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Superb performance and condition. Installed by Naim end of March 2022. Complete with all accessories and flight case. Serial number 500016. (Current new price £84999)
That £46,750 asking price is below the 25th percentile of your recent UK comps, so it reads as a strong buy rather than a merely fair one. Against a median of £47,920 and a 75th percentile of £93,946, it is priced competitively for a piece at this level, and the gap versus the upper half of the market is especially large.
What makes it appealing is simple: this is a top-tier Naim Statement preamp, the sort of component bought for authority, scale, and grip rather than subtle “nice-to-have” upgrades. In excellent condition, it should be especially attractive to a buyer who wants to skip the wait for rarer examples and secure one that’s already been kept well. On a piece this ambitious, I’d still want to confirm provenance, remote/accessory completeness, and service history, but at this price those are checks, not deal-breakers.
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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