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With a £2,150 asking price against a recent used median of £2,088 and a 75th percentile of £2,397, this sits very close to fair market rather than a standout bargain. It is not overpriced, but it is just a touch above the middle of the pack, so I’d call it a sensible buy only if the condition and included bits are genuinely strong.
The appeal here is easy to understand: the unit is well liked for combining streaming convenience with proper Naim drive, pace, and musical flow in one box, which keeps it attractive on the second-hand market. At this level, a clean, well cared-for example with the original remote, box, and any paperwork makes the deal easier to justify; if those are missing, I’d want a little more room 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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