Who still repairs Naim Nait 1 integrateds?
Any good tech can probably work on it. My favorite tech is Bill Thalmann of Music Technology. http://www.musictechnology.com/ Bill was technical director at Conrad Johnson for 25 years. You can ship I assume or where do you live? |
I don't mean to hijack this thread, but does anyone else find it somewhat reprehensable that a high end company wouldn't service their own gear due to age? I understand the parts issue, and that usually comes into play with CD players, etc. But amplifiers - unless the board is destroyed, aren't we just talking about resistors, capacitors, etc? In this case, I don't buy the parts argument and feel a manufacturer should stand behind their products (not to say they can't earn $$ during repair). |
Nycwine1 Have you thought of contacting a few Naim dealers? They might have a good source. There are a few companies that will only service their products to the original registered owner. Other companies only do warranty repairs, but they all usually have a referral for out of warranty or other misc repairs. I am surprised Naim does not have a referral source. |
I had my Nait 1 recently serviced by Hawthorne Stereo in Seattle. When they returned the amp, they also included the old electrolytic capacitors that they replaced. The unit virtually looks the same as when I shipped it. I did photograph the inside of the unit before sending it off, so I can confirm the work done. Within one week, the work was completed. After about 10 to 20 hours playing time, the sound smoothed out and I was treated to that Naim magic. I didn't think my 21 year old Nait 1 sounded bad before servicing, but it sure sounded better with the servicing. I considered my investment a bargain. I could have sent the Nait 1 to Naim in the UK since my unit was still in working order, but I saved much money and time going through Hawthorne. Rich |
