NAIM NSC 222 Streaming Preamplifier

NSC 222

Streaming preamplifier
The NSC 222 is a versatile streaming preamplifier designed to elevate your listening experience. With its cutting-edge engineering and elegant British design from Naim, this product delivers impeccable sound quality. It allows you to stream music and radio seamlessly and supports vinyl and audio headphones. Plus, it functions as a high-performance analogue preamplifier. To create an exceptional setup, simply pair it with the NAP 250 power amplifier and your favourite loudspeakers. Enjoy unparalleled audio quality like never before.

Highly Versatile
Embark on a delightful musical journey with the versatile NSC 222 preamplifier. You can access a vast array of music streaming platforms like Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, and many online radio stations with ease. The NSC 222 preamplifier can handle bitrates up to 32bit/284kHz, ensuring that you experience the best sound quality. If you're a vinyl lover, you'll be pleased to know that the NSC 222 has a MM phono input. Additionally, the NSC 222 is equipped with the full Naim technology for headphone listening, derived from the award-winning Uniti Atom Headphone Edition amplifier-DAC, providing you with a world-class solo listening experience.

Focal and Naim App
The streaming platform on NSC 222 is state-of-the-art and has been created by our team of experts in Salisbury. It delivers unparalleled performance, functionality and ease of use, and provides a true Hi-Fi experience with the renowned Naim sound. The Naim App, which is compatible with both Apple and Android devices, simplifies the control of your NSC 222 and allows you to connect other music systems in your home, creating a stunning multi-room setup. With the App, you can easily access all your music, including your preferred radio stations, streaming services, and playlists, and explore artist discographies and biographies.

Simple and enjoyable to use

The NSC 222 is designed to provide a seamless and pleasurable experience to its users. You can effortlessly manage it using the Focal & Naim app, which is available on both iOS and Android, or with the help of the Zigbee smart remote control that accompanies the device. The NSC 222 is equipped with a backlit volume button and a 5.5" colour screen that displays the currently playing tracks, enhancing your listening experience.

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

Compatible with 5 pin DIN
MM phono: 47k/470pF, 5mV, 23dB overload (75mV max)
Analogue outputs :
1 x XLR pair (7Vrms max)
1 x RCA pair (7Vrms max)
1 x 6.35mm headphone jack (Headphone 1.5W into 16)
Digital level :
2.1V at 0dBFS volume at 0dB
Digital inputs :
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)
Digital outputs : 1 x coaxial BNC (up to 24bit 192kHz)
Headphone outputs : 1 x jack 6,35 mm
Other outputs :
Optical 3.5 mm output for synchronized control of compatible product (eg. NAP 250/350)
USB ports : 2x USB Type A socket (front and rear - 1.6A charge)

Frequency response - Phono : MM: -3dB at 10Hz, RIAA +/-0.1dB
Distortion - Phono : MM: < noise floor

WiFi :
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac) built into heatsink (patent GB2524815B)
Internet Radio Formats : Windows Media-formatted content, MP3, ACC, OGG Vorbis streams and MMS
Internet Radio Provider : vTuner Premium 5*
Multi-Room :
Multiroom streaming (play several streamers in simultaneously) and its "Party Mode" (sync up to six Naim streamers), and control them via the "Focal & Naim" application
Network : Ethernet (10/100Mbps), Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), BLE v4.2
Streaming : Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Chromecast, Internet Radio, Qobuz, Roon Ready, Spotify®Connect, TIDAL, UPnPTM