naim is one of the great analog outputs for the last thirty years and their reputation and overall quality is with the best. so in saying that, i have listen to both in a small simple tube system and naim is better in music in everyway. very neutral in tone ,quick and detail ,not at all digital. the aa prima is a first class player in everway. it is more digital sounding and has a little better detail, but detail is not in itself the only criteria you are looking for, pace , tone and detail are music and naim is one of the best .
Naim vs Audio Aero
Hey Guys,
I am looking at 2 players that are currently listed here and am not sure which would be a better match in my system.
The 2 players are a Naim CD5X and AA Prima that would be joining a Jolida 300B (9wpc SET integrated) and a pair of Klipschorns.
I have heard both players, never together and on completely different systems than each other and mine.
I did get to compare a CD5i vs a Rega Apollo, and I preferred the Naim.
I listen to a wide range of music... rock, blues, folk, country, recently getting into jazz, not much "pop radio", and no classical.
I am hoping for a player with good musicality, dynamics, and detail that will lean slightly toward a warmer analog sound
as opposed to a hyper detailed DIGITAL sound.
My speakers can be a little "in your face" with brighter electronics, my amplifier choice has helped a lot in this respect.
Any and all thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking at 2 players that are currently listed here and am not sure which would be a better match in my system.
The 2 players are a Naim CD5X and AA Prima that would be joining a Jolida 300B (9wpc SET integrated) and a pair of Klipschorns.
I have heard both players, never together and on completely different systems than each other and mine.
I did get to compare a CD5i vs a Rega Apollo, and I preferred the Naim.
I listen to a wide range of music... rock, blues, folk, country, recently getting into jazz, not much "pop radio", and no classical.
I am hoping for a player with good musicality, dynamics, and detail that will lean slightly toward a warmer analog sound
as opposed to a hyper detailed DIGITAL sound.
My speakers can be a little "in your face" with brighter electronics, my amplifier choice has helped a lot in this respect.
Any and all thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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