Naim NAC-N 272 Streaming Preamplifier
Free UK Delivery
Discontinued
Naim NAC-N 272 Streaming Preamplifier
The NAC-N 272 follows the same design principle found within every Naim product; to offer a truly superior sound and build quality, and temper that with innovative functionality to the highest standards. The 272 is a preamplifier, with integrated streaming facilities, able to cater to a vast variety of network sources. This unit was built with combining the two worlds of digital and analogue audio together, to form a versatile and high performing product that's capable of playing both to a Naim standard.
An optional DAB/FM tuner upgrade is also available, this means that the NAC-N 272 is able to playback for essentially all music sources. It provides support for UPnP streaming, Spotify Connect, high-quality Bluetooth aptX, iRadio, six digital and three analogue inputs, a USB port for iOS devices, MP3 players or USB flash memory drives - and to top it off, it's also capable of playing back high-quality DSD 64 audio.
The componentry itself is of typical Naim quality; exceptional. The volume control is derived from the same technology and design found within the flagship 'Statement' model, offering a smooth operation with perfect level matching. All analogue inputs are individually wired, by hand here in the UK, and are done so in a way that enhances the mechanical decoupling the sensitive circuitry within. The board itself is mounted on dedicated shoulder bolts, decoupling the componentry even further. The 272's resistors are sound critical and arrive at Naim's factory to within 5%. This high tolerance is then heightened even further when integrated within the 272, by handing-matching to within 1% before being assembled.
For those who wish to listen in private, a class-A single-ended headphone amplifier is integrated within, allowing the 272 to make the very most of high-performance headphones. No switching is necessary when using headphones, as the 272 will automatically shift its output current drive up by five times, in order to offer the full dynamic drive for all headphone impedances.
Who is Naim?
Naim Audio has a special place in British audio, thanks to its founder and inspirational leader Julian Vereker, a hugely talented mechanical and electronic engineer with a passion for, amongst many things, music. Founded in 1973, Naim has always had a firm philosophy of music first, measurements second - each Naim product is extensively auditioned as part of the product development process to make sure that it delivers clear, emotional music-making ability. Naim products are designed to bring the closest facsimile of a live music event into your home listening environment, to give you maximum pleasure from your music collection
OUTPUTS | |
Preamplifier | (2 x DIN, 1 x RCA) Line (1 x RCA) Digital S/PDIF (1 x BNC) Headphones (1 x 6.3mm) |
Preamplifier Output Level | 775mV |
Line Output Level | 275mV |
Frequency Response | 4Hz – 40kHz |
Signal to Noise Ratio | 87dB (measured at 2V in, 775mV out) |
INTPUTS | |
Analogue Inputs | 3 ( 1 x DIN, 2 x RCA) |
Analogue Input Sensitivity | 275mV (good for 2V sources) |
Analogue Input Overload | 34dB |
Digital Inputs | 6 (1 x BNC, 2 x RCA, 3 x TosLink) |
Digital Input Sample Rate | Coaxial: 192kHz Optical: 96kHz |
Additional Inputs | DAB/FM, USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth iRadio Service vTuner 5* full service |
Cample Audio Formats | WAV and AIFF (up to 32bit/192kHz) FLAC (up to 24bit/192kHz) ALAC (up to 24bit/96kHz) WMA (up to 16bit/48kHz) Ogg Vorbis (up to 16bit/48kHz) MP3 M4a (up to 320kbit/s) Playlists (M3U, PLS) DSF64 or DFF64 Gapless playback supported on MP3 M4A, AIFF, WAV, FLAC and ALAC |
Supported Internet Radio Formats | AAC Windows MediaTM formatted content MP3 streams MMS Ogg Vorbis Spotify® Connect: Ogg Vorbis (up to 320kps) Bluetooth (NAC-N 272 only) SBC AAC aptX and aptX-LL |
GENERAL | |
Upgrade Interface | mini-USB |
Wi-Fi Compatibility | 802.11b and 802.11g |
Power Consumption Idle: | 21w |
Mains Supply: | 100V, 115V or 230V, 50/60Hz |
Power Supply Options: | 555 PS, XPS, XP5 XS |
Dimensions: (H x W x D) | 87 x 432 x 314mm |
Weight | 12.5kg |
Finish | Black anodised aluminium with brushed and black anodised fascia |
UK Delivery
Providing your item is in stock, the order is usually dispatched within 24 hours. Postage and packing is completely free for orders over £99*. Out of stock items will be dispatched as soon as they become available, which can take between 4 to 21 days
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