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Naim Audio Stageline Phono Preamplifier NAIM Stageline- only 2 months old. it is unused. I will supply original purchase invoice warranty purposes. It comes new and is supplied as new without any cables- that is how it comes when new. Specifications Audio Inputs Analogue Input RCA Input Sensitivity K & S 100μV, E 400μV, N 2mV Audio Outputs Gain N 35dB at 1kHz, K & S 60dB at 1kHz Finish Case Black powder coated FrontBlack powder coated Phono Specific Input Load OptionsS= 470Ω//6.8nF, K= 560Ω//1nF, E= 560Ω//6.8nF, N= 47kΩ//470pF Physical Shipping Weight1.2 kg Shipping Dimensio
Are you paying fair money for a tidy, well-regarded phono stage, or are you drifting into top-of-market territory? At A$325, this looks fair to slightly good rather than a steal: used Stageline pricing for the family typically sits around the low-to-mid A$200s to A$400s depending on version, so this asking price is comfortably in the normal zone for a clean example.
What makes it worthwhile is the classic Naim appeal: it’s a compact, musical phono stage with a strong reputation for rhythm, drive, and vivid timing, especially with the right matching supply and cartridge. A like-new unit is the real upside here, since clean, complete examples tend to hold value well. Just make sure the exact variant matches your cartridge and that any required Naim power lead/supply is included, because that matters more than cosmetics on this one.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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