Naim Tuners / 101 vs 01 vs 02

Posted by: Raphael on 18 January 2002

Hi there
I am currently using a NAIM NAT 101 with Snaps, 52 and Obelisks - aerial is a Ron Smith 14.
Is it worth my looking at changing to one the newer NAT01 or NAT02 or are the new ones simply digital version of the 101?
Has anyone had a chance to compare them?
Regards
Raphael

Posted on: 18 January 2002 by Craig B

I have no direct experience of your 101, however outside of the frequency display being digital on the 01, I do believe that the new and the old share essentially the same analog front end (or tuner head) but that the power supply and possibly the analog stages have been updated somewhat in the 01. I could be wrong here. It may be best to contact Naim direct on this one.

I do know that Naim HQ and NANA (Naim Audio North America) offer a service/upgrade that may be of benefit to you considering the age of the unit.

If you do decide to change to a newer model rather than keep/service yours then I do know of someone who would consider buying yours to match his chrome bumpered kit (e-mail me offline if this interests you).

Craig