Rega Apollo CD/ Amp/DAC or Naim CD 5si /Nait 5i/2 ??

[wills556]

Hi looking for some advice on which system combo to go for

My current system is a Cambridge 650 amp and 650 CD player with Rega RS3 speakers

I am looking to upgrade to either the Rega Apollo R with Brio R and the DAC or the

Naim CD5si and Nait 5i/2. is the onboard Naim DAC in the CD5si better than the Rega standalone

DAC and which would sound better with my recently acquired speakers which I love. I have read

that Rega and Naim components and speakers have good synergy with each other and would

like to know if the extra £200 to £300 pounds for the Naim components would give much more

audio performance over the Rega .

any advice will be gratefully welcome.thanks.

 

[plastic penguin]

Welcome to the madhouse.

The Nait 5i doesn't have a dac on board. The Unitis do, though.

Nevertheless Naim and Rega speakers sound like a tasty combo. Had the Rega dac on home trial and is good if you're looking for a flexible source, however I chose the Naim CD5i-2 over the Rega because it was punchier IMHO. You'll need to dem the options and decide for yourself.

 

[stevebrock]

Havent heard the Naim combo but more than happy with my Rega Brio R, Apollo R, DAC combo..........

I bet the Naim sounds good too!

All down to what soundsi best to YOU - Both systems are quality - one isnt better than the other, but the DAC is useful for FLAC files and the Brio R has a decent phono stage!

My advice go and listen to both systems.......