Vintage Naim pre-power. Any good?

[fatboyslimfast]

Hi, I'm thinking of trying to find a Naim 62/90 combo (old silver edged one) or similar as I've always wanted a Naim pre/power. I don't listen loud, so the power level should be fine, and most seem to have a phono stage which I need. I suppose my question is, is my nostalgia misplaced? If not, what sort of price should I be willing to spend. I was thinking of up to £250ish? Am I miles off the mark here, and if not, would I be better spending my £250 on anything else?

 

[Anonymous]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Naim-NAC62-and-NAP90-pre-and-power-Amp_W0QQitemZ130212849805QQihZ003QQcategoryZ14973QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[fatboyslimfast]

Yeah, I'd sort of spotted that one. but the million dollar question (oh ok, £250 question). Is it worth spending my cash on, or is my Rotel going to give it a run for it's money?

 

[Andrew Everard]

My only reservation about kit this old would be the need for an overhaul, but since the guy says they have recently been done by Naim - something you could check with Naim if you get the serial numbers - they look like an absolute steal, and would walk all over the Rotel.

 

[fatboyslimfast]

Thanks Andrew. If you were in my shoes, what would be a sensible max to pay for these?

 

[Thaiman]

Fattyboys, I am not sure it would be an upgrade from you system!

If you going for the older type naim I would look for NAC82 and black & silver NAP 250 now that would be a big upgrade. The NAP 250 is widely regards as one of the top ten power amp ever build!

 

[fatboyslimfast]

82? Didn't they come in the late 90's? Also, the 250 is way way above my price break. As much as I would love them, the 250s seem to be going for best part of a grand, without the pre...

 

[Anonymous]

I actually bought this for £275. I'm looking to hook it up with my Rega Turntable as it doesn't sound quite right with the Rotel, fully accept I may have made a HUGE amateur mistake but hey,its the only way you learn!!!