Simple design meets high playback quality

The NSC 222 is an easy-to-use streaming pre-amplifier with numerous functions and uncompromising sound quality. With its high-precision technology and British Naim design, this product opens up the world of music and radio streaming, supports vinyl records and headphones, and is also a powerful analog pre-amplifier. Combine it with the NAP 250 power amplifier to create an exceptional system to which you only need to add speakers.

Begin your New Classic musical journey with the highly versatile NSC 222 pre-amplifier. Access numerous music streaming platforms (Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz...), various internet radio stations, and much more.

Bit rates up to 32 bit/384 kHz are supported.
Are you a vinyl fan? The NSC 222 features an MM phono input. Do you love headphones and want to enjoy a personalized listening experience? The NSC 222 is equipped with Naim's latest headphone technology, inherited from our multi-award-winning Uniti Atom Headphone Edition DAC-amplifier.

Unique streaming platform

The latest Naim streaming platform is integrated into the NSC 222. It was created by our experts in Salisbury and sets new standards for performance, functionality, and ease of use. It has been developed to deliver hi-fi enjoyment with the legendary Naim sound. Stream all your favorite radio stations and any music from Spotify Connect, Apple Music, TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, UPnP™ servers, USB drives, Roon Ready...

Personalized control

New, improved Naim app
The intuitive new Naim app gives you control over every NSC 222 in your home. Access your favorite radio stations, streaming services, and playlists, as well as discographies and other artist information. Furthermore, you can update your entire system with a single tap thanks to over-the-air updates. The new app controls both our streaming products and the Uniti Core music server, so you no longer need separate apps.

Straightforward and enjoyable operation
The NSC 222 is very easy to use; you can control it conveniently via the Focal & Naim app, which is available for iOS and Android, but also via the included smart Zigbee remote control. Of course, you can also access the numerous functions via the illuminated volume control on the NSC 222. The listening experience is completed by the 5.5" color display, which shows the songs you are playing.

Naim's expertise

Led by our Technical Director for electronics, Naim's experienced engineers have developed simple yet sophisticated circuits. These are combined with our popular and powerful DR technology to ensure a smooth and stable power supply, which is essential for superior performance. Our teams select the highest-quality components and perform precise measurements to achieve a flawless result.

A timeless design

Naim products are both contemporary and timeless. In our creations, we avoid unnecessary frills that do not serve to improve performance and therefore the sound. The design of the NSC 222 streamer and pre-amplifier combines maximum precision, functionality, simple design, and innovative materials for straightforward use with maximum listening enjoyment.

Aluminum and Naim

Our founder, Julian Vereker, immediately recognized the many advantages that aluminum offers as a material for housing Naim's electronic components. He knew that sensitive audio components are very susceptible to the effects of magnetic fields, thermal instability, and unwanted vibrations... Where other manufacturers bent thin steel sheets, Naim used thick aluminum plates.

Audio Inputs

USB
2 x USB Type A socket (front and rear - 1.6A charge)

Digital (S/PDIF)
2 x Optical TOSLINK (up to 24bit/96kHz)
1 x coaxial RCA (up to 24bit/192kHz, DoP 64Fs)
1 x coaxial BNC (up to 24bit 192kHz, DoP 64Fs)

Audio Input:
1 x moving magnet phono
1 x 8-pin DIN (compatible with 5-pin DIN cables)
1 x RCA stereo pair
Line level inputs (RCA/DIN): Impedance 47k, 2.2V typical, 7.5Vrms Max
8 pin DIN has +/-18V for compatible external phono stages such as Solstice NVC TT
Compatible with 5 pin DIN
MM phono: 47k/470pF, 5mV, 23dB overload (75mV max)

Audio Outputs

Digital level:
2.1V at 0dBFS volume at 0dB

Audio Outputs:

Analogue
1 x XLR pair (Stereo XLR balanced impedance 7Vrms max)
1 x RCA pair (Stereo RCA 7Vrms max)
1 x 6.35mm headphone jack (Headphone 1.5W into 16)

Crosstalk:
MM: 90dB at 1kHz, volume at 0dB
Line: 90dB at 1kHz, volume at 0dB
(Line: 70dB at 20kHz, volume at 0dB)
Digital: 90dB at 1kHz, volume at 0dB

Analogue:
Pre-amplifier at max volume 15.5dB
Phono stage MM 40dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
MM 80dB ref 5mV A-wtd volume at 0dB
Line 104dB ref 2.2V A-wtd volume at 0dB
Digital 102dB ref 0dBFS A-wtd volume at 0dB

Frequency Response:
MM: -3dB at 10Hz, RIAA +/-0.1dB
Line: 3Hz to 40kHz -3dB
Digital: 3Hz to 27kHz -3dB

Connectivity

Network:
Ethernet (10/100Mbps), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac)

Formats

Audio Formats:
WAV - up to 32bit/384kHz
FLAC and AIFF - up to 24bit/384Hz
ALAC (Apple Lossless) - up to 24bit/384Hz
MP3 - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)
AAC - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)
OGG and WMA - up to 48kHz (16 bit)
DSD - 64 and 128Fs
M4A - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)
Gapless playback supported on all formats

Physical Data

Weight:
11kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):
35/8x17x121/2" (9.15x43.2x31.75cm)

Power Supply

Mains supply:
115V or 230V, 50/60Hz

Power Consumption:
Typical use consumption: 25W
Network standby mode consumption: <2W
Standby mode consumption: <0.5w

Product Type

Type:
Preamplifier

Operation

App:
App control (iOS and Android), bi-directional ZigBee remote and front panel
Optical 3.5mm output for synchronised control of compatible products

Herstellerangaben:

Naim Audio Ltd
Southampton Road
Salisbury
SP1 2LN , Wiltshire
United Kingdom
marketing@naimaudio.com

Verantwortliche Person:

FNCE S.A.
26 Kurantów Street
02-873 , Warsaw
Poland
focal-polska@fnce.eu