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The Hicap DR sits in a respected spot in Naim’s power-supply hierarchy, and at £909 this asking price is right on the median of your recent comparable GBP listings, so it reads as fair market rather than a bargain or an overreach. It is also comfortably inside the £892–£952 interquartile band, which suggests the seller is pricing in line with current used demand.
For buyers, that’s attractive because a good external PSU like this can be a meaningful step up for a compatible Naim system: more drive, better scale, and a more relaxed presentation without changing the core voicing. The upside is best if it’s cleanly kept and complete, since these units are usually bought to stay in a system for a long time; with condition listed as unknown, I’d mainly want confirmation of proper operation, tidy cosmetics, and any included mains lead or paperwork.
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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