Naim NAC 332 - New Classic Preamplifier
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An Analogue Hub Without Compromise
The Naim NAC 332 is the analogue hub without compromise, delivering the best in musical performance to your amplifier and loudspeakers. It's Naim's most adaptable preamplifier to date, allowing you to connect headphones and the separate NVC TT phone stage for vinyl playback that is incomparable in quality.
Meticulous Design
Every audio stage is meticulously designed using discrete transistors. The NAC 332 also features a precision fixed resistor volume control as well as a Class-A headphone amplifier, plus XLR and RCA outputs.
Simplifier Connectivity
The NAC 332 can match any input button to any of the 8 input sockets, such as balanced XLR, DIN and RCA, allowing for a simple connection to any audio source. It also features a powered DIN socket to connect with the NVC TT phono stage.
Business Up Front - Party At The Back
The NAC 332 front panel has a 1/4 inch headphone socket with a 1.5W state-of-the-art headphone amplifier behind. On the rear panel, twin outputs of XLR and RCA allow connection to a variety of power amplifiers.
The Finest Components
The innovative electronic circuits give the NAC 332 excellent audio performance. The best components (such as through-hole resistors used in the volume control), have been selected. The architecture of the Statement volume control is carried over to the NAC 332, using reed relays to switch between the volume resistors. This ensures premium sound quality, the ability to have adjustable input sensitivity and the capability to set a maximum volume level. Flexibility does not stop there though, as you also have the ability to enter input sensitivity presets, the option to connect via AV bypass and more.
Timeless And Contemporary
Nothing detracts from the NAC 332's performance. All of Naim's creations have a simple design, with outstanding sound quality at the forefront of their products. The NAC 332 combines a sleek design, premium materials, adjustable logo brightness, and engineered touch points, such as the precision raced bearing volume control - to give you an unrivalled listening experience and pride of ownership.
Inter Product Communication
As easy to use as a single-box system, with bi-directional inter-product communication, the NAC 332 connects seamlessly to the NSS 333 streamer. Optical control also synchronises with the New Classic power amplifier, such as the NAP 350.
ZigBee Control
The NAC 332 is controlled by a ZigBee RF bi-directional remote control. This means that line of sight is not needed and any volume commands are reflected on the remote itself.
PSU Upgrade
Upgrade the performance of a NAC 332 even further with a NPX 300 power supply via two Burndy cables (one analogue and one digital).
Low Standby Power
0.5W standby power is achieved by utilising two internal power supplies; one is a high quality audiophile linear type, based on a large toroidal transformer. The other is a highly efficient SMPSU for 0.5W power consumption in standby mode.
Second Set Of Outputs
The Naim NAC 332 offers a second set of outputs via RCA, allowing you to connect a subwoofer, or investigate the option to bi-amp.
Specifications
| Type | |
|---|---|
| Component Type | Preamplifier |
| Analogue Inputs | |
| 8-Pin DIN | x 1 (47kΩ, 2.2V typical, 9.5Vrms Max) |
| 5-Pin DIN | x 2 (47kΩ, 2.2V typical, 9.5Vrms Max) |
| RCA Pair | x 3 (47kΩ, 2.2V typical, 9.5Vrms Max) |
| XLR Balanced Pair | x 2 (100kΩ, 2.2V typical, 9.5V Max) |
| Analogue Outputs | |
| XLR Pair | x 1 (Balanced 10Vrms Max) |
| RCA Pair | x 1 (10Vrms Max) |
| 6.35mm Headphone Jack | x 1 (1.5W into 16Ω) |
| USB | |
| Micro USB | Yes - For updates |
| Analogue Gain | |
| Preamplifier Max Volume | 15.5dB |
| Frequency Response | |
| Line | 3Hz to 40kHz -3dB |
| Signal To Noise | |
| Line | 104dB ref 2.2V a-wtd volume at 0dB |
| Distortion | |
| Line | 0.003% @ 2.2V input volume at 0dB, 1kHz |
| Line | 0.018% @ 2.2V input volume at 0dB, 20kHz |
| Cross Talk | |
| Line | 90dB at 1kHz, volume at 0dB |
| Line | 70dB at 20kHz, volume at 0dB |
| Control | |
| Remote Control | Bi-directional ZigBee remote and front panel |
| Optical 3.5mm output for synchronised control | Compatible with NAP 250 / 350 |
| Power Use | |
| Typical Consumption | 20W |
| Standby Mode | <0.5W |
| Mains Supply | |
| Power | 115V or 230V, 50/60Hz |
| Dimensions | |
| Height / Width / Depth | 91.5 x 432 x 317.5mm |
| Weight | 11kg |
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