I am considering the Naim XS amplifier for my setup, but I have some gripes on paper against it. First off, a lot of people say it sounds its best via the DIN input, not the RCA, but how big a difference is there really?
Secondly, how well performs the XS compared to its competition? (I am also considering Sugden, Roksan and other alternatives)
Third, and last, what can be said about its sonic signature. Some say that it sounds best in the middle with rounded off bottom and top, others claim it to be very neutral - to me neutral means flat response all the way, but may not be the fact in-room?
Alternatives are also accepted with appreciation.
Secondly, how well performs the XS compared to its competition? (I am also considering Sugden, Roksan and other alternatives)
Third, and last, what can be said about its sonic signature. Some say that it sounds best in the middle with rounded off bottom and top, others claim it to be very neutral - to me neutral means flat response all the way, but may not be the fact in-room?
Alternatives are also accepted with appreciation.