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Naim NAC 552
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The NAC 552 is a flagship preamplifier from Naim, built with comprehensive gain and a compact yet substantial chassis. The NAC 552 brings Naim's most accomplished current engineering to line-stage preamplification.
Key specs that matter
Two single-ended inputs are provided. Gain is 29dBu. At 314 x 87 x 432mm and 12.9kg, the NAC 552 maintains a substantial preamplifier chassis reflecting Naim's flagship-tier build-quality standards.
Sound and use context
Expect the engaging, rhythmically precise character Naim's broader amplifier catalogue is celebrated for, representing the brand's absolute flagship-tier current preamplifier engineering.
Pairing
Naim's own NAP 500 DR power amplifier shares the brand's coherent flagship-tier engineering philosophy, forming a natural companion component for a fully matched Naim system.
Alternatives
Naim's own SUPERNAIT 3 offers an integrated alternative combining preamplification and power amplification within one chassis instead.
Key specs that matter
Two single-ended inputs are provided. Gain is 29dBu. At 314 x 87 x 432mm and 12.9kg, the NAC 552 maintains a substantial preamplifier chassis reflecting Naim's flagship-tier build-quality standards.
Sound and use context
Expect the engaging, rhythmically precise character Naim's broader amplifier catalogue is celebrated for, representing the brand's absolute flagship-tier current preamplifier engineering.
Pairing
Naim's own NAP 500 DR power amplifier shares the brand's coherent flagship-tier engineering philosophy, forming a natural companion component for a fully matched Naim system.
Alternatives
Naim's own SUPERNAIT 3 offers an integrated alternative combining preamplification and power amplification within one chassis instead.
Specifications
Model name
NAC 552
Analog inputs (balanced)
N/A
Analog inputs (single-ended)
2
Analog outputs (balanced)
N/A
Analog outputs (single-ended)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
29
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)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
314 × 87 × 432
Weight (kg)
12.9
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