Naim Nait 5si vs Rotel RA-1572 MKII Detailed Comparison

Naim Nait 5si vs Rotel RA-1572 MKII

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Naim Nait 5si

Integrated Amplifier | 60 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Rotel RA-1572 MKII

Integrated Amplifier | 120 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Naim Nait 5si

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Naim Nait 5si vs Rotel RA-1572 MKII Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of amplifiers. Naim Nait 5si is a Integrated Amplifier speaker whereas the RA-1572 MKII is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Naim Nait 5si and Rotel RA-1572 MKII first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	Naim Nait 5si	Rotel RA-1572 MKII
Power	60 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms	120 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 200 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
Amplifier class	Class A/B	Class A/B
Built-in DAC	No	Yes
Phono input	No	Yes
Headphone output	Yes	3.5mm
Bluetooth	No	Yes
Weight	6.80kg / 15lbs	13.66kg / 30.1lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	2-3/4" x 17" x 11-7/8" 70 x 432 x 301 mm	5-11/16" x 17-1/16" x 15-3/16" 145.0mm x 434.0mm x 386.0mm

What size room are the Naim Nait 5si and Rotel RA-1572 MKII Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment	Naim Nait 5si	Rotel RA-1572 MKII
Near-field	Average	Poor
Small Room	Good	Poor
Mid-size Room	Average	Good
Large Room	Poor	Good
Very Large Room	Bad	Average

The sections below take each area in turn: power output, inputs and outputs, features and physical size.

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Reasons to choose Naim Nait 5si over Rotel RA-1572 MKII

Base Surface Area	1300.3cm²/ 201.5inch² vs 1675.2cm²/ 259.7inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	70mm vs 145mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose Rotel RA-1572 MKII over Naim Nait 5si

MSRP Price(*)	2,100USD vs 2,299USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Watts into 8-ohms	120 watts vs 60 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Buil-in DAC	Yes vs No	Connect digital sources without an external DAC
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Stream music via Bluetooth devices
PhonoInput	Yes vs No	Connect a turntable directly to your amp
USB Input	Yes vs	Connect Sources via USB

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the Naim Nait 5si and Rotel RA-1572 MKII differs from each other.

Naim Nait 5si Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4

Rotel RA-1572 MKII Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
Phono Input
2 Optical Digital Input
2 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-A front(Connects to iOS devices)
- USB-A rear (Charging only)
- USB-B (allows connection to your Windows PC or Mac computer)
Ethernet Port

Outputs

Yes Headphone Output

Outputs

Stereo RCA, Sub Preamp Outputs
3.5mm Headphone Output
Subwoofer Output

Rotel RA-1572 MKII Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Naim Nait 5si?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Nait 5si:

Integrated amplifier
NARCOM-4 remote control
Mains cable

What's in the Box of Rotel RA-1572 MKII?

Here are the items that come with the RA-1572 MKII:

Stereo integrated amplifier
58-inch AC power cord
Remote control (RR-AX93)
2 AA batteries
5-feet USB-B to USB-A cable
57-inch Ethernet cable
Quick Installation Guide
Warranty/Registration Card
Important Safety Instructions
Addendum For Roon Test