Solid State Power Amp Reviews

Sidebar 2: Specifications

Description: Balanced, two-channel power amplifier with soft startup. Analog inputs: Stereo pair XLR balanced; "legacy" single-ended adapter lead supplied. Loudspeaker outputs: 4mm sockets spaced for Naim Connector. Input impedance: 47k ohms balanced, 34k ohms single-ended. Gain: 29dB. Damping factor into 8 ohms: 36. Power output (nominal): 100W into 8 ohms (20dBW), 190W into 4 ohms (19.3dBW). Burst power: 300W into 2 ohms (18.8dBW) at 1kHz for 20ms. Frequency response: 1.4Hz–100kHz (+0, –3dB). Sensitivity: 1V (Gain: 29dB) for full output. THD+N: 0.013% at 1kHz at 2/3 rated power into 8 ohms. S/N ratio at full output power (8 ohms), A-weighted: 111dB; at 1W, A-weighted: 91dB. Channel separation, 20Hz–20kHz: 60dB. Power consumption: 0.5W at standby, 26W at idle. Supplied accessories: Powerline Lite power cable, Naim XLR "standard" 2-channel interconnect cable.
Dimensions: 17" (432mm) W × 3.6" (91.5mm) H × 12.5" (317mm) D. Weight: 37lb (16.8kg).
Finish: Black aluminum alloy.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: 526509 auditioned, 518784 measured. Manufactured in Salisbury, UK, and elsewhere Europe.
Price: $8999. Approximate number of US dealers: 22. Warranty: 2 years mechanical, 5 years electronics.
Manufacturer: Naim Audio Ltd., Southampton Rd., Salisbury, SP1 3LN, England. Tel: 44 (0) 1722 443405. Email: marketing@naimaudio.com. Web: naimaudio.com. US distributor: Focal-Naim America, 313 Rue Marion, Repentigny, QC J5Z 4W8, Canada. Tel: (866) 271-5689. Email: info@focal-naim.com. Web: www.focal-naim.com