Naim Nait 3 Integrated Amp Upgrade

Almost any Hi-Fi component can be upgraded to higher performance using our techniques and components. The two things go together – the know-how and the right component. Over the last 25 plus years, we have developed our knowledge of where the biggest problems lie and how to overcome them to unleash better performance from a given piece of equipment.




Developed in 1993, this hugely popular amplifer from Naim benfits from the following upgrades to both the pre-amp and power amp section. A total of 52 internal component changes plus an upgrade to the binding posts make this a fantastic upgrade. A later version added remote control functionality which was the R model.

35 capacitor upgrades including Kimber Kap capacitors. We use Russ's favoured audio grade Panasonic caps which give a smooth and detailed sound where it's not possible to use Kimber.






A neat upgrade is to include our Balance Control Bypass option. We completely remove the balance control which reduces the number of connections in the audio path, making a clearly audible improvement. The circuit design does call for some resistance to be present otherwise no signal will get through, so we use four extremely high quality resistors to achieve this. An in-house, custom 3D printed cap is then fitted to cover the hole. We do not do this as standard, please request this when you order.





We fit our high performance, nickel plated binding posts which allows the connection of speaker cable terminated with bare wire, 4mm bananas or 6mm spades.





Because of its slim design, there is limited room on the back panel to make major changes such as fitting an IEC socket. To allow you to connect your choice of upgraded power cable, we have created an inline IEC socket wired with a short length of PowerKord.




For the majority of the capacitor changes, we use Russ' favored Panasonic Audio Grade caps. Where possible, we will endeavor to use the superb Kimber Kaps.


Naim updated the 3 to the 3R with the R simply adding Remote Control functionality. The core internals are pretty much the same, so if you have this amp, it is the same cost for the upgrade.




If you don't have exactly the same model as listed above, but a very similar unit, then it's highly likely that the same upgrades will apply. But we can't guarantee that until we have the unit here for inspection.
Equipment upgrades are proving hugely popular. During peak times there may be a wait of several weeks before we can carry out the upgrade. So before we get your equipment here, it must be booked in so we can ensure a speedy turnaround of the upgrade. Once you have placed your order, we will contact you to arrange a suitable week and getting the equipment here.

In Person
For those of you who are local enough or if you fancy a trip to the lakes, you can drop off your equipment personally and then collect it when it’s complete or we can ship it back to you.

By Courier
We can arrange a courier collection of your equipment for an additional cost. We currently use UPS.
To make things easier, we can offer several collection options.

1. We can arrange a specific day for the courier to call and collect your equipment. Someone will need to be available all day at the collection address as we’re unable to arrange a time slot for collections.

2. Dropping off at a UPS Access Point. UPS use a network of local shops to deliver and collect parcels from and to. We can either post you a collection label or email you the label (you will need to print the label at home/work). Securely box up your equipment, affix the collection label to the outside of the box and take it to your preferred Access Point where you will be issued a receipt. UPS Access Points can be found here (link opens in a new window), simply enter you postcode to find your nearest one.

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Please note this is just an upgrade modification, it does not include the Naim Nait 3.