Yes! totally agree with your review. The sound of SN3 is so amazing with Chord Qutest DAC and Bluesound Node 2i streamer.

Really great review Jay. I own a Supernait II and it's an amazing integrated. After watching your very informative review of the SN III I was considering buying one. But my satisfaction with my SN II is so high I just don't think I need to look at a newer model yet. I think I may go with a power supply upgrade at some point because I'm a firm believer that you always benefit greatly from a higher quality power supply. I like this aspect of the Naim line....that you can upgrade incrementally instead of having to buy a whole new amplifier.

I have Supernait 3. Im 100% satisfied. It powers obscure speakers in the US anyway, Lu Kang SP230. This amp reproduces the attack of horns or drums like a live performance, and even a quartet of singers stands out from each other easily. Poinciana by The Four Freshman sounds like it was made yesterday with perfect timbre and sense of space.

Excellent take Jay! A comparison with Luxaman tube integrated amp would be great. This is definitely not the final amp list!!

Hey Jay...great job...really like your new solo format...much more focused, concise and quickly conclusive. I'm a vintage Linn LK guy. Nonetheless, I have always loved Naim given their similiarities, not to mention their storied historical partnership, before subsequent fierce competitiveness over the years. Several dealers sell both for a reason. I have recommended Naim to several friends, especially those seeking one box solutions, who bought and love it for life. What's not to love about the Super Nait, XS or 5si? Keep up the great work while you continue your all important engineering education. Cheers!

Dear Jay, thank you very much for sharing your thoughts on the Naim Supernait 3! Could the Sonus faber Electa Amator 3 be a good match with the Supernait 3?

I have naim equipment old enough to be Jay's grandparents! Lol. Got separates in 82. People knock naim for their price but in my opinion have it wrong, it's great value and has always competed with components costing twice as much in my opinion. It would be great if you all read the article in the link and actually get a listen to naim equipment before slamming it. Enjoy music with whatever gear you have! Peace

@juststuff5216

3 жыл бұрын

"People knock naim for their price" I like the lower-end stuff, but in an industry that's littered with overpriced, boutique garbage, drenched in a helping of snake oil, you've got to admit, Naim have dipped their toes in with some higher end gear ... but no more than the rest of them. But as Earl Geddas said; kzread.info/dash/bejne/fmh2z5NrY8axcbA.html - 9:00 "I'm and Electronics minimalist ... the speakers are the key ... speakers and rooms are the key to sound systems, not the electronics!"

@firebladeclements

3 жыл бұрын

@@juststuff5216 weird you just commented the day I picked up supernait 2 used for a good price.

Been loving my SuperNait 3!!

I have owned Naim gear for a while and I love the connection with the performers it gives to my ears. The problem with Naim is the “gravy train” upgrade path you step into when you get higher up the ladder.

Your point about it being completely transparent is absolutely spot on. I've got my Supernait 3 hooked up to a pair of Monitor Audio Silver 500 floorstanders which are very resolving, and combined with my DAC (Schiit Bifrost 2), any issues with the mixing or mastering are blindingly obvious. Anything sub-par recording wise sounds really bad, but the other side of the sword is that anything that sounds good sounds absolutely fucking incredible through this system.

@morespinach9832

Жыл бұрын

Why do you need a DAC when you have one inside an integrated? I mean Bifrost 2 isn’t a top of the line or anything. That level is already inside SN 3.

@Tedsville

Жыл бұрын

@@morespinach9832 The Supernait 3 doesn't have a DAC. They got rid of it for this model.

@Tedsville

Жыл бұрын

@@morespinach9832 Also, the DAC in the SN1 I upgraded from didn't sound as good as the Bifrost. Give one a listen, like all other Schiit gear they punch way above their weight.

I bought the Nait XS3 in June, very happy with it and my dealer who also sells Hegel. I really wanted the Super Nait 3 but couldn't get it approved by Mrs. Capital Committee Chairman... Next move is speakers, I know that is somewhat backwards in most people's eyes but my speakers are less than two years old and my Amp was a 1983 Denon PMA 750. Again the wife couldn't understand replacing "new" speakers and even the 37 year old amp since it still worked. Had to start someplace... Dynaudio Evoke 30's are what I am eying. Very happy with Naim.

