Serial number starting with an 8 on a Nova

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I can purchase a second hand Nova but the serial number starts with 8811xx.
What is the year of this unit and is it safe to purchase it from a dealer?

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you can check serial numbers on the Naim web site.

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I can see them on this page, just scroll down to the bottom and click on Serial Numbers.

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I know that but as I said it starts with 8. It’s not on the website. I have already checked that before posting this post.

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I would just send a email message to Naim with the question. They post serial numbers for what they have manufactured as far as I know. Perhaps someone else knows if they issue special SN’s for products.,

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That would be a r&d demo unit, possibly pre production. 88’s are a reserved serial number range.

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Thanks. I wrote an email to Naim to ask about it also. Let’s see if they can clarify it.

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As an example of an 88, here’s the supernait 3 taken from naimaudio.com

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@NeilS maybe able to quickly clarify?

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All 8*** units are built with hand selected components and with extra care

That’s the rumour I’m starting!!

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Yes, Robert (above) used to work at Naim & he’s quite right - 88 numbers are specials for in-house builds, photography, prototypes, all sorts really.
Think I’ve seen 99s too.

Regards
Neil.

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Are they of the same quality as normal units or as the above comment even better?

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The purpose of each 88 build would determine the parts used I expect.

Impossible to put them all in the same basket!

Regards
Neil.

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