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Naim NSC 222
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The NSC 222 is a preamplifier with built-in phono input from Naim Audio, sharing the NAC 332's chassis dimensions with an even lower distortion figure. The NSC 222 brings Naim's more accomplished current engineering to dedicated line-level and phono signal control.
Key specs that matter
One single-ended input plus a dedicated phono input are provided, with one balanced and one single-ended output. Frequency response spans a wide 3Hz to 40,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB, matching the NAC 332. Total harmonic distortion plus noise is under a near-immeasurable 0.0025% - even lower than the NAC 332's 0.003%. At 317.5 x 91.5 x 432mm and 11kg, the NSC 222 shares the NAC 332's chassis dimensions and weight exactly.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, transparent signal handling reflecting the near-immeasurable 0.0025% distortion figure, with the built-in phono input covering vinyl directly.
Pairing
The built-in phono input covers a turntable directly, and Naim's own NAP power amplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings sharing the same chassis footprint.
Alternatives
Naim's own NAC 332 offers a phono-free alternative for buyers not needing vinyl playback within the same broader preamplifier catalogue.
Key specs that matter
One single-ended input plus a dedicated phono input are provided, with one balanced and one single-ended output. Frequency response spans a wide 3Hz to 40,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB, matching the NAC 332. Total harmonic distortion plus noise is under a near-immeasurable 0.0025% - even lower than the NAC 332's 0.003%. At 317.5 x 91.5 x 432mm and 11kg, the NSC 222 shares the NAC 332's chassis dimensions and weight exactly.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, transparent signal handling reflecting the near-immeasurable 0.0025% distortion figure, with the built-in phono input covering vinyl directly.
Pairing
The built-in phono input covers a turntable directly, and Naim's own NAP power amplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings sharing the same chassis footprint.
Alternatives
Naim's own NAC 332 offers a phono-free alternative for buyers not needing vinyl playback within the same broader preamplifier catalogue.
Specifications
Model name
NSC 222
Analog inputs (balanced)
N/A
Analog inputs (single-ended)
1 + 1 (Phono)
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) (%)
0.0025
Dimensions (mm)
317.5 × 91.5 × 432
Weight (kg)
11
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