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Naim NSC 222 streaming preamplifier & NPX 300 power supply Specifications

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.

COMPANY INFO
Naim Audio Ltd.
Southampton Rd.
Salisbury, SP1 3LN
England, UK
info@focal-naim.com
(866) 271-5689
www.focal-naim.com
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Duval's picture
Submitted by Duval on December 15, 2023 - 5:54pm

Like many other reviews of streaming devices, this one stops where things get interesting from a customer's perspective:

How does the NAIM streaming platform differ from competitors like Bluesound, Innuos or Linn? Which platform works as a satisfactory stand-alone solution? Which platform to choose as a Roon endpoint? Who offers the best ergonomics and remote apps? Are there differences in sound quality?

One of the very few really informative reviews in this domain comes from JVS (Innuos Statement Server, April 2020 and November 2023).

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