realness.
The SN vocals generally are more forward sounding. I didn't have time to test the headphones amps. Conclusion : I love my Elex-r but the Aethos definately gives more controlled power, detail and textured layers of sound. Having plugged the Elex back in I notice a huge difference...
Once I eventually realised it really does come down to 'what sound do you prefer'... it was a relief and I chose Rega...the SN just isn't as much fun to listen too...
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rod ayling
pfm Member
I've got a Supernait 3 on home demo, as i see myself getting a Naim front end, so it makes more sense than an Aethos.
It's a stunning upgrade from an Elicit R for me.
Now just how to get the money?
It's a stunning upgrade from an Elicit R for me.
Now just how to get the money?
rod ayling
pfm Member
i think you are spoilt for choice with either of these two amps.
Im thinking of creating extra funds by providing a gigolo service for older women.
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes........
Im thinking of creating extra funds by providing a gigolo service for older women.
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes........