As you say, the only possibility to know if you will prefer the Superline vs the Tom Evans is to try at home. Maybe a member who lives near you and who owns a Superline could bring it to your home.
However for now better to enjoy the new 552 to come.
I imagine the Superline sounds totally different to Urika and Tom Evans phono stages. The Naim sound is more forward and more PRAT. More earthy and less neutral.
So with Naim system, the Superline works.
My Focal speakers are very forward with the Naim set up. The Linn LP12 has very good bass and detail. As Richard says the Tom Evans is more cerebal, detached, detailed and a very neutral sound.
That is not really my style. It’s very very good.
I need to get my set up and then see how I get on.
I have other things going on too so phonostage may not be my priority
Being installed on 28th, its all built ready for me, I had a listen today at the store, the owner who is doing the install is away on his hols from tomorrow, so have to be patient a little bit longer.
I heard a MG with Statement and Magicos at a London dealer and have to say have never heard anything to match, ever. But then I’ve never been to Munich!
Sorry @Dan_M more thread diversion, enjoy that 552😎
same spec as my LP12, I also went TA Stilletto couple of years ago, Keel is on another level - the soundstage it presents is nothing short of jaw dropping, I too moved to Klimax Rad 2, had Ekos SE fitted some time ago, all of those updgrades are going to deliver some real music - I also currently use DVXX2 and it can more than deliver on that spec, as for next cartridge when XX2 needs replacing, I am minded to stay with DV to be honest