@geraldgreene5563

3 жыл бұрын

Naim just so expensive in Canada

@alchemist436

3 жыл бұрын

Consider Harbeth ...around the same price you’ll get pre owned ones in great condition ( Canuckaudiomart )

@frederickhardman3389

3 жыл бұрын

Or try a pair of PMC Twenty Five 22.

@FJBx100

2 жыл бұрын

@@frederickhardman3389 Worst idea in the universe. PMC is totally overrated, overpriced and underwhelming. Period.

I really like SN3 sound. Sound is amazing with Naim CDP or Denafrips DAC/ T+A DAC

I wonder how it sounds with the power supply separates powering the preamp better? Also Naim is one of the few companies that puts thought into designing their own power cables. You got to go to Ansuz or Shunyata to get better and spend a few more grand.

I was in the process to select a new amp after listening thrue the nap250 from 1990 was thinking about hegel, firstwatt, nad etc. at the end I bought the sn3 this amp is solid nice powerfull and elegant. I am more than happy that naim still continious to build this beautifull pcs of music. for me it is a perfect amp without any compromising. and I am so convenced this amp has no dac build in. I prefer the digital features outside the amp.

I couldn't agree more with your review. I am living with the SN3 three months now & I have to say that this amp really rocks,really badass piece of equipment. I mostly listen to electronic music & the punch of the amp is amazing. I paired it with the Naim Ovator s-600 & it drives them flawlessly,without much of an effort. For those who leave negative comments about the Naim gear just remember two basic rules: 1.Synergy between components. You can't blame an amp if the speaker tend to be bright or boomy 2.Speaker placement. If you consider yourself an "audiophile" you MUST position your speakers the right way & experiment even more to find the "sweet spot". If someone follows these rules with the Naim gear,then he will definitely fall in love with it.

@vaggelisioannidis4636

3 жыл бұрын

@Chris I don't agree with you. I auditioned the SN3 with three different loudspeakers before I decided to go with the Ovators & none of them tended to sound bright. Yes the sound is forward & punchy but this is not a disadvantage since nothing sounds disturbing.

@vaksilvaksil9939

2 жыл бұрын

Could you say something about the low level listening , you know late nights or early morning, is it still have enough body and strarcture on 45 DB for example, or this amp will sound lean in low volume. (you can check with DB app on the phone)

Love my Nait5i paired with BR03

This is old news. But jay, is this ina different league than the Schiit rag 2? They’re similar on paper and reviewers tend toward similar descriptions. However you like the rag, seem to live the SN3

Would you be able to review the Dali Rubicon 2c active loudspeaker?

Buongiorno, mi consigli il supernait con magneplanar .7?

Hey Jay, what do you think about this amp with the Gershman Grande Avant Garde ? I would have thought they would have required more power, but with what you’re saying, maybe not ??? Let me know. Thanks.

Supernait 1 was my first amp, and I still feel a pang of regret for selling that beautiful piece. It brought so much joy and warmth to my listening experience. I moved on to an Accuphase, but it left me disappointed. Now, I've switched to an all-in-one solution with the NAD M10. It's convenient, but I know deep down that if the NAD ever fails, I'll go back to the Supernait. That amp was unparalleled, giving me countless hours of relaxation and joy, even at low volumes. The rhythm and style of the classic Naim are simply unbeatable, and you can find them second-hand in superb condition. Plus, it pairs perfectly with my British Spendor D7.2. I don't understand the fascination with tube amps. Every time I had the chance to listen to them, I felt they offered less control, more distortion, and were overpriced. I also don't get where the idea comes from that they're difficult to drive speakers with. In my 30m² room, even with several speakers, I barely hit the 12 o'clock mark on the volume regulator. The Supernait had everything I needed and more, and it remains unmatched in my heart.

I love my Naim XS, I don’t understand the comments saying Naim is “bright”. The XS isn’t bright, it’s forward but slightly dark sounding. It is also very clear in the midrange.

