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The timing is still good because this is the original Uniti Nova generation, and it remains a respected all-in-one even though Naim has since updated the line; at £2,249, it sits just under your £2,247 25th percentile and below the £2,422 median, so this reads as a strong deal rather than a merely fair one. It is not a deep-cut bargain, but it is close enough to the lower quartile that I’d treat it as attractive pricing for the model.

What keeps it appealing is the Nova’s mix of streamer, DAC and integrated amp in one tidy box, with the pace, drive and musical timing Naim is known for. That makes it a very practical buy if you want a serious one-box system with no need to add separate components. At this level, I’d mainly want confirmation of condition, remote, packaging and network/app stability, but with a clean example the value looks good.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Naim Audio

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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