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This listing is a seller’s market ask for a FlatCap-2, sitting well above the typical used range in GBP. The £995 asking price exceeds the 75th percentile of £836 from our database and is roughly 47% higher than the median of £676, making it ambitious rather than fair. Even accounting for the original 2001 UK retail price of £515, current market demand hasn’t pushed values to this level, so this is not a bargain.
The FlatCap-2 remains a well-regarded power supply that delivers clean, stable voltage to Naim preamps and integrateds, noticeably tightening bass and improving overall clarity. Its sonic upside is real, especially when paired with NAC preamps or Nait integrations. However, at £995, the buyer should verify condition, confirm it includes the original Snaic 5 cable, and check for any recapping or service history. Without those, the price is hard to justify compared to the £675–£836 range where solid units typically appear.
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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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