@jpb1801

3 жыл бұрын

Love my XS with Credo speakers

@yrrek1983

3 жыл бұрын

I have the 5si and was thinking of upgrading to the XS3, do you have the XS1, 2 or 3 and have you heard it in comparison to other Naim gear (higher or lower priced) that you can give me some prospective. Thanks.

@jpb1801

3 жыл бұрын

@@yrrek1983 I have XS 1, I never heard good things about XS 2. I"m really content with my setup currently and haven't changed it in a while. I LOVE NAIM Credo speakers, but they are hard to find

💯 right about naim , I love the sound of naim stuff

Did you notice any transformer hum with the amplifier?

I have a hard time deciding between Naim Supernait 3 and Audiolab 9000a for my Elac BS312 speakers. I like the 9000a for the all in one package, but I hear great things about the Supernait 3. (Super nait 3 is 2x the price of 9000a)

I have Focal Sopra No1 l speakers and Naim is the power amplifier Focal uses to voice them. When paired they are the best of the best in my opinion

I’ve a Naim pre ,power and hicap it definitely sounds exactly as you say 😊

Bright !!!!! Used in reviews way to often.

Thank you for your review! Like many other reviewers they do not include any sound demos! Please do another review with various music samples to truly appreciate this beautiful int amp! I personally own the budget Naim Nait 5si with NACA A5 speaker cables but hate the decoupled ac power cord to reduce vibration, I don't use my upgrade power cord from Naim, instead use a stiff power cord from P.S. Audio which works well, my speakers are budget Elac and KEF which sizzle with Naim and my digital front end is an Arcam Ir Dac with Kimber Silver Streak. It took over a year to truly break in my Naim amp to the point its now very smooth sounding and very deep and spacious! I could only imagine what the Supernait 3 sounds like? Thanks again!

Nice video…Can you tell me if it’s a good match with the Dynaudio special forty or Sonus Faber Sonetto 3?

@gjk7814xx

Жыл бұрын

I own a SN2 and paired it with Special 40, in my room it sounds fantastic.

What's a comparable little brother to this amp? Around $2000

Is it better than hint6?

What magnapan drives egel speakers 🤔

What where they thinking with that huge balance knob? You didn't even mention it in your review.

@gamerbruh2587

Жыл бұрын

because it is irrelevant and helpful for users such as myself

I’d love to try Naim but it is a bit too expensive to make sense for me here in the US.

The only Naim i've ever heard is the clone NAP250 i built. That DIY amp sounds better than any arcam, linn, nad, japanese amp i've yet heard.

how would this compare to the Rega integrated? i auditioned both the 5si and the Rega Brio and ended up with the Brio

@thegrapesofwrath2

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rudy, may I ask why did you chose the Rega Brio ? How would you describe the diferences in sound between the two ? Thanks

@xstensl8823

3 жыл бұрын

@@thegrapesofwrath2 the Rega had a bit more warmth and seemed more musical to me. but retained all the timing and rhythm of the Naim. while the Naim was a tad analytical.

What companies are better for less money Chris...I’m asking because I’m looking for a new intergrated

@andreasmoller9798

3 жыл бұрын

Hegel

@richardpeters2193

3 жыл бұрын

@@andreasmoller9798 My dealer sells both Naim and Hegel. He calls Hegel an "AV" Amp. If you look at the amount of inputs Hegel has I tend to agree with him. As my mother always said "too each their own ways."

@andreasmoller9798

3 жыл бұрын

Richard Peters yes hegel packs a lot of features. But It Also has a very good amplifier stage, i have got the best bass control so far with any amp i have tested, very detailed sound but not bright, i was so impressed that i bought the h190, now i have to save up for new speakers as well becouse they are now my weak link in my system

the Amp is good but shuts off while driving my B&W 702 s2 at around 10 a clock on the volume dial.

I'm currently using the Focal Aria 948hg, but I'm tempted to change the Naim Supernait 3 amplifier to the Yamaha A-S3200 because I have a feeling that the Focal Aria 948hg might sound better and more concert-like. Although I really like Supernait 3, I am drawn towards Yamaha. Regards

Can any body please recommend me what is best for Focal Kanta 2..... I got three choices Naim supernait 3 , Hegel h390 or Yamaha a-s2200 , luxman also ok.. Please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 also a good Dac please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@duggiefresh8170

3 жыл бұрын

SN3. I bought the h390 and didn't care for it at all. Sound was too thin. Dealer let me exchange it for the SN3. The SN3 to my ear is much more full-blooded and engaging.

