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Furutech e tp80
Triode Wire Labs 7+ & 7+ Digital
Allo Shanti LPSU
WIIM Streamer
CHORD Qutest
Bogdan Audio Interconnects with Eichmann Bullets
Naim Supernait 3 / Lyrita Audio 2a3
Supra Ply 3.4
Jamo Concert 8 @ 91db sensitivity
I have the unique opportunity to hear these 2 amps side by side so thought I'd share my observations.
12 years ago I heard the original version of the lyrita audio 2a3 and I loved it back then. Even at just 3 watts it made my concert 8s sound lush and romantic. However this is the new version of the 2a3 where the integrated is 2 stages instead of 3. The key difference I'm noticing is that even though the sound signature is the same as the original, the body of sound, clarity, transparency, control of bass and midbass, and HF extension have noticeably improved. It's lost one shade of that romantic sound but gained better overall performance.
I own a supernait 3, the SN3 is a compact powerhouse. It has a grunt and bite to the sound much better brands like luxman and accuphase do not have. It's a fun amp. Highly transparent, great control, and loads of power. It's not an amp which will win any technical benchmarks however, it IS the type that will win people's hearts.
The SN3 Costs 5400 usd and the lyrita audio 2a3 is 90k INR. The former is from NAIM in the UK and the latter is handmade by our very own Viren Bakshi.
How should I sum it up?
The SN3 feels like a Porsche while the Lyrita 2a3 like a Luxurious Lexus.
In a tangent comparison, a luxman 590 axii is more like a Mercedes M class. I'll be mentioning the luxman 590 axii now and then because I've heard it extensively enough to make an objective comparison.
The SN3 has better transparency than the Lyrita but not as much as an AX590ii. The Lyrita on the other hand has something neither the other two have, a thick rich sound signature.
The SN3 shines with orchestral and electronic music, it has the grunt and speed necessary to give you goosebumps, however the lyrita has a cohesive vocal presentation that can bring tears to one's eyes. The Luxman 590 axii is sits exactly in between both with a little bit of both. However less so, than more of either.
The lyrita 2a3 is the amp you want if you listen to classics like old English or old hindi songs. The SN3 is absolutely unforgiving of poor recordings. The Luxman again sits in between both of them. However give the SN3 better quality recordings and it will truly reward you with a powerful rich and exciting sound.
Honestly the lyrita 2a3 for its price point is one of the best all rounder amplifiers one can get in India. It manages to keep up with much more expensive makes and models however you'll need a speaker that can play at low power. The SN3 is compact doesn't get hot, and has a bold sound solid state amps often lack.
Could I live with the 2a3 for many years? Yes I could
Could I live with the SN3 for many years? If classics were the only music I listen to then No, however luckily I listen to a wide range of things so In my case Yes.
Furutech e tp80
Triode Wire Labs 7+ & 7+ Digital
Allo Shanti LPSU
WIIM Streamer
CHORD Qutest
Bogdan Audio Interconnects with Eichmann Bullets
Naim Supernait 3 / Lyrita Audio 2a3
Supra Ply 3.4
Jamo Concert 8 @ 91db sensitivity
I have the unique opportunity to hear these 2 amps side by side so thought I'd share my observations.
12 years ago I heard the original version of the lyrita audio 2a3 and I loved it back then. Even at just 3 watts it made my concert 8s sound lush and romantic. However this is the new version of the 2a3 where the integrated is 2 stages instead of 3. The key difference I'm noticing is that even though the sound signature is the same as the original, the body of sound, clarity, transparency, control of bass and midbass, and HF extension have noticeably improved. It's lost one shade of that romantic sound but gained better overall performance.
I own a supernait 3, the SN3 is a compact powerhouse. It has a grunt and bite to the sound much better brands like luxman and accuphase do not have. It's a fun amp. Highly transparent, great control, and loads of power. It's not an amp which will win any technical benchmarks however, it IS the type that will win people's hearts.
The SN3 Costs 5400 usd and the lyrita audio 2a3 is 90k INR. The former is from NAIM in the UK and the latter is handmade by our very own Viren Bakshi.
How should I sum it up?
The SN3 feels like a Porsche while the Lyrita 2a3 like a Luxurious Lexus.
In a tangent comparison, a luxman 590 axii is more like a Mercedes M class. I'll be mentioning the luxman 590 axii now and then because I've heard it extensively enough to make an objective comparison.
The SN3 has better transparency than the Lyrita but not as much as an AX590ii. The Lyrita on the other hand has something neither the other two have, a thick rich sound signature.
The SN3 shines with orchestral and electronic music, it has the grunt and speed necessary to give you goosebumps, however the lyrita has a cohesive vocal presentation that can bring tears to one's eyes. The Luxman 590 axii is sits exactly in between both with a little bit of both. However less so, than more of either.
The lyrita 2a3 is the amp you want if you listen to classics like old English or old hindi songs. The SN3 is absolutely unforgiving of poor recordings. The Luxman again sits in between both of them. However give the SN3 better quality recordings and it will truly reward you with a powerful rich and exciting sound.
Honestly the lyrita 2a3 for its price point is one of the best all rounder amplifiers one can get in India. It manages to keep up with much more expensive makes and models however you'll need a speaker that can play at low power. The SN3 is compact doesn't get hot, and has a bold sound solid state amps often lack.
Could I live with the 2a3 for many years? Yes I could
Could I live with the SN3 for many years? If classics were the only music I listen to then No, however luckily I listen to a wide range of things so In my case Yes.

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