Naim’s original Nait (pictured below) was their first integrated amplifier which was launched in 1983. It quickly gained huge success, and even now, secondhand values are still rising.

Fast forward to 2019 and Naim have announced that the 3rd generation of Nait amplifiers will be available.

SUPERNAIT 3 and NAIT XS 3 build on the success of their respective predecessors with extensive improvements, all in service of the sound. The new NAITs feature classic Naim moving magnet (MM) phono stage designs crafted from audiophile-quality components – expertly grouped and selected before manufacturing for optimum accuracy. You can upgrade to moving coil compatibility via an external StageLine on the powered socket.

Each component within the amplifiers has been scientifically examined as Naim’s R&D team look to capitalise on the opportunity to further enhance the Naim signature sound. This has been achieved through extensive redevelopment, from optimising the second gain stage transistors to doubling the speed of the voltage gain stage. Improvements can be found throughout the components resulting in the best-sounding integrated amplifiers Naim has ever produced, and with love for vinyl!

The Nait XS3

The Supernait 3

Just remember, if you are lucky enough to get one, just don’t do this…..

On demonstration now at Criterion Audio. (We won’t drop one!)