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The Naim NAP 250-2 is the post-2002 Classic black-chassis edition of Naim’s iconic stereo power amplifier, delivering 80 watts per channel into 8 Ω and approximately 140 watts into 4 Ω.
This pre-owned example is in great condition in white finish and comes with its original packaging. Built around a substantial custom transformer and anti-vibration chassis, the NAP 250-2 is renowned for its drive, rhythmic precision and ability to invigorate any well-matched loudspeaker system with Naim’s signature musical energy.
Visit our Lane Cove showroom to experience the pace and authority of the NAP 250-2 Amplifier.
Why Choose the Naim NAP 250-2 Power Amplifier?
The NAP 250-2 continues the lineage of one of Naim’s most respected designs, offering high current capability, exceptional timing and the classic Naim presentation in a standard-width chassis.
• High Current Delivery: 80 W into 8 Ω and strong output into lower impedances for confident loudspeaker control.
• Legendary Naim PRaT: Outstanding pace, rhythm and timing that brings music to life with involvement and drive.
• Robust Power Supply: Custom 500 VA transformer and carefully engineered regulation for dynamic headroom.
• Mechanical Isolation: Resonance-controlled aluminium chassis reduces microphony and coloration.
• Proven Classic Performance: Ideal partner for Naim preamplifiers and a wide range of high-quality loudspeakers.
Audition the Naim NAP 250-2 at our Lane Cove showroom to hear its energetic, coherent and highly musical character.
With a voltage gain of +29 dB, an input impedance of 18 kΩ and stability down to 2 Ω loads, the NAP 250-2 is engineered for real-world loudspeaker demands. Its frequency response of 3 Hz–50 kHz (–3 dB) and high transient capability ensure that both subtle detail and large-scale dynamics are reproduced with precision and authority.
The brushed anodised chassis serves as an effective heat sink while contributing to the mechanical integrity that Naim designs are known for.
Whether partnered with a Naim preamplifier or used in a carefully matched system, the Naim NAP 250-2 delivers the rhythmic engagement and control that have made the NAP 250 family a reference for decades.
Technical Specifications
• Product Type: Pre-owned
• Type: Dual-channel stereo power amplifier
• Power Output: 80 Watts per channel into 8 Ω; approximately 140 Watts into 4 Ω
• Voltage Gain: +29 dB
• Input: 1 × XLR (Naim-specific balanced/single-ended configuration)
• Speaker Outputs: Left & Right via 4 mm banana/socket spacing
• Input Impedance: 18 kΩ
• Frequency Response: 3 Hz – 50 kHz (–3 dB)
• Minimum Load Impedance: 2 Ω stable
• Transient Capability: 400 VA
• Power Consumption (Quiescent): 25 VA
• Construction: Anti-vibration, resonance-controlled brushed aluminium chassis (internal heat sink)
• Transformer: Custom 500 VA
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 87 × 432 × 314 mm
• Weight: 15.8 kg
• Finish: White
• Included: Original packaging
Learn more about the NAP 250-2 and classic Naim power amplifiers here.
Let us show you the remarkable Naim NAP 250-2 at Len Wallis Audio. Explore our second-hand hi-fi & AV collection here or contact our team to audition the NAP 250-2 at our Lane Cove showroom or enquire online.
Len Wallis Audio Excellence Promise
Since 1978, Len Wallis Audio has been a trusted name in hi-fi, curating premium audio solutions from our Lane Cove showroom in Sydney. For over four decades, we’ve selected products that deliver outstanding performance and quality.
Our focus on innovation ensures every item meets audiophile standards. Whether upgrading or building a new system, our team helps you find the ideal audio solution for your needs.
Experience the NAP 250-2 in person with an audition at our Lane Cove showroom. With expert guidance and a commitment to satisfaction, we make your audio journey seamless and rewarding.
Ready for classic Naim drive and musicality with the Naim NAP 250-2 Power Amplifier?
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Are you getting a fair shot at a respected classic, or paying too much for the privilege? At A$3,000, this sits above the A$2,863 75th percentile and is clearly ambitious versus the A$2,336 median, so I’d want stronger-than-average condition, provenance, or accessories to feel good about it.
The NAP 250-2 is well regarded for grip, drive, and that effortless Naim pace that makes a system sound more alive than the spec sheet suggests. If this one is clean, original, and hasn’t been abused, the upside is a serious, long-lived power amp from a brand with a strong service ecosystem; if it’s just a bare unit at the asking price, there’s little room left for wear or future servicing.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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