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Commercial Naim Audio XPS DR Power Supply A transformative external upgrade that unlocks the full potential of your Naim source components.Discover the Naim XPS DR at Len Wallis Audio in Lane Cove.Key FeaturesDiscrete Regulation (DR): Ultra-low-noise voltage rails for blacker backgrounds. Multiple Outputs: Supplies clean power to digital, analogue and clock circuits. Burndy Connection: High-current cable ensures optimal energy transfer. Compatible Upgrade: Enhances CDX2, DAC, NDX, NDS, ND5 XS and HDX. Classic Naim Build: Robust aluminium case with anti-vibration feet. This pre-owned example is
The asking price of A$5,500 for this Naim Audio XPS DR sits clearly above the 75th percentile of A$5,074 from your ground-truth database, making it an ambitious listing rather than a bargain. While the XPS DR is a generation-defining power supply that delivers Naim’s best-ever discrete regulator (DR) performance for ultra-low-noise power, this price reflects a premium for a clean listing rather than a strong deal. The unit remains highly sought because it transforms digital sources with six separately regulated outputs and a massive toroidal transformer, offering meaningful sonic upside that justifies the investment if the condition is pristine.
Given the price exceeds the median, the buyer must verify the condition is truly original-owner quality with no age concerns or missing accessories, as this is a well-loved product line where reliability matters. If the listing is clean and includes all original cables, it represents a worthwhile buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking reference-level performance, but the price demands confidence in the unit’s integrity. The timing matters less than the assurance of a flawless, original-owner condition that makes this high-end upgrade a realistic and cost-effective path to reference sound.
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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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