RADAR is a price search engine. We link to the original listing — we never sell direct. Transactions happen on the source site.
This is an older but well-regarded Naim preamp, and the timing matters because it sits in the earlier X-series generation rather than the later replacement model. At £350, it lands just below the £388 median and comfortably above the £300 25th percentile, so it reads as a fair-to-very-good buy rather than a bargain-bin steal.
What makes it worth a look is the usual Naim mix of pace, grip, and musical drive, plus the fact that these still have a strong following on the used market. The upside is better if it comes with the remote and a known-good PSU or compatible Naim partner, because that keeps the ownership experience straightforward; without those, the price should lean lower.
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.
