Naim Nat 02
- Condition
- Good
- Location
- STUDLEY, GB
- Seller
- Paul
- Source
- HiFi Forsale
- Posted
- 5d ago
- Last seen
- 1d ago
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Classic Naim tuner, serial no. 64939, 1990 manufacture. Very good condition, full working order. Not original box but will be securely packaged.
This is a buyer’s market for the NAT 02 right now, and £395 lands a touch above the middle of the pack rather than in bargain territory. With a recent comparable median at £341 and the upper quartile at £380, this is a fair-but-ambitious ask: not outrageous, but only compelling if the condition is truly clean and the provenance is strong.
What keeps it appealing is the NAT 02 itself: a classic Naim tuner with a proper following for its punchy, musical presentation and no-nonsense build. If the aerial setup is sorted and the unit is healthy, it can still be a deeply satisfying FM front end. At £395, I’d want confirmation of full working order, sensible servicing history, and any original accessories before calling it a solid buy.
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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