Hi there,
I am new to the world of Naim. I have been gifted some NAM 402 speakers, I have found the details below about them. I’d really appreciate some suggestions for an amplifier to go with them, I’ve had a look and I honestly don’t know where to start! I have a budget of £200-500. Any advice gratefully received.
Many thanks, Simon
Welcome to the Forum, Simon. There was a thread quite a while ago about the 602s which had some more info on the 402s.
Interesting and rare speakers you have there. Any photos of your 402 speakers you can share please ?
Wow, what a gift! They are quite a unicorn. I think i never saw one. Pictures please
I’d say they are crying out for a NAC22/NAP120 or a NAC42/NAP110. What will be the source? A Linn Sondek?
Thanks so much for all the responses - yes I was super chuffed to have been given them and have already seen the tread on them - its nice to have something rare.
Here is a picture:
The sources is a Union Audio two.valve mixer with technics 1210s.
I will have a look at the suggested amps and hopefulyl find some in my price range.
Any pointers on good places to buy amps would be also be really appreciated
First port of call would be the Naim dealers - often they carry secondhand Naim items, even very early stuff when they can get it. Otherwise, there’s online auction sites and also dedicated sales sites where you can buy privately. An online search will bring up various options.
TomTom Audio in St Alban’s usually has a huge s/h stock of Naim kit going back decades, and regularly gets very strong recommendations on this site (including from me!). Give them a ring and let them help you would be my advice.
Mark
Yeah, seems a bit steep unless recently serviced by Naim, especially as NAC condition is not great.
Thanks all - I really appreciate the responses will start having a look round
Not cheap but still reasonable whenever is in good fettle and nice aestethics. Pretty much the same amount i’ll pay for and Olive 72/HC/140.
That package has been on repeat sale on eBay for some time. Since it has not been sold for some time now, the price might be too high.
I’m not the first to comment, that TT now have something of a reputation for excessive if not ambitious pricing. From personal experience, they eventually have to drop the price(s) to gain a sale - I had meanwhile bought elsewhere! IIRC it was offered with a guarantee for which zero parts were available, which didn’t make sense, to hold the item for a long time, eventually reducing by more than a third. Ymmv.
That high level of inventory doubtless has to include a cost, which the buyer funds!
How nice to have a rare speaker. Just one thought, if they have not been used for some time, given their age, you likely need to ascertain if the crossovers are adequately functioning, to ensure there is not a short, which an amp may not handle well.
Appreciate you are endeavouring to put them to use within a budget, but you may like to check with service department or a specialist speaker repairers like Wilmslow Audio, who could advise.
So are there any Naim dealers you would recommend for s/h purchases?
I’ve had a couple of very nice pieces from 2ndhandhifi in Stockton-on-Tees.
