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Naim Audio ND5XS2 streamer / DAC Streamer (Music) Naim ND5XS2 streamer / DAC in as-new condition, purchased in 2024, and complete with all accessories, manual, boxes, cables etc. This superb, award-winning streamer offers ease of use, access to Qobuz, Tidal, Spotify etc all through Naim's easy to use App. Selling due to upgrade to a much higher-end Naim streamer. Also available as a package with my separately listed Nait XS3 'matching' integrated amplifier for just $4,000 the pair. Buy both a get a free pair of pre-terminated 2m Naim NACA5 speaker cables. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Meth
At A$2,000, this Naim ND5 XS2 is a strong bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of A$2,685 from your three recent AUD comps and far under the A$4,623 new price now seen in Australia. Even compared to used listings in Europe (€1,390–€2,200, roughly A$2,250–A$3,550), this Australian asking price is exceptionally low for a like-new unit.
The ND5 XS2 remains a highly respected entry-level streamer prized for its clean, musical sound, robust Naim DAC, and seamless streaming via Spotify, Tidal, Roon, and AirPlay. Its like-new condition and likely original-owner status add real upside, while the inclusion of the standard 5-pin DIN interconnect and power cable (if present) makes it a complete, ready-to-play package. This is a clear buying opportunity for anyone seeking premium Naim sound without the new price tag.
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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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