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Naim NAC 252 Pre Amplifier

 
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Ex VAT: £6,249.17
£7,499.00

NAC 252 is Naim's highest purist preamp in the classic range, sitting above the NAC 282 yet at a considerably lower price point than the reference level NAC 552. We recommend partnering with the NAP 250 DR or ideally the NAP 300 DR power amp.

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  • Features

    Warranty length 3 Years (5 Years on parts after registration)
    Colour Black
    Brand Naim Audio

    Tech Specs

    AUDIO INPUTS
    - Analogue: 4 x DIN, 2 x DIN, RCA
    - Input Sensitivity: 75mV
    - Input Impedance: 47kΩ
    - Other: AV input config for unity gain


    AUDIO OUTPUTS
    - Analogue: 2 x variable (DIN), 1 x fixed (RCA)
    - Line Outputs Fixed (level): 75mV, 600Ω
    - Line Outputs Variable (level): 775mV
    - Output Impedance: <50Ω
    - Minimum Load Impedance: 10kΩ
    - Power Outputs: Naim phono amplifier


    CONNECTIVITY
    - Infra Red: RC5
    - Remote Input: RCA on rear (RC5)
    - RS232: optional (DE9 female)


    POWER
    - Supply Voltage: 24V, 18V
    - PS: NAP 155 XS/200, FlatCap XS, Hi/SuperCap


    PHYSICAL
    - Dimensions (HWD): 87 x 432 x 314mm
    - Weight: 7.0kg


    FINISH
    - Front: Brushed and black anodised
    - Case: Black powder coated

    Our staff say

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    Acquiring many of the features from the 500-range flagship NAC 552, this top Classic range pre amplifier is a sweet spot in Naim's range - not mind bogglingly expensive but reassuringly not cheap either. A pre amplifier that should keep you happy for life, its that good -Richard

    Product Description

    Naim NAC 252 stems from one of Naim's finest preamplifiers; the NAC 52. It delivers audio with exceptional detail and clarity housing its power supply components in the separate SuperCap DR unit to effectively isolate electromagnetic interference.

    Technology and Craft

    Many designs were explored for the NAC 252 and a complete review of the circuit topology and components took place in accordance with the developments pioneered in preamplifiers such as the NAC52. Hundreds of hours were spent listening to various designs, ensuring that the harmony between music and technology was always maintained.

    Ten independently regulated power supplies are fed from the matching SuperCap power supply. Each of the ten audio circuits are supplied with an independent and fully regulated supply voltage.Additionally, separate power supplies for the digital control and switching circuitry further isolate the audio circuitry from noise.

     

    We are here to help find the right system for you. As a suggested starting point, you may want to consider partnering the NAC 282 with the following:

    Separates System:
    - CDX2
    - NAP 250 DR
    - NAP 300 DR

    Upgrade Paths:
    - Power-Line
    - FlatCap XS
    - HiCap DR
    - SuperCap DR

    - Support for both DIN and RCA inputs to facilitate connection into a wider range of systems
    - SuperCap DR power supply (with fourteen independently regulated voltages) required
    - Totally separate regulated supplies for digital control and switching circuitry
    - Precision rotary potentiometers with precious metal wipers
    - AV bypass mode for simple connection to an existing AV system
    - Powered input for use with StageLine or SuperLine phono stages

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    0121 224 7350/7351

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    0121 224 7300/7401

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