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Is this the kind of Naim muscle that’s worth paying a touch above the norm for? At £2,995, it sits a little above the £2,741 median and just over the £3,140 upper quartile for recent UK asking prices, so this is slightly ambitious rather than a bargain.
That said, the NAP 135 has a loyal following for its punchy, controlled presentation and strong partnering with sensitive speakers and proper preamps. If it’s a clean, well-kept example with provenance, that premium can be justified; the real upside is buying a respected, sought-after mono design with enduring resale strength. The main buyer question is condition and servicing history, since age and support matters more than cosmetics here.
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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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