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Preamplifiers — Naim STATEMENT

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Naim STATEMENT
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The STATEMENT is a flagship preamplifier from Naim Audio, a British manufacturer with a considerable reputation for musically engaging electronics engineering, built with comprehensive dual balanced and single-ended connectivity. The STATEMENT represents Naim's most ambitious current statement in line-stage preamplification.

Key specs that matter

Three balanced XLR inputs and three single-ended RCA inputs are provided, a comprehensive six-input connectivity set reflecting the STATEMENT's flagship-tier ambition and comfortably accommodating an elaborate source collection.

Sound and use context

Expect the rhythmic, musically engaging character Naim's electronics have built a devoted following around for decades, delivered here at the brand's most accomplished current preamplifier tier with comprehensive source flexibility.

Pairing

Naim's own STATEMENT power amplifiers, sharing the brand's flagship engineering ambition, form a natural, coherently voiced partner for this preamplifier within a fully Naim STATEMENT-based system.

Alternatives

Naim's more accessible preamplifier range, sitting below this flagship STATEMENT, offers alternatives for buyers wanting Naim's characteristic sound at a more attainable investment.

Specifications

  • Model name

    STATEMENT

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    3

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    3

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    N/A

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    N/A

  • 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)

    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)

    N/A

  • Weight (kg)

    N/A

  • Official link

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