2/2: I am aware that Audio Doctor in NJ is a dealer, but I'm looking for other suggestions. Thanks so much!
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A little bit of a drive but Audio Visual Therapy in Nashua NH is a Naim dealer. Not sure if they carry the whole line but they had a Uniti on display the last time I was there. Great people to deal with, give them a call. They are closed Mondays
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I've been dealing w/John at Audio Video Therapy for around 30 years. Excellent store w/an excellent reputation. Worth the trip.
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A/V Therapy have some very nice brands. I had never taken Naim too seriously, but I'm surprised by one thing I'm seeing. The dealers I have found online (mostly western US) are definitely Brick and Mortar dealers that do a good deal of video. Not a huge deal, but I was surprised to see Naim absent from the more niche 2-channel dealers. My guess is getting the line requires a big financial commitment. In other words, you have to sell a few Sony TV's to afford it.
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There are oodles of Naim dealers. It is not a particularly expensive line to acquire. At the moment, stock is extremely hard to get and a large number of items have been out-of-stock for multiple months. Secondarily, unless you are above a certain volume limit, they do not let you feature the brand on-line. I can show Uniti and Mu-So along with Focal below Sopra, but can't show classic series or Sopra and above on my website.
I can think of multiple displaying dealers around NYC. What are you looking for? Are you looking for someone to order from or are you looking for a demo?
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Ideally, I'd want to hear it with a Harbeth, or similar British lower (86db) sensitivity speaker. Considering the XS-3 or the Supernait 3. Thanks!
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the amplifier sections have a lot of grunt, i have run Vandy Treo ( 87 db ) with the 40 wpc Atom quite successfully. Good luck on your quest
Jim
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The issue is the XS-3 and Supernait are out-of-stock with no estimated delivery date. Basically, if they don't have it in-stock or are willing to sell a floor model, I have no idea when you would be able to get one.
Audiotronics in Norwalk CT and Innovative Audio in Manhattan are both displaying dealers of Naim. Give them a call and see if either have one.
Other option is to just order the Supernait from Upscale Audio (they say they have it in-stock) and test it out in-home on their 60 day return policy. You will be on the hook for return shipping.
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Just realized Overture in DE is a dealer. I used to buy gear from them back in the day...really nice shop. They have Harbeth as well. tomic601...indeed! I was watching a video on You Tube from Upscale Audio. Kevin was describing the fact that Naim does not skimp on transformers. I believe he described them as B * TCHIN (-:
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Good guys and gals over at AV Therapy for sure. Bonus that there is no sales tax in NH so for me it’s worth the trip.
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The Naim 5si and its companion the cd 5si are very nice components which have both received very good reviews. I own both, still new in box plus Naim speaker cables. Got a very good deal from a place in Seattle Hawethorne Audio. I may sell them, not sure yet. Times are tough...
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You could go to Naim's website, and use the Find a Dealer tab. Crazy idea, I know.
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Real nice...there's one in every crowd. Feel better now!
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WorldWideStereo is here in Bucks County,PA,,,,about 30 minutes over the Jersey state line. This place is a Mom and Pop shop since the 1970's. If you go this route ask for ADAM. Much prefer these guys to Overture cause you can work a good discount. Look in the Overture employee parking lot....all Audi, Porsche, Mercedes!! LOL Asking for discounts will be met with terminal frowns. I never accept less than 20% off MSRP
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The Audio Store in Newington, CT carries Naim. Not sure if they have what you're looking for, but they've done a good job maintaining inventory during the supply chain problems.
https://www.theaudiostore.com/
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Thanks so much to all who made a positive contribution to this thread. I don't think I would have ended up at A/V Therapy if it wasn't for the suggestion. oddiofyl...agree 100% on A/V Therapy being a great bunch to deal with. John knows his stuff, and is certainly having a blast doing what he does. I ended up buying the XS3, which I will hopefully be listening to later tonight. Will be starting the break in process with an old Sony CD/DVD player. Cheers, Don
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