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Naim NAP90 power amplifier, good cosmetic condition and in full working order, with the odd surface mark to the top panel.The Naim NAP90 is a two-channel stereo power amplifier from Naim Audio, designed and made in England at the company's Salisbury factory. It is rated at 30W per channel into 8 ohms and follows the minimalist Naim design approach, with a single DIN input and dual speaker outputs on the rear panel.
Key specifications
Frequency Response: -3dB at 3Hz–40kHz
Specifications
Audio Inputs: 1
Colour: Black
Number of Channels: 2
Power: 30W per channel into 8Ω
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Year Manufactured: 1980s
Dimensions (W x D x H): 430 × 300 × 56 mm
Mains Voltage: 240V
Transient Power: 125 VA
Frequency Response: -3dB at 3Hz–40kHz
Voltage Gain: +29 dB
Minimum Speaker Impedance: 4Ω
US$299 is a strong deal here, sitting below the US$310 25th percentile and well under the US$321 median for recent comparable listings. For a Naim NAP 90, that’s exactly the kind of pricing that makes a used buy worth pouncing on rather than haggling over.
What you’re getting is one of Naim’s classic small power amps: lively, rhythmic, and very good at sounding fast and musically coherent rather than merely powerful. It’s a sensible buy if the unit is working cleanly and the seller can confirm it hasn’t been noisy, repaired badly, or sitting unused for years. At this price, even a straightforward, honest example looks appealing; just make sure any needed service history, connectors, and power compatibility are clear before committing.
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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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