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The timing matters mainly because the NAIT XS 2 is an older, superseded generation rather than a current model, but it remains a highly capable design. At £895, though, this is ambitious against your comparables: the median is £700 and the 75th percentile £814. With condition listed as unknown, it would need exceptional provenance or accessories to justify the premium.
The appeal is clear: a lively, well-controlled 70-watt amplifier with six analogue inputs, an excellent Class A headphone output, and unusually good upgrade potential through Naim power supplies or external stages. It is a particularly convincing partner for demanding small-to-medium-room systems and retains the direct, rhythmic Naim presentation many enthusiasts value. At this price, insist on excellent cosmetic and electrical condition, the original remote and packaging, and evidence of servicing; otherwise, negotiating toward £750–£800 would make it much more compelling.
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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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