Sidebar 1: Specifications
Description (NSC 222): Streaming digital/analog preamplifier. Analog inputs: (1) moving magnet phono; (1) eight-pin DIN, also compatible with five-pin cables; (1) pair RCA. Digital inputs: (2) TosLink (up to 24/96), electrical S/PDIF on BNC and RCA (up to 24/192 PCM or DSD64 via DoP). Outputs: one pair each XLR, RCA. One 6.35mm headphone jack. Digital formats supported: WAV, FLAC, ALAC, MP3, AAC, OGG, WMA, DSD, and M4A. Supports gapless playback in all formats. Network: Ethernet (10/100Mbps), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac). Power consumption: 25W typical, 2w network standby, 0.5W standby. Storage: Two USB Type A to connect HDD (max 1TB) or USB stick (max 128GB).
NPX 300: Auxiliary power supply to upgrade Naim components. Standby power consumption 0.5W.
Dimensions (each unit): 17" (432mm) W × 3 5/8" (91.5mm) H × 12½" (317.5mm). Weight, NSC 222: 24.25lb (11kg); NPX 300: 31.75lb (14.4kg).
Finish (both units): Black aluminum alloy and black acrylic.
Serial numbers of unit reviewed: 527129 (NSC 222); 525385 (NPX 300), (listening); 519712 (NSC 222), (measuring). Manufactured in Salisbury, UK, and elsewhere in Europe.
Price (each unit): $8999. Approximate number of US dealers: 22. Warranty: 2 years mechanical, 5 years electronics.
Manufacturer: Naim Audio Ltd., Southampton Rd., Salisbury, SP1 3LN, England, UK. 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.
NPX 300: Auxiliary power supply to upgrade Naim components. Standby power consumption 0.5W.
Dimensions (each unit): 17" (432mm) W × 3 5/8" (91.5mm) H × 12½" (317.5mm). Weight, NSC 222: 24.25lb (11kg); NPX 300: 31.75lb (14.4kg).
Finish (both units): Black aluminum alloy and black acrylic.
Serial numbers of unit reviewed: 527129 (NSC 222); 525385 (NPX 300), (listening); 519712 (NSC 222), (measuring). Manufactured in Salisbury, UK, and elsewhere in Europe.
Price (each unit): $8999. Approximate number of US dealers: 22. Warranty: 2 years mechanical, 5 years electronics.
Manufacturer: Naim Audio Ltd., Southampton Rd., Salisbury, SP1 3LN, England, UK. 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.
