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Offered is „NAIM HICAP OLIVE oder ChromeBumper - RECAPPED“ by Naim Audio as second-hand device from the category „Power supplies / power supply“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 9447760126 ends on 13.10.2026 at 06:18 o'clock.
The Naim HICAP is a revered external power supply that consistently tightens bass and smooths dynamics across Naim’s line, making it a beloved upgrade for many systems. At €998, this asking price sits just under the 75th percentile of €1,000 from five recent EUR comparables, while the median is €650, so this is an ambitious but not unreasonable ask for a used unit in good condition. It’s fair to call this a high-end used price, reflecting the HICAP’s enduring reputation and scarcity in the secondary market.
This remains a worthwhile buy if the unit is original-owner, includes its power cable and maybe a remote, and shows no signs of capacitor drift or relay chatter—common age concerns in older HICAPs. The upside is clear: even a non-DR HICAP delivers meaningful sonic improvement over internal supplies, and at this price you’re paying for a known, well-loved design that still competes today. If the condition is truly good and accessories are present, it’s a solid opportunity for a serious Naim owner.
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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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