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DIY clone Naim Headline2 Headphone Amplifier This is a Naim Headline2 bulit by me, this HPA sounds excellent to me, powered by a 50W Simon Tuned transformer. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: Paypal, EFT, Cash on Pickup Region/State: (ACT) Australian Capital Territory/Australia By MarkLSF 0 Comments AUD $150 Date: September 30, 20241 yr
This is a buyer’s market for the category, and A$150 for a HeadLine-2 is a strong deal in AUD. Comparable used examples I found are around A$370 for a very good-condition unit with accessories, and another listing was A$700 with power supply and cables, so this asking price sits well below the usual used range and looks bargain-level if it’s genuinely complete and working.
The appeal is classic Naim: a punchy, engaging headphone amp that tends to reward dynamic, timing-sensitive headphones and good source gear. At A$150, the upside is real even if you later add the right supply or cable ecosystem; just make sure the listing includes the needed Naim-specific hookup and that both channels are clean, since the value here is in getting a tidy, properly functioning unit rather than taking a gamble on missing bits.
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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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