LIVE
Waiting for new listings…
0 other audiophiles online

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

This is a strong deal: at £440, it sits below the £457 median and comfortably under the £370–£763 middle-market spread’s lower quartile threshold? Actually, it is above the £370 25th percentile, so it is better described as a fair-to-good ask, not a bargain. For a known NAP 140, that is attractive money if the unit is complete and working properly.

The NAP 140 remains well regarded for its rhythmic timing, punch, grip and unusually engaging musical flow, with 45W per channel into 8 ohms and useful current delivery for its size. It suits classic Naim systems especially well, though check that the DIN input and speaker connections fit your setup. Given the unknown condition, ask about hum, channel balance, service history and any modifications; those details matter more than a small price adjustment on an amplifier of this age.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Naim Audio

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.

See all Naim Audio listings on RADAR.

More NAP 140 listings