Naim Audio Nait 50 Limited Edition Integrated Amplifier

A modernized re-issue of Naim's first, famous, iconic integrated amp, the Nait 1. With MM phono, headphone out, and 25 Wpc. 

A Note About the Interconnect: This amp is a classic Naim design so it has DIN connectors for its line inputs. (The phono input uses RCA.) You will need an RCA-to-DIN cable to connect a non-Naim DAC or other line-level source. Cardas has specially made us a 1 meter RCA-to-DIN version of their celebrated Iridium cable, priced for this bundle.

The year 2023 is the 50th anniversary of the celebrated English brand, Naim Audio. (Read more in our article, .) 

To celebrate, they will re-issue the Nait 1, Naim's first integrated amp. The first series of Naim products are often referred to as the "chrome bumper" range because of the silvered edge of the chassis around the front panel. Chrome bumper Naim products are revered and highly sought after, commanding high used prices.

The Nait 1, rated at just 13 W, was the product that popularized the notion of "Naim watts". Naim's focus on big power supplies and high-current, fast transient capabilities was unusual at the time, and their amps always surprised with the amount of slam and presence they delivered.

At 25 W, the Nait 50 is quite a bit more powerful than the original, and is an improvement on it whilst preserving its DNA. One notable new feature on this anniversary edition is a 1/4” jack headphone output.

Inside, the Nait 50 delivers fully regulated 25W of power per channel, which reproduces dynamics with all the confidence and authority we have come to expect from a Naim amplifier. There is a discrete transistor MM phonostage on board, and two other line inputs. In keeping with Naim tradition, the two line inputs are DIN.

Like all Naim products, the Nait 50 is handcrafted in Salisbury, England, and the front panel is a delightful throwback to one of the most famous hi-fi products of all time.

Specifications

Power Output (8 Ohm, 4 Ohm): 25 W, 40 W

Headphone Output (16 Ohm): 1.5 W

Inputs: RCA MM phono, 2 x 5-pin DIN line

Gain
Phono: 40 dB
Preamp and Headphone: 16 dB
Power Amp: 29 dB

Dimensions (HWD): 3-3/8" x 8-1/8" x 12-5/8"

Weight: 9.9 lb.