@vaksilvaksil9939

2 жыл бұрын

@@duggiefresh8170 has body also in low level volume listening like at early morning or late in night

@varislew584

2 жыл бұрын

luxman L-509x you will not regret for the extra money

NAIM is neutral....?

Nothing about low level volume listening ??

Two of the best sound quality cds that I've ever heard is: Bill Frissell-Blues dream With Dave Holland & Elvin jones. Not the digital remaster, but the original cd 10 years earlier is: Ry Cooder_ A Meeting at the River. This cd was done 100% analog. It list every analog phase it went through.

@firebladeclements

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting your recommendations Myron!

just got naim nac 2012 and nap 200.naim surprised really

Glad you enjoyed it, I feel that opinions really differ on Naim amps, some just love them, some say bright, some say better out there for the money. I feel you’re right on the money that they are an enhancement of the current sound, which is what an amp should do no? You shouldn’t be correcting the sound of a speaker, get new speakers if you are lol

@dougg1075

3 жыл бұрын

Rob K man for every opinion you have a different setup ( speakers) or room . Listen for yourself.

Awesome review, Jay! The Alec though...guess you have to close your eyes with that in the room.

Jay, it's time to gather 'round the fire and listen to old Uncle J here as we talk about the secrets of Hi-Fi that were alive and well 30 years ago, in lore and myth, this little thing called, PRaT.....(pulls on a long pipe)....

Love to know how it compares against the NAD M33. I think your review of the M33 isn’t far off

@Taffy84

3 жыл бұрын

M33 is also a streamer and a DAC.

Is it really better than hegel 390 ?

@AmazonasBiotop

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe he has stopped selling Hegel when he has left his employment.. "In my opinion" 😉

@andreasmoller9798

3 жыл бұрын

No

@sherinehans4121

3 жыл бұрын

Yes and no. It depends on.

@duggiefresh8170

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@andreasmoller9798

3 жыл бұрын

@@duggiefresh8170 not really it comes down to taste, witch one you prefer will be different with everyone,,But h390 is more powerful witch will help with more demanding speakers

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Naim is nice to listen at low volume, it cant do loud.

I read here people bitching about not enough current? To me its the sound of the amp, I can close my eyes and tell if Im listening to Naim gear because of their signature sound! Some like it and some hate it, Bryston too has their own signature sound..see if you can close your eyes and know exactly what you are listening too? For me its only Naim and Bryston, the rest get to the back of the line!

@johnsanders9688

3 жыл бұрын

@Chris What is your system? What is by peq??

@johnsanders9688

3 жыл бұрын

@Chris Nice system! However I found that Exposure sounds a little dry to me? My Naim Nait 5si took over a year to break in, does not sound forward nor bright anymore, its all subjective and always dependent on the type of music one listens too? My new system with budget in mind will be the Peachtree Audio Nova 150 with Kef Q350's, take care!

@johnsanders9688

3 жыл бұрын

@Chris Unfortunately my budget is far less, so I have to gain the best bang for my buck! I want more power but its difficult to find warmth and a little more analytical sound without sounding too thin throughout the sound stage! Can you suggest an intergrated amp that meets my needs above in the $1500 price line? By the way I did previously own PMC's their cheapest speaker, the DB1 which still set me back but did sound great with my Naim..the speaker was just too small to enjoy for the long term!

Has anyone ever seen a review of a speaker in which the reviewer says, "Next I tried them with a Naim ____, and the combination didn't work at all." ? Naim never gets enough credit for being such an automatic good choice. Buy your speakers, then run them with a Naim -- with the confidence that the combination will *never* not work.

