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A fair, slightly upbeat ask for a respected Naim integrated. At £695, it sits just above the £668 median of your recent comparables and below the £707 75th percentile, so this is in the normal trading band rather than an aggressive sticker.
What makes it interesting is the usual Naim strength: lively timing, strong rhythm, and a punchy, musically coherent presentation that still makes modest systems feel properly driven. The NAIT XS 2 is a well-liked step-up point for buyers who want real hi-fi control without going overboard. With condition listed as unknown, I’d mainly want clear photos, confirmation it powers up cleanly, and the original remote/power lead if included; otherwise, it reads as a sensible buy rather than a bargain.
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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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