Naim NSC222 Pre Amplifier

NSC 222 is an easy-to-use streaming preamplifier with multiple functions, offering uncompromising sound quality. With its high-precision engineering and exclusive British design from Naim, this product brings you a world of streamed music and radio, handling vinyl and audio headphones, as well as creating a high-performance analog preamplifier. Combine it with the NAP 250 power amplifier for an exceptional assembly: just add loudspeakers.

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)<br>
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)<br>
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<br>
Digital level: 2.1V at 0dBFS volume at 0dB<br>
Audio Outputs: 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)<br>
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<br>
Analogue: Pre-amplifier at max volume 15.5dB / Phono stage MM 40dB<br>
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<br>
Frequency Response: MM: -3dB at 10Hz, RIAA +/-0.1dB / Line: 3Hz to 40kHz -3dB / Digital: 3Hz to 27kHz -3dB
Network: Ethernet (10/100Mbps), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac)
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<br>
Weight: 24.25lbs (11kg)<br>
Dimensions (HxWxD): 35/8x17x121/2" (9.15x43.2x31.75cm)<br>
Mains Supply: 115V or 230V, 50/60Hz<br>
Power Consumption: Typical use consumption: 25W / Network standby mode consumption: <2W / Standby mode consumption: <0.5w<br>
Product Type: Preamplifier<br>
User Control: App control (iOS and Android), bi-directional ZigBee remote and front panel / Optical 3.5mm output for synchronised control of compatible products

Turnaround

Orders will usually dispatched within 2 working days of receiving cleared payment.

Shipping Rates

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Carriers

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