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Te koop: naim dac, de standalone digitaal-naar-analoog converter waarmee naim destijds de high-end markt opschudde en die ook nu nog volop meekomt. Serienummer 298xxx, bouwjaar circa 2010. Over het ap
New, the Naim nDAC originally cost around €2,900; at €800, this listing is a strong deal, sitting below the €871 25th-percentile mark and well under the €943 median of recent comparable listings. It is also below a comparable €850 used example, making the asking price particularly attractive if the unit is fully functional.
The nDAC remains a well-regarded, substantial-sounding converter: rhythmically assured, full-bodied and an especially good partner for Naim streamers or transports. Its build quality and distinctive Naim presentation give it enduring appeal, while good examples are not always plentiful. With the condition simply marked unknown, confirm that the display, inputs, remote and BNC/USB connections work, and check whether the bridge plug and original accessories are included. Assuming normal operation, this looks like a genuine buying opportunity rather than merely a fair price.
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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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