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Compared with the obvious alternative at this money, this looks a touch rich: £999 sits above the £969 75th percentile and well over the £938 median for recent comparable GBP listings. It’s not outrageous for a desirable Naim supply, but it is clearly an ambitious ask rather than a bargain, so I’d want strong condition or extras to justify it.
That said, HICAP DR is a well-regarded upgrade in the Naim ecosystem, bringing more drive, control and grip than the base setup can usually manage. If it’s genuinely clean and working as it should, it can be a very worthwhile buy for the right Naim owner. At this level, I’d simply confirm cable completeness, service history and that the DR specification is intact before paying top money.
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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