The Naim amp plays great but the Hegel amp especially the h 390 is a great player. In a blind test a few days ago using Wilkins 800 series esoteric super audio then Naim vs Hegel vs machintosh I can tell you this , .the Hegel h 390 kicked both of them it was a clear wipe out. When the lights went on everybody in that room agreed that Hegel had a much better dark or black area . The instruments came to life the distance between them the musicality wow as I said Naim amps play great but the h 390 is a graet player. There is the 590 and so on and some Hegel mono blocks that have almost no match.have all three of the amps mantioned above. Maybe add a bmc at some point and a pathos in my collection. Nice vedeo keep it up.

@robertkisaran

2 жыл бұрын

Yoi need to use powerline naim cable to get best sound of sn3

The Primare i35 that I own has a somewhat similar audio sound signature like that of the Naim. I use it with Dynaudio S40s and I'd say the combo makes music sound dynamic, fast & punchy..2 × 150W in 8 Ohms and 2 x 300W in 4 Ohms and though specs isn't everything the Amp is known to drive difficult loads well just like Naim. Why is it that none of you (includes Thomas & Sean the great) talk about Primare and try to get your hands on one and experience it. It has a very elegant design and oozes quality to top if off.

@calaf_725

3 жыл бұрын

Ignored is a strong word that implies that they do it on purpose. They don't review whatever they want whenever they want. A company must be take an interest in their work and offer them their gear. Why don't you send an email to Primare and ask them politely?

@2010aloy

3 жыл бұрын

@@calaf_725 Edited my post not cause I thought it would come across as offensive but cause I thought it could do with some re-wording. I'm a regular on their channel and I appreciate their time, effort and honest reviews. I'll email Primare and see if I can make that happen however the way I see it - it appears rather strange if none of them ever happened to see, hear or experience any of the Primare amps in their years of seeing and playin around with loads and loads of audio gear to have an impression. I didn't think of it as you'll only see it in your lifetime if the audio company gives it to you for review. You can even see it in demos, at the dealers, at a friends place, maybe borrow one from a friend, etc. etc. I heard a Naim + Dynaudio excite & focus combo at Adelphi mall when I was working and living in Singapore a couple of years back so my comparisons with Naim might not be up to the mark cause I'm going by memory. Rega Elicit-R is another amp that had amazing slam and is stuck in my mind since I heard it at a distributor's home 2 years back. I was damn close to buying one but didn't cause the guy didn't have a new boxed piece at the time and so I put off my purchase for another day and ended up buying a Hegel H80 for my KEF R300s and eventually the Primare i35 for Dyn S40s. Myryad (MXI2080 I think) was another gr8 amp - punchy and that slam - was freakin nice driving KEF R300s, LS50s and R700s that I wanted to buy it but the chap didn't have a new one and was trying to sell his demo piece which I politely declined.

@calaf_725

3 жыл бұрын

@@2010aloy I understand what you are saying but if the distributor of Primare in USA/Canada don't reach out to these guys there is not much they can do. It is good that you send an email to Primare to let them know that there is interest.

@richardpeters2193

3 жыл бұрын

Comparing Class AB to Class D is really Apples and Oranges.

@2010aloy

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardpeters2193 haha yes but you'll still want to know how good those are before you buy them

To bad the price gets out of hand and totally out of proportion when you buy it outside of England. I have to pay 1100£ extra to buy it in Sweden. Im so tired of the BS prices.

@user-zh7eo2ul2v

3 жыл бұрын

Naim made pure marketing products..Have much design,and low cost price... Competitors much better!

@dilbyjones

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if I actually agree. But...

@user-zh7eo2ul2v

3 жыл бұрын

@@dilbyjones Look to Magnus Audio MA-360, Perreaux 100P, AVM 6.2 and Advance Paris X-i1100.. All this amplifiers kill Naim Super Nait 3 amplifier.. Because all this amplifiers made no marketers, made engineers!

@xstensl8823

3 жыл бұрын

fly to the UK and buy

@thexaaka4192

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-zh7eo2ul2v hi there, what amp would you recommend me for a Audio Physic Scorpio 2? My budget is 4.000e

that can be driven by magnapan speakers? got it reversed guy.

I would return the fucking amp If I was in the U.S.But in Australia. Cant do.

if the 3 slams harder then hegel then to me it’s just too much bass for my liken.

