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Unknown condition at £2,387 puts this well above the £1,111 median and even above the £2,480 75th percentile for recent comparable GBP listings, so it reads as an ambitious ask rather than a fair-market buy. It is close enough to the upper quartile that I’d want some justification — exceptional cosmetics, recent service, or a clearly premium presentation — before calling it a clean deal.

That said, a Naim power amp of this type is usually prized for grip, timing, and drive, and the NAP 250 has a strong reputation for making speakers sound lively and controlled. If the unit is genuinely tidy and original, the upside is in buying a respected, long-lived amplifier that tends to stay desirable on the used market; just make sure the condition is documented, because at this price any age-related issues or missing accessories start to matter.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Naim Audio

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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