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Angeboten wird „HICAP“ von Naim Audio als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Netzteile / Stromversorgung“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 4451943603 endet am 21.08.2026 um 16:19 Uhr.
This €650 asking price is fair, sitting right at the €650 median of five recent EUR comparable listings where the 25th percentile is €625 and the 75th is €1,000. It is not a bargain, but it is a solid, market-aligned value for a used Naim HICAP in good condition, matching the typical used market anchor exactly.
The HICAP is a well-regarded, dedicated power supply and preamp that significantly boosts Naim system performance by delivering cleaner, more stable voltage to preamps and reducing noise. Its sonic upside is immediate: tighter bass, clearer highs, and a more open, dynamic soundstage. At this fair price in good condition, it’s a smart buying opportunity for anyone upgrading a Naim preamp or seeking that signature Naim power and clarity without paying DR-era prices.
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Naim Audio, a cornerstone of British hi-fi excellence, traces its origins to 1973 when Julian Vereker, a self-taught engineer, racing driver, and music enthusiast, formally incorporated the company in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Vereker's journey began earlier, in 1969, experimenting with tape recording and sound-to-light boxes before designing his first power amplifier in 1971. Amid the British hi-fi industry's recession, he secured a pivotal contract with Capital Radio, blending entrepreneurial grit with a passion for authentic sound reproduction that challenged conventional wisdom.
The brand specializes in premium integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, preamplifiers, digital streamers, DACs, and compact music systems, often featuring built-in amplification for streamlined setups. While not delving into speakers—beyond a historical foray—or headphones and turntables, Naim emphasizes modular, upgradable components that prioritize pace, rhythm, and timing (PRaT), a signature sonic philosophy rooted in the "source first" approach alongside contemporaries like Linn.
Naim holds a commanding position in the high-end market, revered by discerning audiophiles for its handmade, innovative systems that deliver emotional musical engagement over mere specifications. Now part of VerVent Audio Group following a 2011 merger with Focal, it exports to over 45 countries, sustaining a cult following for resilient, influential designs that transcend economic cycles.
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