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This listing of a Naim Audio Statement sits in a seller’s market for this ultra-high-end category, and the asking price of £59,999 is clearly ambitious compared to the typical used market. Based on the GROUND TRUTH figures from two recent GBP listings, the median is £53,437, with the 75th percentile at £56,560; the asking price exceeds this upper threshold by nearly £3,500, placing it well above the fair range. While not a bargain, it reflects the rarity and prestige of the Statement line, though a buyer should expect strong negotiation leverage given the premium over the 75th percentile.
The Naim Statement is a benchmark system, combining the NAC S1 preamp and NAP S1 monos for unmatched power (746W into 8Ω) and sonic cohesion. Its original-owner condition, likely including flightcases and remote, adds meaningful upside, especially for collectors seeking a pristine, demo-level system. At this price, the purchase is worthwhile only if the unit is fully verified, accessories are complete, and the seller accepts a fair reduction toward the £56,000–£57,000 range. For a well-maintained, fully boxed Statement, this remains a compelling buying opportunity for the right enthusiast.
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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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