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Naim Audio NAP200 Power Amplifier NAIM NAP200 power amp in very good condition. Specifications AUDIO INPUTS Input Impedance 18kΩ Analogue Input 1 x 4-pin DIN AUDIO OUTPUTS Minimum Load Impedance 2Ω Power OutputsNaim pre-amplifier Frequency Response-3dB at 3Hz - 50kHz Gain+29dB FINISH Case Black powder coated FrontBrushed and black anodised PHYSICAL Shipping Weight14.2kg Shipping Dimensions240 x 590 x 500 mm Weight11.6 kg Dimensions (HxWxD)87 x 432 x 314 mm POWER Mains Supply100V, 115V, 230V; 50 or 60Hz Power Consumption11VA SPEAKER OUTPUTS Power Output70W/channel, 8Ω Transient300VA Speake
Is the extra A$110 over the median worth it for a very good-condition NAP 200? At A$1,250, this sits just above the AUD median of A$1,140 and comfortably inside the normal used range between A$1,037 and A$1,288, so it reads as fair rather than cheap.
That’s still a solid buy if you want the Naim sound: the NAP 200 is well liked for its grip, drive, and musical timing, and it tends to pair well with a wide range of Naim preamps and speakers. With a very good-condition example, the main upside is getting a respected, still-relevant power amp at a sane price; I’d only press harder on service history, packaging, and any original accessories if those matter to your setup.
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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