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Classic Naim tuner, serial no. 64939, 1990 manufacture. Very good condition, full working order. Not original box but will be securely packaged.
This Naim NAT 02 sits in one of the company’s more respected tuner-era pieces: a serious, properly built analogue FM/AM tuner with the sort of timing, texture, and station-locking poise Naim fans still chase. At £425, it’s ambitious versus the local used benchmark of £341 median, with the upper quartile at £382; it’s above the 75th percentile, so I’d want the condition and provenance to be genuinely strong to feel fully comfortable.
That said, for the right system it can be a very worthwhile buy: these are sought after by listeners who still value broadcast sound done properly, and clean examples tend to hold appeal because the pool is smaller than for mainstream tuners. If the listing is tidy, well cared for, and ideally includes the original box, manual, or a recent service history, the premium is easier to justify; if not, I’d press a bit harder on price.
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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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