$26k vs. $29k vs. $32k Setup Comparison – Which Sounds Best?

🔴 FOR MORE INFO ⬇️ Attention: This video cannot be monetized due to a audio copyright claim. If you enjoy this type of comparison, I’d truly appreciate it if you could hit the like button and leave a comment down below. Your support means a lot, THANK YOU! Welcome Back to the Channel! Today, we’re diving into a head-to-head amplifier showdown featuring the Axxess Forté 1, Naim Supernait 3, and the McIntosh MC312. Using the same tracks but different setups, we’ll put these high-end amplifiers to the test to reveal their unique sound characteristics. To fully appreciate the differences, we recommend listening with neutral and highly resolving headphones. Focus on key aspects such as dynamics, transients, instrument separation, and overall intelligibility. While soundstage and imaging are harder to assess through headphones, don’t worry, we’ll dive deeper into those areas in an upcoming review. Keep in mind that the sound you hear is ultimately shaped by your headphones, but that doesn’t mean you won’t notice some intriguing differences! For those who want an even more in-depth experience, I’ve created a lossless audio comparison with 50 tracks, exclusively for my Patreon supporters. This extended session allows you to explore the nuances and decide which amplifier truly resonates with your preferences. Visit patreon.com/madaudio to unlock the full experience! All recordings were made on the same day using identical microphone setups and equipment. I applied only one single EQ adjustment to all recordings: a -5dB cut at 35 Hz with a Q factor of 5, to neutralize a boomy sub-bass caused by my room acoustics. Finally, let us know in the comments which amplifier caught your attention and what you thought of the demo. Your feedback is always appreciated and helps us make these comparisons even better! Setup 1: Total Price ~ $26,300 Amplifier/DAC: Axxess Forté 1 Streamer: Eversolo A6 Speakers: Sonus Faber Serafino Tradition Speaker Cables: Ricable Invictus Setup 2: Total Price ~ $29,000 Amplifier: Naim Supernait 3 DAC: SPL Diamond Streamer: Eversolo A6 Speakers: Sonus Faber Serafino Tradition Speaker Cables: Ricable Invictus Setup 3: Total Price ~ $32,500 Power Amplifier: McIntosh MC312 Preamp/DAC/Streamer: Cambridge Audio EDGE NQ Speakers: Sonus Faber Serafino Tradition Speaker Cables: Ricable Invictus 00:25 Forté 1 - Allan Taylor, Chris Jones - The Tennesssee Waltz 01:23 Supernait 3 - Allan Taylor, Chris Jones - The Tennesssee Waltz 02:21 MC312 - Allan Taylor, Chris Jones - The Tennesssee Waltz 03:25 Forté 1 - Ray Charles & Natalie Cole - Fever 04:07 Supernait 3 - Ray Charles & Natalie Cole - Fever 04:49 MC312 - Ray Charles & Natalie Cole - Fever 05:36 Forté 1 - Fairfield Four - These Bones 06:27 Supernait 3 - Fairfield Four - These Bones 07:18 MC312 - Fairfield Four - These Bones 08:15 Forté 1 - Marcus Miller - Outro Duction 09:02 Supernait 3 - Marcus Miller - Outro Duction 09:49 MC312 - Marcus Miller - Outro Duction 10:42 Forté 1 - Cyrill Lutzelschwab & Martin Hess - Boxenkiller 11:34 Supernait 3 - Cyrill Lutzelschwab & Martin Hess - Boxenkiller 12:26 MC312 - Cyrill Lutzelschwab & Martin Hess - Boxenkiller 13:23 Forté 1 - Kem - Heaven 14:48 Supernait 3 - Kem - Heaven 16:14 MC312 - Kem - Heaven 17:45 Forté 1 - Zhao Cong - Moonlight on Spring River 19:34 Supernait 3 - Zhao Cong - Moonlight on Spring River 21:22 MC312 - Zhao Cong - Moonlight on Spring River 23:15 Forté 1 - Limp Bizkit - Head For The Barricade 24:24 Supernait 3 - Limp Bizkit - Head For The Barricade 25:32 MC312 - Limp Bizkit - Head For The Barricade 26:46 Forté 1 - Yello - Planet Dada 28:09 Supernait 3 - Yello - Planet Dada 29:33 MC312 - Yello - Planet Dada 31:01 Forté 1 - Henry Mancini - The Pink Panther Theme 32:18 Supernait 3 - Henry Mancini - The Pink Panther Theme 33:36 MC312 - Henry Mancini - The Pink Panther Theme 34:58 Forté 1 - The Oscar Peterson Trio - You Look Good to Me 36:43 Supernait 3 - The Oscar Peterson Trio - You Look Good to Me 38:28 MC312 - The Oscar Peterson Trio - You Look Good to Me 40:18 Forté 1 - J.S.Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565 41:38 Supernait 3 - J.S.Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565 42:59 MC312 - J.S.Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565 44:24 Forté 1 - Camille Saint Saens - Dance Macabre, Op.40 46:22 Supernait 3 - Camille Saint Saens - Dance Macabre, Op.40 48:20 MC312 - Camille Saint Saens - Dance Macabre, Op.40 50:23 Forté 1 - Zack Hemsey - Mind Heist - The Birth Of An Idea 52:08 Supernait 3 - Zack Hemsey - Mind Heist - The Birth Of An Idea 53:52 MC312 - Zack Hemsey - Mind Heist - The Birth Of An Idea If you'd like to support me in continuing to make these videos, here are some things you can do! 👍🏽Like, Subscribe, and ring the notification bell. And share! 🙋🏾‍♂️Support the Channel and my Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/mad_audio_o... #amplifier #audiophile #madaudio