Naim XS-2

[panditji]

You are able to get mint condition Naim XS-2 in the UK for about 850-900 GBP...It is a good deal as long as you know someone in the Uk who can buy it for you and get it for you even if you have to wait for 3-4 months....even PSUs can be bought used especially the Hicap for around 650-750 GBP....

 

[anm]

how much does the same cost in India brand new?

 

[panditji]

The 5i-2 had an MRP of Rs. 1.05 lakhs when the pound was considerably lower and the UK MRP was 875 GBP....

In the UK, a brand new XS-2 has an MRP of 1575 GBP.... so based on the above calculations taking 1 GBP to be Rs. 90, it should cost around 1.7 lakhs here....Lakozy is selling them so they would be able to give the exact costing...

BTW. Naim is cheapest in Dubai at the Dubai Audio center...

 

[Asit]

Panditji,

Congratulations on the Naim. It's a very fine amp and will pair very well with your Harbeths. When you visited my place, you did not tell me about it, so it has come as a pleasant surprise to me. Enjoy music on the new system and whenever possible, post a few shots for us to enjoy.

Regards.

 

[panditji]

Thanks Asit....It was a pleasure meeting you and your wife at your lovely home...I enjoyed listening to your system and share the same philosophy when it comes to audiophilia.....Plus I learnt a lot of interesting things especially about the phonetics in the Indian language from you...

Please do let me know when you are in Delhi, so that I can arrange a small meet with the Delhi members at my place.... Look forward to meeting you this side of the country again...