RADAR is a price search engine. We link to the original listing — we never sell direct. Transactions happen on the source site.
At £619, this sits a touch above the £569 median and well under the £639 75th percentile, so it reads as a fair-to-strong asking price rather than a stretch. For a Naim power amp that usually trades on reputation and demand as much as spec sheet heroics, that’s a sensible place to be if the unit is clean and fully working.
The appeal here is straightforward: these amps are prized for punchy timing, drive, and control, and they tend to integrate beautifully in a Naim system or any setup that likes rhythm and grip. A tidy, complete example can be a very worthwhile buy, especially if it has been well cared for and includes the correct cable and box. At this price, just confirm service history and stable operation, since age-related upkeep matters more than cosmetics on a piece like this.
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.
See all Naim Audio listings on RADAR.
