Naim Audio NAC282, HiCAP DR, NAPSC & NAP250DR HiFi System - Trade In

Here is some key information about the NAC 282:

Six line-level inputs including two user-configurable versatile (DIN/ phono) inputs.
User configurable unity-gain AV input.
Powered input for use with StageLine or SuperLine phono stage.
Full infrared remote control.
RC5 input for wired remote control in complex installations.
Optional RS232 input/output for use in full home automation systems.
Upgradeable with both analogue (Hi-Cap, Super-Cap) and digital (NAPSC) power supplies.

The Naim NAC 282

The NAC 282 preamplifier introduced a new level of technical and musical performance along with elegant styling. Hundreds of hours were spent listening to new designs and topologies, ensuring that the harmony between music and technology was always maintained.

The included NAPSC power supply independently powers the digital and control circuits while the audio circuits are fed either from a NAP 155 XS or NAP 200 power amplifier or from a stand-alone power supply such as the HiCap or SuperCap. The NAC 282 combines truly awe-inspiring sound quality, with user-selectable features and flexibility that ensure it will function as the heart of a high-quality hi-fi system for many years.

Two of the six inputs on the Naim NAC 282 can be configured either as the usual DIN inputs, preferred for their superior earthing and impedance matching, or for use with the more common RCA phono connectors, allowing a wide range of non-Naim cables and components to be used. A dedicated unity-gain input is provided for use with the Naim AV2 processor or similar.

The NAC 282 has a low resonance circuit board and anti-vibration, resonance control feet to completely maximise isolation, hence minimising the effects of microphonic vibration and other highly sensitive electronic components. The NAC 282 also features a silent microprocessor that sleeps during listening and controls all aspects of the amplifier. Optical protection circuits continuously monitor the power supplies ensuring safe shut-down in the event of a power cut.

Key Features for NAP250 DR Power Amplifier

•  80W per channel output into 8 ohms
•  Large custom-designed transformer providing 400VA of transient power
•  Advanced 009 output transistors, as used in our reference NAP 500 and Statement power amplifier

Naim NAP 250 DR 

For over 30 years the NAP 250 has been at the heart of thousands of high-quality audio systems around the world. During the years of research that went into the NAP 500, many technical developments came about that could be successfully applied to the NAP 250. Many of these, along with the elegant new styling have been incorporated, resulting in a new Classic line-up.

Like the flagship NAP 500, and the NAP 300, the NAP 250 uses a new circuit design with improved earthing arrangements, built on a very high-quality, anti-resonance main audio circuit board. The NAP 250 uses the same 007 transistors that were custom-designed for the NAP 500. These outstanding components each provide up to 80 amps and 350 Watts, negating the need to use parallel pairs of transistors (which always have a negative effect on sound). Additional 007 transistors are used in the fully regulated power supply, ensuring the very best performance. Anti-vibration, resonance-controlling feet serve to protect sensitive internal components from resonance and microphonic vibration.

A new top-quality transformer is used providing the ability to deliver more than 15 Amps and swing a massive 400VA on transients. The NAP 250 is stable in any load and able to drive a 2-Ohm load for long periods of time.

Key Features for HiCAP DR Power Supply

• Two 24V power outputs
• All-new Discrete Regulator (DR) configuration, delivering Naim Audio’s best-ever standards of stable, low-noise power
• Bead-blasted, black-anodised aluminium chassis plus anti-vibration, resonance controlling feet
• Upgrade your Naim Supernait 3 or Naim Nait XS3 performance 

Naim Hi-Cap

In adding a Naim Audio HiCAP DR regulated power supply to your Naim preamplifier, active crossover or phono stage, you are allowing the resulting signal path to deliver the best sound quality possible, due to hugely reduced noise and magnetic interference effects on the fragile audio signal. HICAP DR achieves this reduced noise level by housing all of the high-power components( transformer, bridge rectifiers, large capacity reservoir capacitors and the 24V dc discrete regulator circuitry) in a stand-alone, non-magnetic, vibration-resistant half-width aluminium enclosure, which also allows remote placement away from sensitive phono stages and preamps. In addition, internal wiring paths have been optimised by human listening sessions, whilst large rubber feet isolate the whole unit mechanically from any mechanically transmitted vibration. Naim engineers spent considerable time measuring the electrical performance of 'off-the-shelf' industry-standard packaged regulator solutions, such as the LM7824 integrated voltage regulators in terms of voltage stability under load, and their ability to deliver the required current to the load. They rejected existing solutions, and instead developed their much applauded DR (discrete regulator) circuit topology which improves on every technical aspect of packaged regulator solutions.

Four 24V dc outputs are available on the rear panel, via DIN connectors, to power your Naim preamplifier or phonostage. In fact, the Naim NAC282 preamplifier can be further upgraded by adding two HiCap DRs for even better performance.

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. Many of the Naim products are evolutions of previous designs, incorporating sometimes quite small changes to the mechanical or electronic design - however, these incremental changes make a large overall improvement in the musical performance of each product. Unlike other audio brands, built-in obsolescence is not part of the plan. Naim products can often be upgraded in performance by the addition of several different levels of an external power supply. In this way, the owner of a Naim component can upgrade their system without having to continually sell existing equipment.