I had the SN2 The slam, the amount of bass and the dynamics were too much for me. Too agressive. Other than that the sn2 was amazing and powerful.

@benbenmagic

3 жыл бұрын

I understand, the SN3 is way better on this point. More refined. You should hear it.

Naim neutral sound ? Not my experience at all ! I had nap150 + nac122 and the sound was tense. Good for 1 hour demo in a shop but my satisfaction in the long term went down and i sold it. My new amp was.. hegel h300 ! I prefered the sound of the hegel. A lot of power but not in your face. More relaxed. I recommend not to buy naim on specs but listen with your ears. It's special and you may like it. Or not. Jf

Not enough power for the price, it cant handle 2 ohms loads as rivals like Hegel h390 no streaming or dac either, witch the Hegel has, denon pma 2500ne for half the price is even more high current, and Hegel H190 can be bought for a lot less, and its also more powerful

@duggiefresh8170

3 жыл бұрын

Hegel sound is thinner though. On paper the Hegels win, but not in a real world side by side comparision.

@andreasmoller9798

3 жыл бұрын

jr birdman thats just wrong It dosent work like that as people have different tastes, their are still people that will prefer the hegel over naim, and vise versa. Hegel is not just more powerful on paper, its also better to control hard to drive speakers at loud levels, hegel dosent sound thin, It has a big soundstage. naim to me has Always been overpriced,

@duggiefresh8170

3 жыл бұрын

@@andreasmoller9798 agree to disagree. I was very disappointed in my h390. So much so that I returned it. Maybe I got a bad unit. Happy listening. And you are correct that tastes vary.

@andreasmoller9798

3 жыл бұрын

jr birdman of course thats the way It is, you should first get the speakers you want and like and then you look at an amp that you like with those speakers, speakers have indeed the Biggest impact on the sound

@duggiefresh8170

3 жыл бұрын

@@andreasmoller9798 I'm running Dyn Contour 60i amigo. Solid rigs. Good luck with your Hegel gear.

I,m thinking Naim fooled me . iT GIVES YOU GAIN NOT POWER, THEY FOOL YOU WITH THAT,,

Firstlanguage 🤔🤐

Naim thus I a would say a gimmick like the likes of Bose.

Neutral? Naim has probably one of the most contrived sounds of any mainstream amplifier. Limited bandwidth, limited channel separation, high output impedance and verging on instability at high frequencies. If people like it, that's all well and good, but it certainly is not neutral. As an audio engineer once said to me, "If Naim is right, then every other amplifier is wrong"

@IGB231085

3 жыл бұрын

I wasn't that wowed by it im more impressed by my Musical Fidelity M6si overall and quite a bit cheaper

@gergelykiss1142

3 жыл бұрын

And Naim was right and the rest was wrong....

I have a Rega Elex R and got the NAIM X3 and didn’t like it at all. This comes from someone who loves pace and rhythm. It was within seconds I didn’t like it. Was too tight and didn’t allow the instruments to breathe. Constricted them. I couldn’t hear the entire bow of a violin. I couldn’t hear a wide tone of a drum. Didn’t like it at all. Cheers

Naim is bright, speakers are soft good combo but still Naim gear is bright and a little PA sound characteristics. Same as Hegel. If you want to feel the music heats you can buy a PA amp for much less money.

i think its stupid for having balnce control. it would be like $500 if not more cheaper with out it.

This guy is a Hegel Fanboy and recently said he dislikes Naim amplification yet here he is blurting out the speil about neutrality and remote controls. This guy is fake (In my opinion)

Bloody Shame on you

Shame on you Naim.

Naim Super Nait 3 have very low cost price and have very high level distortion (for High-End level amplifier!). Perfect amplifiers - Magnus Audio MA-360, Perreaux 100P, AVM A6.2 and Advance Paris X-i1100 kill Naim Super 3! Naim Super Nait pure marketing product!👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

"It sounds like 250w per side." Bullshit. Fluff review.

@Taffy84

3 жыл бұрын

@Adam Audio 200w is 200w is 200w...

@varislew584

2 жыл бұрын

@Adam Audio laid back vs forward thing