What Hi-Fi?

Naim NAP 250

■ Power amplifier

■ £5700

★★★★★

WHAT HI★FI?

FOR

• Musically cohesive and dynamically capable
• Excellent detail resolution
• Impressive punch

AGAINST

• The new Naim look may not be to all tastes
• Needed a second sample to convince us

VERDICT

This sixth generation of Naim’s iconic amplifier is a terrific performer that proves more capable and versatile than ever

“It delivers the music’s savage dynamic shifts with enthusiasm, and that makes the Naim a thrilling listen”

its 50th anniversary. Over that time, we doubt it has produced anything more iconic than the NAP 250 power amplifier. This product was introduced in 1975, just a couple of years after the company was formed, and somehow managed

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