Naim
Naim NAIT XS 3
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Released 2019
Best Integrated Amplifiers · head-to-head
Naim NAIT XS 3 vs McIntosh MA252
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. McIntosh MA252 is cheaper at $5000. Every spec and price links to its source.
McIntosh
McIntosh MA252
$5000
Which is better: the Naim NAIT XS 3 or McIntosh MA252?
The Naim NAIT XS 3 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Naim NAIT XS 3 | McIntosh MA252 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $5000 |
| Brand | Naim | McIntosh |
| Released | 2019 | — |
| Power per channel8 ohm (W) | 70 | 100 |
| Power per channel4 ohm (W) | 100 | 160 |
| Amplifier class | — | tube-hybrid |
| Thd percent | — | 0.03 |
| Snr (dB) | — | 97 |
| Built in dac | No | No |
| Phono stage | MM | MM |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Analog inputs | 4 | 3 |
| Digital inputs | — | 0 |
| Headphone output | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (kg) | 8.5 | 12.7 |
Sources — Naim NAIT XS 3: upscaleaudio.com (verified 2026-07-13). McIntosh MA252: mcintoshlabs.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Naim NAIT XS 3 and McIntosh MA252?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power per channel8 ohm (W): Naim NAIT XS 3 70 vs McIntosh MA252 100
- Power per channel4 ohm (W): Naim NAIT XS 3 100 vs McIntosh MA252 160
- Analog inputs: Naim NAIT XS 3 4 vs McIntosh MA252 3
- Weight (kg): Naim NAIT XS 3 8.5 vs McIntosh MA252 12.7