We witnessed some incredibly precise engineering in minature during a visit to the Rega factory…

We are delighted to announce that we finally have replacement SBL grills that look and sound just like the originals in every detail. With the same chamfers around the front edges and rebates on the reverse in front of the drivers these perform just like the originals and should not be confused with…

Those good people at Hi-Fi Choice magazine paid us a visit and asked us to set up three representative Tom Tom systems for their delectation.

You can read what they heard…

London was definitely the place to be this weekend to celebrate all things Great & British.

Friday 

Dropped in on the Naim exhibit which is part of the 'Make it in Great Britain' exhibition at the science Museum. Naim are in good company alongside such engineering greats as McLaren and Rolls Royce.

Next stop was 'Designing the Extraordinary'  at the Victoria & Albert museum showcasing the amazing output of British designer Thomas Heatherwick  (designer of the…

We all have a 'Naim Story' and since we launched this feature a few months ago we have really enjoyed reading about your fascinating experiences as Naim users.  I am thus delighted (and just a little flattered) to report that Naim have come on board with an initative on their facebook page.

These travelogues of our 'flat earth' audio expeditions make for great reading and we would encourage you all to share your journeys down the 'green path' with us.

You can feature your…

Here's our first quiz, identify these rare Naim products from our collection to win a prize!

Recently spotted inside a Rega amp. Quite obviously packed with the same green goodness that we all love.

We had a great time at this wonderful one day Festival at Hatfield House yesterday and for once the weather smiled on us and the sun didn't stop shining.

Highlights for me were the ever brilliant Chris Wood, Braebach and Show of Hands who finished the day on a high note, although I have to say the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain's rendition of Kraftwerk's - The Model was also a stand out moment.

If you're the wrong side of 40 like me you can't beat a festival where at the…

I'm delighted to introduce our new guest blogger, Mr Jason Kennedy, former editor of Hi Fi Choice magazine, revered audio journalist, muso and all around good egg.

Jason's writing has a wit and charm all of its own and I'm looking forward to reading his regular missives from the front line.…

Date: 3 July 2012

Location: Saint Etienne, France

I've just spent a very enjoyable three days in France touring the Focal factory and meeting the team over there. I have to say if you ever get the chance its well worth a visit as these guys manufacture literally everything in house and some of the processes are fascinating. The system above (full 500 series with…

I'm delighted to announce that Paddy Ford has won the first pair of Focal headphones in our member's free prize draw.

We've been knocked out by the response to the launch of the club with over 200 members having joined already in our first month and we'll draw another name for a pair of headphones when we reach 250 members.

If you have yet to join please do come on board as there are many benefits and if you are already a member please do get involved and share your fascinating…

We spent a fantastic afternoon yesterday at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Lord March who owns Goodwood is a proud Naim Supernait owner and it was a real treat to experience many other fine, high performance examples of the best of British engineering in action.

Looks like my next company car is just going to have to be the Lotus Exige we saw, seeing as it…

Brian at Whestone Audio in Texas is top guy with a great hifi shop and blog which you should check out.

He recently to0k delivery of the new Guru Q10two loudspeaker.....

"I just got back a silver bumper Naim 42 pre / 110 amp from AV options. Chris recapped, cleaned and tweaked them out to near NOS (new old stock) status. Seeing as I just got in some Guru…

Let’s face it, despite what we were promised for the 21st century - an automated future with robots fulfilling our every whim, levitating cars and tiny hand held devices containing a lifetime’s collection of music (OK Apple, I’ll give you that last one) the reality is that we find ourselves with less and less time for the important things in life. Music for the majority of people these days is…

Like a dear departed friend, the Aro is no more but it will always hold a special place in our analogue hearts. Share your thoughts and feelings about the Aro with us all here.

Agnes Obel - Philharmonics

Tord Gustavsen Quartet - The Well

First Aid Kit - The Lion's Roar…

 I would like to extend a warm thank you to Paul Messenger for submitting this interview he conducted with Julian for us to use on the blog and also to Alan Sircom of Hii Plus for giving us permission to reproduce it.

 Introduction

The main man at Naim Audio and engineer par excellence, Julian Vereker's enormous influence on British hi-fi was formally recognised by an MBE for export in 1995. Paul Messenger talks to him about the inception of the NAP250, how the company and…

When it comes to turntable set up there can be no safer pair of hands than renowned analogue legend Derek Jenkins, and we are delighted to announce that Derek will be fettling all our turntables from now on.

With nearly 40 years experience with Linn, Roksan, Rega, Pink Triangles and all manner of other turntables, arms and cartridges you can rest assured that…