Video – Multitest – the best amplifier for 2500 euros
It was time for another big group test. Live on Youtube, with you! On saturday 22-08-2002 we tested seven beautiful amplifiers in the price class of 2500 euro next to each other. Three are a bit different: the NAD is the cheapest with 1800 euro, the Advance Paris is a pre- and power-amp combination. And […]
Naim adds Qobuz via firmware update
Naim announces that Qobuz is available for the brand’s music streamers via a firmware update. From now on you can listen to streams in the highest quality available.
Review Naim Nait XS 3
The Naim Nait XS 3 is an excellent analogue integrated amplifier. It has sufficient inputs, meaningful outputs, a Class A headphone amplifier and now also a fine phono stage. It is also easy to use, has an excellent remote control and is packed with quality components.
Multitest: Seven integrated amplifiers 5000 – 6500 euro
What a test. We have learned a lot from being able to put these beauties right next to each other. Because honestly: they are all beautiful devices. Every brand has its own signature. Every brand has its strong and less strong points. And unfortunately it’s true: saving money makes sense.
Review NAIM ND5 XS2
NAIM is an excellent successor to the ND5 XS2. The new XS2 has an (even) more musical character overall. Vocals look cleaner and a little warmer. That is nice. The level of detail and imaging has remained the same overall. But in the subtle details differences are noticeable. At the bottom of the line the overall picture is a bit better. Add ROON and for us the control side is right too. Remember: the new XS2 no longer has a display, no optional power supply and no remote control. No problem for us… but maybe for you.
NAIM is a ‘very’ British manufacturer of high quality audio equipment. The brand was founded in 1973 by Julian Vereker. NAIM started manufacturing amplifiers. The first product was a NAP160 power amplifier. Soon followed a preamplifier: the NAC12. NAIM is a brand that believes in power supplies. Each device is equipped with a gigantic toroidal transformer. The brand also has external, upgrade power supplies available.