Naim is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Over that time we doubt it has produced anything more iconic than the NAP 250 stereo power amplifier. This product was introduced in 1975, just a couple of years after the company was formed, and somehow managed to encapsulate everything the brand stood for.
The design has not stood still, of course. It has evolved both electrically and cosmetically, starting with Naim’s original ‘chrome bumper’ look through the ‘olive’ phase of the ’90s and into the less distinctive all-black look we’ve had for much of the last couple of decades. This new sixth-generation model does not deviate too much from the established template, but there are enough changes across the board to justify the generational shift.
