A21SE vs Supernait 3 vs Eci 6 mkII


Hi,

I'm kinda undecided on which amp to choose of the 3. I have an opportunity to audition the Supernait and Eci 6 mk ii separately but I haven't heard the Sugden A21se Signature. Any thoughts on which will be best? I like an amp that has good timing on bass and good extensions on the highs. Thanks
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Showing 2 responses by kevinhughes77

The A21SE is tremendous so if you can audition absolutely do. I went to it from a Luxman 507ux which was also a great amp - after a side by side I could give up the Sugden sound so the Luxman was sold on. When I had the Supernait in house with the A21SE within a song or two I knew the Naim wasn’t staying. 
I haven’t spent any time with the ECI but I’ve owned Naim Naits previous and demoed The Supernait 3. Currently I own a Sugden IA4 which was an upgrade from an A21SE. Agree with Yeti that the proof is hearing it in your system but I can speak to them a little generally. 
I would say the Naim gear sounded better with more typically sensitive speakers - 89db or less to my ear.  I’ve heard them sound excellent with Harbeth, Falcon and Graham Audio for example. Didn’t like Naim as well with DeVore, Klipsch or JBL. The Sugden amps have served me well on Klipsch Heresy IV, ATC 40 and now JBL 4367 speakers. I’m definitely a fan of the class A sound.