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Compared with buying a newer or less capable Naim power-supply upgrade at this money, £950 is a strong deal. It sits just below the £952 25th-percentile figure from 12 recent comparable listings, versus a £1,011 median and £1,041 upper quartile, so this is bargain territory rather than merely fair pricing.
The HiCap DR remains a worthwhile upgrade for compatible Naim preamps, phono stages and active crossovers, bringing a substantial toroidal supply and low-noise discrete regulation to the signal chain. It is particularly attractive if your system can exploit its 24V output and the SNAIC cable is included; check compatibility carefully, as it is not intended for every Naim preamp, including the NAC 252 and NAC 552. With condition unknown, confirm service history, correct mains voltage, clean DIN sockets and cable inclusion—but at £950, a sound example is an excellent buy.
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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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