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Naim SNAPS / HICAP Power Supply Hi Folks. If anyone has a Naim SNAPS / HICAP (Chrome/bolt-down) power supply kicking about they're not using.... I'd like to try one with an old NAC-12 /NAP-160 setup I have... Thanks heaps. Andre Condition: Unspecified Payment Method: Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By ajd 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $300 Date: October 17, 20241 yr
Should you jump on a Naim HICAP at A$300? Yes — against your recent AUD comps, that’s a strong deal: well below the A$779 25th percentile and far under the A$905 median, so it lands in bargain territory.
What makes it worth buying is simple: HICAPs are one of the classic Naim upgrades, prized for adding drive, grip, and overall musical authority to matching systems. At this price, the upside is obvious if it powers up properly and the seller can confirm it’s functioning cleanly; age is the main thing to check, since an old PSU with no condition detail deserves a quick sanity test before you commit.
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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