NSC 222 Streaming Preamplifier

• High quality pre-amplifier including digitally controlled analogue volume control
• UPnP-enabled to allow streaming of audio files at up to 24bit/192kHz resolution
• Performance upgradable with Naim external power supply
• Supports a broad range of music formats
• Four digital inputs
• Two Line Level Analogue Inputs 1 x DIN, 1 x RCA
• Moving Magnet Phono Stage (with Analogue Passthrough)
• Spotify Connect built-in
• Native TIDAL & Qobuz support
• Bluetooth connectivity with aptX LL
• Multiroom & Party Mode compatible
  
• Naim Audio app for iOS and Android

Sleek design meets audiophile quality
NSC 222 is an easy-to-use streaming preamplifier with multiple functions, offering uncompromising sound quality. With its high-precision engineering and exclusive British design from Naim, this product brings you a world of streamed music and radio, handling vinyl and audio headphones, as well as creating a high-performance analog preamplifier. Combine it with the NAP 250 power amplifier for an exceptional assembly: just add loudspeakers.

Begin your New Classic musical journey with the highly versatile NSC 222 preamplifier. Access a wide range of music streaming platforms (Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, etc.), a very large number of online radio stations, handling bitrates of up to 32bit/284kHz.

Want to enjoy vinyl? The NSC 222 has a MM phono input. Do you like headphones and want to dive into a world of solo listening? NSC 222 is also equipped with the full Naim technology for headphone listening, which is inherited from the Uniti Atom Headphone Edition: our amplifier-DAC, the recipient of several awards all around the world.

A unique streaming platform
NSC 222 incorporates the very latest Naim streaming platform. Made by our experts in Salisbury, it sets new standards in terms of its prowess, functionality and ease of use. It is designed to offer true Hi-Fi performance, with the legendary Naim sound. Play all your favourite radio stations non-stop, as well as any music you choose from Spotify Connect, Apple Music, TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, UPnP™ servers, USB key, Roon Ready, and more.

Easy App control – in one room or many
The Naim App – available for Apple and Android devices – makes it simple to control your NSC 222, and even link up other music systems around your home into a stunning multi-room set-up. Use the App to access all your music, including your favourite radio stations, streaming services and playlists, and explore artist discographies and biographies.

Simple and enjoyable to use
The NSC 222 is very simple to use – you can easily control it using the Focal & Naim app, available on iOS and Android, but also with the Zigbee smart remote control supplied. Of course, you can also access many features via the NSC 222 itself, and its backlit volume button. For your listening pleasure, the 5.5” colour screen displays the tracks being played.

Naim know-how
Under the guidance of our Technical Director, Naim’s engineers have developed simple but elegant circuits, combined with our acclaimed and high-performing DR technology, guaranteeing the stable and fluid power supply so essential for superior performance. Our teams opt for the highest-quality components and perform ultra-precise measurements for an uncompromising result.

Paired with a Naim power amplifier, the NSC 222 is an ideal choice for those seeking the convenience of a simple streaming system but that crave Hi-Fi separates' performance. 

Grahams recommend you partner this system with:

• Naim NAP 250 Power Amplifier
• Naim NPX 300 Power Supply

Please contact us to arrange a demonstration.

Tech Specs

- Parameter: 200 Series NSC 222 Streaming preamplifier
- 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, DoP64Fs)
1 x coaxial BNC (up to 24bit 192kHz, DoP64Fs)

- Audio outputs: Analogue, 1 x XLR pair, 1 x RCA pair, 1 x 6.35mm headphone jack

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)
- Note: Gapless playback is supported on all formats.

- Network: Ethernet (10/100Mbps), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac)
- Network standby mode consumption: <2W
- Standby mode consumption: <0.5W
- Mains Supply: 115V or 230V, 50/60Hz
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 91.5 x 432 x 317.5 mm (including feet)
- Weight: 11kg (NSC 222 only -excludes packaging)