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Naim NSC 222 Streaming Pre-Amplifier with Built-In MM Phono Stage
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Model: NAIMPREANSC222 UPC: 5056351704475 Item: 179151
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Where streamlined design meets audiophile quality.
The NSC 222 is a feature-packed streaming pre-amplifier that keeps things simple without compromising on musical quality. Precision engineered and designed in the UK, this new design features a world of music and radio streaming, alongside vinyl and headphone support - plus a full-spec analogue pre amplifier. Partner with the new NAP 250 power amplifier for the ultimate ‘just add speakers’ pairing.
Features
- 1.5W discrete transistor, class A/AB headphone amplifier.
- Headphone connection via 1/4 inch socket
- Tactile buttons on front panel for quick access
- Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac) diversity antennas built into heatsink
- Second set of outputs via RCA for bi-amping or subwoofer connection
- Reed relay input switching
- Built-in high-quality MM phono stage
- aptX Adaptive Bluetooth
- Naim’s latest NP800 streaming card with LVDS balanced digital signals
- Naim App to control continuity from Mu-so through to Classic range
- Multi-room capability
- ZigBee RF bi-directional remote control included
- Twin fixed frequency (44.1kHz and 48kHz based sample rates)
- 0.5W standby power
- Galvanic isolation of control and audio circuits
Specifications
Specifications
- Type: Preamplifier
- Audio inputs
- 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
- 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)
- USB: 2 x USB Type A socket (front and rear - 1.6A charge)
- Digital inputs (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 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
- Analogue gain
- Pre-amplifier at max volume 15.5dB (with max Vol and max volume limit at 100%)
- Phono stage MM 40dB
- Digital level 2.1V at 0dBFS volume at 0dB
- Frequency response
- MM: -3dB at 10Hz, RIAA +/-0.1dB
- Line: 3Hz to 40kHz -3dB
- Digital: 3Hz to 27kHz -3dB
- 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
- 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
- Cross talk
- 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
- Control
- App control (iOS and Android), bi-directional ZigBee remote and front panel
- Optical 3.5mm output for synchronized control of compatible products e.g. NAP 250/350
- Network: Ethernet (10/100Mbps), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac)
- Typical use consumption: 25W
- Network standby mode consumption: <2W
- Standby mode consumption: <0.5W
- Mains Supply: 115V or 230V, 50/60Hz
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 17” x 3 5/8” x 12 1/2"
- Weight: 24.25 lbs
What's in the Box
What's in the Box
- NSC 222 Streaming Pre-Amplifier with Built-In MM Phono Stage
- Bi-directional ZigBee Remote
- Power Cord
- Manual
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