Focal and Naim Announces 10th Anniversary System
Focal and Naim celebrate a decade of collaboration and are marking it with a special anniversary system.
Featuring French acoustics and English electronics, the Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition system celebrates the European brands' merger in 2011. Three years later, they cemented their union by joining the Vervent Audio group.
We are told that today, an increasingly varied portfolio of Focal and Naim products is available via 10,000 retailers worldwide, including the growing network of Focal Powered by Naim stores. Their product collections extend to integrated solutions, headphones, in-car systems, recording studio monitors and yachts.
Over the years, Focal and Naim have created a range of entirely complimentary high-end products founded on technology, sound performance, and aesthetics. The brands work together to create visual and sonic synergy at every level.
To celebrate 10 years together, the two brands have developed a special edition ready-to-play system featuring "iconic products with unique aesthetics."
The front-end is handled by an array of Naim Classic electronics, including the NDX 2 music-streaming player paired with the NAC 282/NAP 250 DR pre-power amplifiers, complete with matching NAPSC and HiCap DR power supplies.
The Naim electronics drive a pair of Focal Sopra N°2 loudspeakers in a unique finish of 'concrete' side panels and a 'tin' front baffle. This is apparently inspired by the grandeur of architectural creations.
The system includes all the connections you need, including a pair of Naim's top-range Super Lumina speaker cables.
These metallic finishes are said to encapsulate more than 40 years of Focal's know-how and innovation.
The Anniversary Edition system has a suggested retail price of £28,000/ €34,000.
Vist Focal and Naim for more information
Jay Garrett
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