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Naim NAC 332
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The NAC 332 is a preamplifier from Naim Audio, built with a wide bandwidth and near-immeasurable distortion. The NAC 332 brings Naim's considered engineering to dedicated line-level signal control.

Key specs that matter

Three balanced XLR inputs and two single-ended inputs are provided, with one balanced and one single-ended output. Frequency response spans a wide 3Hz to 40,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Total harmonic distortion plus noise is under a near-immeasurable 0.003%. At 317.5 x 91.5 x 432mm and 11kg, the NAC 332 shares its chassis footprint with Naim's broader NAP power amplifier catalogue for coherent system stacking.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean, transparent signal handling reflecting the near-immeasurable 0.003% distortion figure, consistent with Naim's broader musically engaging engineering philosophy.

Pairing

Naim's own NAP 250 and NAP 350 power amplifiers offer natural, brand-coherent pairings sharing the same chassis footprint for a coherently stacked system.

Alternatives

Naim's own NSC 222 offers a related model with a built-in phono input within the same broader preamplifier catalogue.

Specifications

  • Model name

    NAC 332

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    3

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    2

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    1

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    1

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    N/A

  • Output voltage (V)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Maximum output level (single-ended) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Volume control range (dBu)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    3

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    40 000

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)

    0.003

  • Dimensions (mm)

    317.5 × 91.5 × 432

  • Weight (kg)

    11

  • Official link

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