NSC 222
Begin your New Classic musical journey with the highly versatile NSC 222 preamplifier. Access a wide range of music streaming platforms (Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, etc.), a very large number of online radio stations, handling bitrates of up to 32bit/284kHz.
Want to enjoy vinyl? The NSC 222 has a MM phono input. Do you like headphones and want to dive into a world of solo listening? NSC 222 is equipped with full Naim technology for headphone listening, as inherited from the Uniti Atom Headphone Edition: our amplifier-DAC, the recipient of several awards all around the world.
A unique streaming platform
NSC 222 incorporates the latest Naim streaming platform. Made by our experts in Salisbury, it sets new standards in terms of its prowess, functionality and ease of use. It is designed to offer true Hi-Fi performance, with the legendary Naim sound. Play all your favourite radio stations non-stop, as well as any music you choose from Spotify Connect, Apple Music, TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, UPnP™ servers, USB key, Roon Ready, and more.
Product Specification
| Attribute Value | |
|---|---|
| USB |
2 x USB Type A socket (front and rear - 1.6A charge) |
| Digital (S/PDIF) |
2 x Optical TOSLINK (up to 24bit/96kHz) |
| Audio Input |
1 x moving magnet phono |
| Attribute Value | |
|---|---|
| Distortion |
MM: < noise floor |
| Digital level |
2.1V at 0dBFS volume at 0dB |
| Audio Outputs |
Analogue |
| Crosstalk |
MM: 90dB at 1kHz, volume at 0dB |
| Analogue |
Pre-amplifier at max volume 15.5dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
MM 80dB ref 5mV A-wtd volume at 0dB |
| Frequency Response |
MM: -3dB at 10Hz, RIAA +/-0.1dB |
| Attribute Value | |
|---|---|
| Network |
Ethernet (10/100Mbps), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac) |
| Attribute Value | |
|---|---|
| Audio Formats |
WAV - up to 32bit/384kHz |
| Attribute Value | |
|---|---|
| Weight |
24.25lbs (11kg) |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
35/8x17x121/2" (9.15x43.2x31.75cm) |
| Attribute Value | |
|---|---|
| Mains Supply |
115V or 230V, 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
Typical use consumption: 25W |
| Attribute Value | |
|---|---|
| Type |
Preamplifier |
| Attribute Value | |
|---|---|
| App Control |
App control (iOS and Android), bi-directional ZigBee remote and front panel |
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