NAIM NSC 222 Streaming Pre-Amplifier
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You can cancel your order within 14 days of receiving your goods, in line with UK distance selling regulations. Once you’ve notified us, you have a further 14 days to return the item. Please contact us by email, phone or in writing before sending anything back.
Items must be returned in original condition and packaging, including all accessories, manuals and any promotional items. The cost of return is your responsibility and we strongly recommend insuring the goods, as refunds cannot be issued for damaged or incomplete returns. If items show excessive handling, are missing components, or cannot be resold as new, a reasonable deduction may be made.
Please note that used headphones (for hygiene reasons) and custom or special-order items cannot be returned. If you need assistance arranging a return, we’re always happy to help.
New Classic.
200 Series NSC 222 Streaming Preamp
NSC 222 is an easy-to-use streaming preamplifier with multiple functions, offering uncompromising sound quality. With its high-precision engineering and exclusive British design from Naim, this product brings you a world of streamed music and radio, handling vinyl and audio headphones, as well as creating a high-performance analog preamplifier. Combine it with the NAP 250 power amplifier for an exceptional assembly: just add loudspeakers
A unique streaming platform
NSC 222 incorporates the very 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.
Specifications
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Network |
Ethernet (10/100Mbps), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac) |
| Audio Formats |
WAV - up to 32bit/384kHz |
| Weight |
24.25lbs (11kg) |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
35/8x17x121/2" (9.15x43.2x31.75cm) |
| Mains Supply |
115V or 230V, 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
Typical use consumption: 25W |
| Type |
Preamplifier |
| App Control |
App control (iOS and Android), bi-directional ZigBee remote and front panel |