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Against 10 recent comparable listings, the median is £247, with the lower quartile at £236 and upper quartile at £277. At £215, this NAP 90 is comfortably below the 25th percentile: a genuine bargain if it is working properly, rather than merely a slightly cheap example.
The NAP 90 remains a well-regarded compact Naim power amplifier, valued for its rhythmic drive, timing and controlled, lively presentation. It makes particularly good sense in a sympathetic Naim system and is small enough to fit easily into a modest setup. Since the condition is unspecified, confirm that both channels are clean and stable, the DIN connections are sound, and that the correct mains lead and any required interconnects are included. Even allowing for ordinary age-related marks, £215 leaves useful headroom for a sensible service if needed.
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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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