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Naim Statement
Experience the pinnacle of musical performance with the Statement series from Naim Audio. Expertly crafted using our extensive engineering knowledge and artistry, this series consists of the NAC S1 preamplifier and NAP S1 mono power amplifiers, designed to deliver pure and unparalleled musical performance.
Statement
Without compromise.
Performance First
The team started with a blank piece of paper and a vision. They mapped out the product using 3D computer models to confirm the best position for each component. This innovative approach resulted in a new vertical structure that reduces electromagnetic and mechanical interference while maximising thermal performance.
Hand-Crafting
The Statement represents the ultimate expression of the Naim Audio aesthetic. The monolithic structure is impressive, with its stark silhouette balanced by the heat sink's sculptural flow and the beautifully lit volume control and central divide. This duality in the design mirrors how our pursuit of technical brilliance is always rooted in the abstract human experience of music.
Isolation
The NAC S1 and NAP S1 share the same fundamental layout. The power supply, which tends to be noisy, is located at the bottom, while the delicate electronics are situated on top. An acrylic centerpiece is used to separate the two, preventing any interaction. The top section of electronics is further divided into internal chambers, which isolate individual stages.
Dual power
The NAP S1 is a new amplifier that features a bridged dual design with zero global feedback. The two stages of the amplifier are physically separated to optimise its performance. The voltage stage is located at the very top of the power amplifier, while the current stage is at the bottom. Each mono power amplifier has a large 4000VA transformer that provides precisely 746W (into 8 ohms) to power the speakers. The Statement is a significant leap forward in technology and design. It has been engineered from the ground up to deliver pure musical performance.
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Professional Reviews 89/100
Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
88/100
Build Quality
93/100
Value for Money
89/100
The Naim Statement delivers monumental dynamics, vice-like bass control and exceptionally assured timing for the world’s most demanding loudspeakers. The Ear heard its power, detail and rhythmic authority operating on a rare level, while its aerospace-informed thermal engineering and 9kW peak capability underpin a genuinely high-current reference amplifier.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Exceptional bass grip, dynamic headroom and timing, with power and detail reported at a level beyond most high-end systems.
Precision-built, striking vertical architecture with advanced aluminium-nitride thermal management for sustained high-current performance.
Extreme output capability—746W into 8 ohms, 1,450W into 4 ohms and 9kW peak—suits demanding flagship loudspeakers.
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Cons
Its cost-no-object pricing places it firmly in a rarefied, ultra-luxury category.
Fully exploiting each monoblock’s power may require a dedicated higher-voltage household circuit.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 88/100
The available listening impressions describe an exceptionally forceful, detailed and rhythmically assured amplifier, with particular praise for its bass grip and ability to make demanding music arresting. Spatial performance is not meaningfully addressed, while one comment criticises the engagement of the complete Focal/Naim system rather than isolating a fault in the amplifier.
Transparency Resolution
92/100
The Ear found the Statement's power, detail and timing to be in a different league from most high-end systems. Its report also says the amplifier sounds more impressive than it looks, supporting an unusually revealing and immediate presentation.
Tonal Balance Musicality
88/100
The Ear describes the Statement as sounding exceptionally good and making a track from American Beauty totally arresting. That points to strong musical involvement, although the supplied reviews offer little direct discussion of tonal colour, timbre or long-term balance.
Dynamics
96/100
This is the most strongly documented aspect of performance: The Ear reports exceptional power and timing, along with incredible grip and bass quality it had not heard outside active loudspeakers. The published 746W/8-ohm rating, 1,450W/4-ohm output and 9kW peak capability are consistent with that report of immense control and headroom.
Soundstage Imaging
75/100
The supplied reviews say little directly about stage width, depth, image placement or layering. The account of an arresting musical presentation suggests scale and presence, but it does not provide enough detail to make a stronger claim about imaging precision.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
93/100
The Ear specifically praises the precision and attention to detail of the Statement's construction. Its aluminium-nitride transistor casings, extensive 24-device output stage, advanced heat management and 4,000VA toroidal transformer indicate a serious engineering effort designed for sustained high-current delivery.
Value for Money
89/100
At approximately £125,000 when reviewed, The Ear calls it an extreme and exceptionally expensive amplifier, but says its sound and painstaking execution make the price seem almost sensible. That is a clear endorsement of the product's proposition within the cost-no-object amplifier market, rather than an argument that it is inexpensive.
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