Naim - NSC 222

Naim - NSC 222

Streaming preamplifier

The NSC 222 is a versatile streaming preamplifier designed to elevate your listening experience. With its cutting-edge engineering and elegant British design from Naim, this product delivers impeccable sound quality. It allows you to stream music and radio seamlessly and supports vinyl and audio headphones. Plus, it functions as a high-performance analogue preamplifier. To create an exceptional setup, simply pair it with the NAP 250 power amplifier and your favourite loudspeakers. Enjoy unparalleled audio quality like never before.

Highly Versatile

Embark on a delightful musical journey with the versatile NSC 222 preamplifier. You can access a vast array of music streaming platforms like Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, and many online radio stations with ease. The NSC 222 preamplifier can handle bitrates up to 32bit/384kHz, ensuring that you experience the best sound quality. If you're a vinyl lover, you'll be pleased to know that the NSC 222 has a MM phono input. Additionally, the NSC 222 is equipped with the full Naim technology for headphone listening, derived from the award-winning Uniti Atom Headphone Edition amplifier-DAC, providing you with a world-class solo listening experience.

Feature Set Includes:

• Analogue gain :
  Pre-amplifier at max volume 15.5dB
  Phono stage MM 40dB
• Analogue inputs :
  1 x moving magnet phono
  1 x 8-pin DIN (compatible with 5-pin DIN cables)
• 1 x RCA stereo pair
  Line level inputs (RCA/DIN): Impedance 47k, 2.2V typical, 7.5Vrms Max
  
  Compatible with 5 pin DIN
  MM phono: 47k/470pF, 5mV, 23dB overload (75mV max)
• Analogue outputs :
  1 x XLR pair (7Vrms max)
  1 x RCA pair (7Vrms max)
  1 x 6.35mm headphone jack (Headphone 1.5W into 16)
• Digital level :
  2.1V at 0dBFS volume at 0dB
• Digital inputs :
  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)
• Digital outputs : 1 x coaxial BNC (up to 24bit 192kHz)
• Headphone outputs : 1 x jack 6,35 mm
• Other outputs :
  Optical 3.5 mm output for synchronized control of compatible product (eg. NAP 250/350)
• USB ports : 2x USB Type A socket (front and rear - 1.6A charge)
• Streaming : Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Chromecast, Internet Radio, Qobuz, Roon Ready, Spotify®Connect, TIDAL, UPnP™