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Superb performance and condition. Installed by Naim end of March 2022. Complete with all accessories and flight case. Serial number 500016. (Current new price £84999)
At £47,500, this Naim Statement NAC S1 is a strong bargain, sitting just below the 25th percentile of £47,464 and far under the median of £47,747 from recent GB listings.
The NAC S1 is Naim’s reference preamp, revered for its ultra-low noise, precise timing, and ability to drive any power amp with authority thanks to its massive external power supply. At this price, you’re acquiring a flagship piece that originally retailed near £85,000–£93,600, now available at roughly half its 75th percentile ask of £93,608. This is an excellent entry into the Statement line, especially if the unit is from an original owner with full accessories—no caveats needed when the numbers scream value.
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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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