Naim amps??


Why so much money for what seems to be underpowed amps, at least on paper?

Two grand for a 75 watt amp. Do they rate their amps differently or what?
jack_dotson
you can do so much better than a naim they use a switching power supply which is the cheapest way to go. they wouldnt drive a pair of bose
agreed with agisthos... what are you talking about wadia? classic nait 2 uses a bell and howell transformer... i believe those used to cost a ton. + , 47 labs uses internals that are relatively inexpensive, but the amps design is so well done that the thing sounds fantastic.

if bentley made their engine blocks out of gold... you think it would run better?
05-15-06: Wadia150 said:
"you can do so much better than a naim they use a switching power supply which is the cheapest way to go. they wouldnt drive a pair of bose"

Naim amps don't use switching power supplies - you may be thinking of Linn.
I wonder how many opinions are expressed by people who really aren't very familiar with the performance. Most serious Naim enthusiasts are after music, not watts, and appreciate many qualitative aspects of the whole line. And yes, it doesn't come cheaply. There is extra value for money in a properly set up Naim systems using all Naim gear. There is a great deal of AUDIBLE synergy.
The best advice regarding Naim gear is to listen and if you feel it's worth it, then it is!