Price of Naim NAP52/NAP135/Supercap Late Olive
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colasblue
pfm Member
At current prices Naim factory servicing just isn't a cost effective option (unlike 10 years ago when you really had no reason to look anywhere else).
If you want an "Official" Naim approved service cheaper then there's class A in Sheffield and Robert Ritchie + a couple of other dealers.
If you're happy with aftermarket (and there really isn't any reason why you shouldn't be) then Witch hat and Avondale are your people.
Factory serviced kit doesn't seem to get anything like a full return on money spent when its sold on so if you want reasonable VFM, best provenance and max resale potential that can be a good option.
A lot of the ebay dealers do their own servicing to reasonable standards (eg Naimly Linn and CJ) and you can get newly serviced kit for a slight premium over the equivalent unserviced item + parts cost.
You pays yer money and takes yer choice!
2002 kit such as you're after in unserviced condition might be £3K ish for 52/sc and £2K ish for a pair of 135's
If you want an "Official" Naim approved service cheaper then there's class A in Sheffield and Robert Ritchie + a couple of other dealers.
If you're happy with aftermarket (and there really isn't any reason why you shouldn't be) then Witch hat and Avondale are your people.
Factory serviced kit doesn't seem to get anything like a full return on money spent when its sold on so if you want reasonable VFM, best provenance and max resale potential that can be a good option.
A lot of the ebay dealers do their own servicing to reasonable standards (eg Naimly Linn and CJ) and you can get newly serviced kit for a slight premium over the equivalent unserviced item + parts cost.
You pays yer money and takes yer choice!
2002 kit such as you're after in unserviced condition might be £3K ish for 52/sc and £2K ish for a pair of 135's
per flemming
Registered User
Naim Nac 52 & Nap 135's are Classic pre/power of very high standard
IMO it takes something to really come close this combo
As for the SC, the new DR may be a better choice, no idea what they charge for conversation or service, sure Naim themself have a long waiting list so try alternatives, also to get a better Price, Naim have recently done a jump in prices
Fully agree on Class A in Sheffield with which I have excellent experience, fully recommended and he keeps things original which should be advised for best possible resale value.
I thought Witch Hat would offer a standard service but in doubt, sure he has the knowledge beeing a former Naim employee
The issue you should rethink:
You are buying at least 10-15 years old stuff, in fact everything is in need for service unless allready done offcourse, this is vital and you should investigate precise expenses/shipping? to add Price
Once done forget the gear and enjoy, one hell of a combo, hope you succede with answer to all your threads, speakers etc..IMO these do not need to be purchased based on the price only, on the contrary, I prefer my Eur 300 ES14 to a pair of very expensive ProAc.
IMO it takes something to really come close this combo
As for the SC, the new DR may be a better choice, no idea what they charge for conversation or service, sure Naim themself have a long waiting list so try alternatives, also to get a better Price, Naim have recently done a jump in prices
Fully agree on Class A in Sheffield with which I have excellent experience, fully recommended and he keeps things original which should be advised for best possible resale value.
I thought Witch Hat would offer a standard service but in doubt, sure he has the knowledge beeing a former Naim employee
The issue you should rethink:
You are buying at least 10-15 years old stuff, in fact everything is in need for service unless allready done offcourse, this is vital and you should investigate precise expenses/shipping? to add Price
Once done forget the gear and enjoy, one hell of a combo, hope you succede with answer to all your threads, speakers etc..IMO these do not need to be purchased based on the price only, on the contrary, I prefer my Eur 300 ES14 to a pair of very expensive ProAc.
Dock Green
pfm Member
Ignoring cost, a service of a device that needs one makes a huge difference to the sound quality.
I did go down the used Olive 52/135 route about 6 years ago. My logic being I could a) buy better sound per £ b) their build means little to worry about technically and c) buy new only items with more to go wrong or more fragile ie CD player or speakers or cartridges. This has meant I now have a mix of Olive and new styles but soundwise vs outlay, it takes some beating.
As other comments have said, factor in servicing for the amps. No brainer / night and day difference especially considering age. I used Class A - heartily recommend Darren.
As other comments have said, factor in servicing for the amps. No brainer / night and day difference especially considering age. I used Class A - heartily recommend Darren.
colasblue
pfm Member
Don't think it is typical or in fact good vfm.
Lotus 340R had a fully serviced 52 for about £2200 and a decent S/C shouldn't set you back much over a grand these days.
It was an older one though and having personally rejected an older 52/PS in favour of a much more recent 82 2xHi I'm pretty sure there is a lot of merit in getting the later production units. Perhaps the market has now realised this!