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Naim Audio Hicap dr Power Supply After naim Hicap DR If you have one you could part with please let me know? Nic Condition: Very Good Payment Method: Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By Nic H 0 Comments AUD $1,200 Date: July 27, 20241 yr
Against the current used market, A$1,200 is a touch above the A$1,021 median and above the A$1,320 75th percentile only slightly? No — it actually sits between the median and upper quartile, so it reads as a fair-to-strong but not bargain ask for a very-good example. If it’s clean, fully working, and cosmetically tidy, it’s close enough to market that a buyer can justify it without feeling chased.
A HICAP is one of those Naim boxes that tends to earn its keep in a system: it gives the preamp/control section a proper external supply, usually with better drive, dynamics, and overall authority than running without it. For a very-good unit, the upside is simple — solid, system-level improvement from a component that often holds appeal on the used market. If the seller can confirm stable operation and original cables/accessories, it’s a sensible buy at this level.
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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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