As dedicated Naim Audio retailers we have many models on demonstration in our showroom, including Mu-So, Uniti, Five, XS and Classic range hi-fi separates. To learn more, you can read our full Naim
Audio range guide and for further advice, please call our Naim experts on 0844 50 403 50 or e-mail
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For over 40 years, Naim Audio has relentlessly pursued the same simple aim: to recreate the performance a musician has recorded accurately and with all of the information wholly intact. Not only that the notes be faithfully preserved, but also so must the emotion and passion that inspired the
performance. Its for this reason that Naim are so popular among music lovers - they bring music to life.
Naim Audio was founded in 1973 by
Julian Vereker OBE, a racing car driver, entrepreneur and self-taught engineer
who had a deep passion for music, but was unhappy with the sound of hi-fi
available at the time. Established in Salisbury (where Naim is based to this
day), Julian set about designing and manufacturing a hi-fi range that ignored
accepted design wisdom and focused on aspects of design and performance that
made music burst to life. In that same year, they released the NAP 200 power
amplifier (a model name which still exists today in a far updated version), soon
followed by the NAC 12 pre-amplifier in 1974 (and although this model name is no
longer used, much like "NAP" for the power amplifiers, "NAC"
is still used to designate Naim's pre amplifier models). These initial designs
laid foundations for 40 years of iconic and award winning products that have
followed.
As the brand grew in popularity over the 70s and 80s, they sought to grab the
attention of press and public with a series of tongue in cheek adverts (you can
see these and read more about the brand in our History
of Naim blog). In 1983, Naim released their first integrated amplifier,
simply called NAIT, a designation also used in current integrated amplifier
models today. Naim was awarded with the prestigious Queen's award in 1985 and
has received this award a further two times since (once winning for Export in
2010 and once for innovation in digital music streaming in 2014). In 1991, Naim
released their first CD player, the CDS, which again flew against conventional
wisdom with a two-box design (the current flagship CD player shares a lineage
with this original model).
Over the years, many Naim models have achieved iconic status, including the Naim
NAP250 power amplifier, a favourite among many audiophiles with a latest
iteration of this model that continues to this day. As an emphasis over the
quality of the Naim range, they partnered with distinguished British brand
Bentley in 2008 to provide music systems for their cars. In 2009, Naim also
released the "Uniti" range, which turned the conventional wisdom that
"more boxes are always better" by combining power amplifier, pre
amplifier, CD player and/or streaming capabilities in one box. Of course, the
higher separates Naim systems will always sound better, but the four models in
the Uniti range established themselves as such a high performance solutions for
a reasonable investment that there are little other options that can
compete.
In 2013, Naim also released the Naim Mu-So, a wireless streaming speaker system
and another revolutionary move by the brand. To put this into perspective, the
release of this product was as much of a surprise as if Bentley released a
competitor in the low-priced car category that outclassed all of the established
competitors. The Mu-So has done just that. A hugely popular
"lifestyle" music solution, both existing Naim owners and new
customers have discovered how wonderful this speaker system sounds as a classy,
single box unit for enjoying music in an area where you can't accomodate a full
separates hi-fi system.
With a rich heritage and history of pioneering products in the hi-fi industry, Naim have cultivated a brand which is synonymous with the pinnacle of hi-fi, as well as the values and quality of British hi-fi and manufacturing. Naim Audio is designed and manufactured in Salisbury, UK and their relentless pursuit of sonic perfection has seen a host of awards and stellar reviews. Naim offer a range of integrated amplifiers, pre amplifiers, power amplifiers, CD players, streamers, CD players,
DACs, loudspeakers and accessories.
In 2011, Naim merged with Focal JM Labs, and with a synergy in design, this
makes Focal speakers a
natural matching choice for Naim. Other highly recommended options include KEF
speakers and ProAc
speakers.