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At £1,699, this is a fair buy rather than a standout bargain: it sits almost exactly on the £1,669 median for recent comparable listings, comfortably within the £1,576–£1,761 market band. The unknown condition is the deciding factor—excellent cosmetics, intact grilles and supplied spikes would make the price attractive; visible wear or missing hardware should justify negotiating.
The S400 remains a seriously capable compact floorstander, with Naim’s distinctive BMR mid/treble driver, fast and articulate presentation, strong dynamics, and useful bass extension for smaller rooms. Its 4-ohm load and 88 dB sensitivity make it a sensible partner for a good, reasonably capable amplifier rather than a demanding monster. Check both speakers for matching drivers, cabinet damage, grille fit and any distortion, then audition them if possible; in genuinely clean, complete condition, £1,699 is a sound enthusiast purchase.
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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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