Naim NSC 222 Streaming Pre Amplifier
Introduction to the Naim New Classic Range:
'Meet New Classic: exceptional audio sources, amplification and upgrades that seamlessly combine to create the music system you’ve always wanted. Featuring cutting-edge innovation, expert engineering and exquisite quality, Naim Classic lives in service of the sound.
NSC 222, NAP 250, the NPX 300 power supply that provides an instant upgrade in performance and the NVC 331 phono stage are all developed with care in England. Naim’s New Classic is a timeless range of audio products designed to bring you years of listening pleasure.
Welcome to the next milestone in our – and your – musical journey.'
The NSC 222 is a feature-packed streaming pre-amplifier that keeps things simple without compromising on musical quality.
Precision engineered in England, this new design features a world of music and radio streaming, alongside vinyl and headphone support - plus a full- spec analogue pre-amplifier. Partner with the new NAP 250 power amplifier for the ultimate ‘just add speakers’ pairing
Model Code
NSC 222
USB
2 x USB Type A socket (front and rear - 1.6A charge)
Digital (S/PDIF)
2 x Optical TOSLINK (up to 24bit/96kHz)
1 x coaxial RCA (up to 24bit/192kHz, DoP 64Fs)
1 x coaxial BNC (up to 24bit 192kHz, DoP 64Fs)
Audio Outputs
Analogue:
1 x XLR pair
1 x RCA pair
1 x 6.35mm headphone jack
Audio Formats
WAV - up to 32bit/384kHz
FLAC and AIFF - up to 24bit/384Hz
ALAC (Apple Lossless) - up to 24bit/384Hz
MP3 - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)
AAC - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)
OGG and WMA - up to 48kHz (16 bit)
DSD - 64 and 128Fs
M4A - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)
Note: Gapless playback supported on all formats.
Network
Ethernet (10/100Mbps), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac)
Network Standby Consumption
<2W
Standby Mode Consumption
<0.5W
Mains Supply
115V or 230V, 50/60Hz
Dimension (H x W x D)
91.5 x 432 x 317.5 mm (including feet)
Weight
11kg (NSC 222 only - excludes packaging)