Naim NAIT XS 2 Amp + Excellent Example + Boxed + Remote + Manual
- Condition: Used
- Price: 1042.11 EUR
- Status: sold
- Item number: 285330233475
- Seller: mainly_naim (395|100.0%)
- Seller information: Commercial
- Item location: Edinburgh
- Ships to: GB
- Shipping: 82,67 EUR
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Description
Naim NAIT XS 2 stereo amp Current retail price for the XS 3 - £2499 Original box and internal packing Instruction Manual Remote Control Excellent example Serial Number 354*** - 2013 About this NAIT XS 2 This NAIT XS2 is in excellent condition and has been well-looked after. The condition is better than many much newer models I’ve seen. It’s in perfect working order with a quiet transformer and no buzzing/humming issues. The controls and sockets are all working fine and the remote control’s battery cover is securely fixed. The illuminated logo is free from ‘bleed’ - a common issue with Naim products of this age. Cosmetically the unit is in excellent condition with just a few very minor marks if you look very closely. Please see the photos to make a personal assessment of the condition. It has its original remote control (also in excellent condition), instruction manual and packaging. It even still has its pink manual and remote holder, which is usually a sign of a careful owner! Supplied with a generic power lead with UK plug. About the NAIT XS 2 The NAIT XS 2 was produced between 2013 and 2019 and, somewhat confusingly, took over from the XS-2. The hyphen is important here, as the original Naim NAIT XS (launched in 2008) had a minor upgrade in its last year - it’s this model that was labeled, on the boxes and in one literature at least, as the XS-2. In terms of it’s tech spec, the XS 2 actually has little in common with the older NAIT XS or its cheaper contemporary, the NAIT 5si. The XS 2 is, in fact, a simplified version of the SUPERNAIT 2. In essence you get the SUPERNAIT’s high purity of sound (perhaps even a little better) but with a touch less power, fewer features and the slimline XS casing. For some, it’s actually the XS 2 that’s the true descendent of the legendary NAIT 1 and NAIT 2 amps. Certainly, unless you have very difficult speakers to drive or a vast room to fill, this is very much the sweet spot in Naim’s amplifier range. It sounds a lot more dynamic and powerful than its power rating suggests (as is often the case with Naim amps), yet it also sounds more rounded and well-resolved than some of Naim’s other amps. Some of the highlights include; Toroidal power supplyConstant current stage developed from the NAC552 pre-ampCeramic heat sink (no noisy fans required)Excellent quality, Class-A headphone amp with 6.35mm socket As well as sounding significantly better than the NAIT 5si, the XS 2 also has a wider range of sockets. These include; 5 DIN inputs5 RCA phono inputsRCA Subwoofer/audio outputPower Amp in / Pre Amp out (with bridge link)Power supply for Naim Stageline phono pre-ampAV bypass (if used for the front channel speakers in an AV system)Remote input (for home automation)Mini USB (for service updates) Although this is the slimline casing, it has the more expensive, anodised front panel that sets it apart form the simpler, painted NAIT 5si. Otherwise, the style is pure, timeless Naim. Although now replaced by the Naim NAIT XS 3, the differences in sound quality are very slight. The main difference is that the XS 3 has a built-in phonostage but we’d suggest that if you’re a vinyl aficionado, you’re better off with a separate phonostage whereas if you don’t use vinyl you’re not paying for superfluous electronics. Like other NAIT amplifiers, the sound is exceptionally good and is rated as one of the best-sounding £2000+ amps on the market. Review Hi-Fi+ - “It’s organised sound at its stripped back, purist form.” Spec Power output: 70 watts per channel at 8 ohmsTransient output: 300VAInput Sensitivities: 130mVOutput level: 130mV, 600 ohmsCase size (mm): 432 wide x 301 deep x 70 highWeight: 8.4kg Supplied Naim NAIT XS 2NARCOM remote controlInstruction manualAll original packagingUK power cable Postage Original boxBox sealed with parcel tape at all openingsLead wrapped in bubblewrap and carefully placed within the boxBox wrapped for added protection and securityTracked and signed for courier Item may be collected at no extra charge Payment PayPal (posting or collection with eBay QR code only)Cleared cheque (posting or collection)Cleared bank transfer (posting or collection with eBay QR Code only)Cash (collection only)
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