NAIM NAC 332 Pre-Amplifier
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Product Summary
The Naim NAC 332 is a premium analogue pre-amplifier designed to sit at the heart of a serious separates system, giving customers the control, flexibility and performance expected from Naim’s 300 Series. Rather than trying to be an all-in-one solution, it focuses on doing the core preamp job exceptionally well, acting as the analogue centre of a high-end system built around quality sources and power amplification.
A big part of the NAC 332’s appeal is the way it combines strong versatility with a genuinely serious engineering approach. It offers a broad mix of balanced XLR, DIN and RCA inputs, plus balanced XLR and RCA outputs, making it easier to integrate into a wide range of premium systems. The digitally controlled analogue architecture, discrete transistor audio stages and precision fixed-resistor volume control are all designed to keep signal handling clean, accurate and musically convincing.
The NAC 332 is also built to feel rewarding over the long term. Adjustable input mapping keeps day-to-day use simple, the built-in Class A headphone amplifier adds high-quality private listening, and compatibility with the Naim NPX 300 gives customers a clear upgrade path for even higher performance. For customers who want a refined, flexible and beautifully built pre-amplifier with genuine long-term system-building potential, the NAC 332 is a very compelling choice.
Key Benefits
- Dedicated high-end pre-amplifier design gives you more freedom to build a serious separates system around your choice of sources and power amplifier
- Balanced XLR, DIN and RCA inputs make it easier to connect a wide range of premium source components
- Digitally controlled analogue architecture keeps operation flexible while preserving a purist analogue signal path
- Precision fixed-resistor volume control with reed relays is designed to improve accuracy and maintain strong sound quality
- Built-in Class A headphone amplifier adds rewarding private listening without needing a separate headphone amp
- Input mapping lets you configure the front-panel controls to suit your own source setup more intuitively
- Balanced XLR and RCA outputs give flexible partnering options with a wide range of power amplifiers
- Compatible powered DIN connection makes it easy to integrate the Naim NVC TT phono stage
- Optional NPX 300 power supply upgrade gives a clear path to even higher performance later on
- 2 years manufacturers' warranty
Technical Specifications
Pre-Amplifier Section
- Product Type: Preamplifier
- Analogue Gain: 15.5dB at maximum volume
- Frequency Response: 3Hz to 40kHz (-3dB)
- Crosstalk: 90dB at 1kHz, volume at 0dB; 70dB at 20kHz, volume at 0dB
- Distortion: 0.003% at 2.2V input, volume at 0dB, 1kHz
- Volume Control: Precision fixed resistor volume control with reed relay switching
- Headphone Amplifier: Class A, 1.5W into 16 Ohms
Inputs & Outputs
- Analogue Inputs: 1 x 8-pin DIN, 2 x 5-pin DIN, 3 x RCA stereo pairs, 2 x XLR balanced pairs
- Input Impedance: 47k Ohms on DIN and RCA inputs; 100k Ohms on XLR balanced inputs
- Typical Input Sensitivity: 2.2V typical
- Maximum Input Level: 9.5Vrms
- Analogue Outputs: 1 x XLR balanced pair, 1 x RCA stereo pair
- Maximum Output Level: 10Vrms on XLR and RCA outputs
- Headphone Output: 1 x 6.35mm jack
- Powered DIN Support: 8-pin DIN with +/-18V for compatible external phono stages such as NVC TT
- USB Port: 1 x USB for updates
Control & Power
- App Control: Focal & Naim app
- Remote Control: Zigbee RF bi-directional remote control
- User Controls: Eight buttons for standby, mute and inputs, plus volume control
- Normal Power Consumption: 20W
- Network Standby Power Consumption: <2W
- Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
- Mains Supply: 100V, 115V or 230V, 50/60Hz
- Upgradeable Power Supply Option: Naim NPX 300
Weight & Dimensions
- Dimensions: 43.2 x 9.15 x 31.75 cm (W x H x D)
- Weight: 11 kg
What’s in the Box
- Naim NAC 332 pre-amplifier
- Remote control
- Power-Line Lite mains cable
- Document pack
