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Naim NSC 222 New Classic series streaming preamplifier

Naim NSC 222 New Classic series streaming preamplifier

This is a unit that is ultimately a high-end Hi-Fi component but it's ease of use and multitude of functions put it into the upmarket lifestyle realm as well. 'Lifestyle' for me has become a bit of a cringeworthy term that has too often become associated with some compromise in audio quality for the sake of a better end user experience. To be honest though, we should be aiming for both and they are not mutually exclusive!

Naim embody that ease of use combined with incredible sound. Their streaming app works every time, they have on board DACs to simplify connections and the units are sleek, beautifully finished yet understated and classy.

And this combination takes things to the next level. Where the Uniti Nova lets you down on separation and power to drive a difficult set of speakers, this combination proffers that in spades.

We tried a couple of different sets of speakers with these three units and like them most with the Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage...but come in and try some combinations for yourself.

Naim products bought from us, a genuine approved Naim dealer, include the full 2 year warranty.

"Audiophilia" on the NSC222

"What Hi Fi?" on the NSC222

"Secrets of Home Theatre and High Fidelity" on the NSC222 as a system with 250 power and 300 power supply

$13,500.00

Product Description

Details

Begin your New Classic musical journey with the highly versatile NSC 222 preamplifier. Access a wide range of music streaming platforms (Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, etc.), a very large number of online radio stations, handling bitrates of up to 32bit/284kHz.
Want to enjoy vinyl? The NSC 222 has a MM phono input. Do you like headphones and want to dive into a world of solo listening? NSC 222 is equipped with full Naim technology for headphone listening, as inherited from the Uniti Atom Headphone Edition: our amplifier-DAC, the recipient of several awards all around the world.

Audio Inputs
USB	2 x USB Type A socket (front and rear - 1.6A charge)
Digital (S/PDIF)	2 x Optical TOSLINK (up to 24bit/96kHz) 1 x coaxial RCA (up to 24bit/192kHz, DoP 64Fs) 1 x coaxial BNC (up to 24bit 192kHz, DoP 64Fs)
Audio Input	1 x moving magnet phono 1 x 8-pin DIN (compatible with 5-pin DIN cables) 1 x RCA stereo pair Line level inputs (RCA/DIN): Impedance 47k, 2.2V typical, 7.5Vrms Max 8 pin DIN has +/-18V for compatible external phono stages such as Solstice NVC TT Compatible with 5 pin DIN MM phono: 47k/470pF, 5mV, 23dB overload (75mV max)

Audio Outputs
Distortion	MM: < noise floor Line: 0.0025% @2.2V input volume at 0dB, 1kHz (Line: 0.015% @2.2V input volume at 0dB, 20kHz) Digital: 0.0035% @0dBFS volume at 0dB, 1kHz
Digital level	2.1V at 0dBFS volume at 0dB
Audio Outputs	Analogue 1 x XLR pair (Stereo XLR balanced impedance 7Vrms max) 1 x RCA pair (Stereo RCA 7Vrms max) 1 x 6.35mm headphone jack (Headphone 1.5W into 16)
Crosstalk	MM: 90dB at 1kHz, volume at 0dB Line: 90dB at 1kHz, volume at 0dB (Line: 70dB at 20kHz, volume at 0dB) Digital: 90dB at 1kHz, volume at 0dB
Analogue	Pre-amplifier at max volume 15.5dB Phono stage MM 40dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	MM 80dB ref 5mV A-wtd volume at 0dB Line 104dB ref 2.2V A-wtd volume at 0dB Digital 102dB ref 0dBFS A-wtd volume at 0dB
Frequency Response	MM: -3dB at 10Hz, RIAA +/-0.1dB Line: 3Hz to 40kHz -3dB Digital: 3Hz to 27kHz -3dB

Connectivity
Network	Ethernet (10/100Mbps), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac)

Formats
Audio Formats	WAV - up to 32bit/384kHz FLAC and AIFF - up to 24bit/384Hz ALAC (Apple Lossless) - up to 24bit/384Hz MP3 - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit) AAC - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit) OGG and WMA - up to 48kHz (16 bit) DSD - 64 and 128Fs M4A - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit) Gapless playback supported on all formats

Physical
Weight	24.25lbs (11kg)
Dimensions (HxWxD)	35/8x17x121/2" (9.15x43.2x31.75cm)

Power
Mains Supply	115V or 230V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption	Typical use consumption: 25W Network standby mode consumption: <2W Standby mode consumption: <0.5w

Product Type
Type	Preamplifier

User Control
App Control	App control (iOS and Android), bi-directional ZigBee remote and front panel Optical 3.5mm output for synchronised control of compatible products

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