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/384kHz, 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 & 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 Focal & 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 with a backlit volume control and a 5.5" colour screen that displays the currently playing tracks, enhancing your listening experience.

The Technical Director of Naim guided the engineers in developing simple yet elegant circuits, coupled with our DR technology, to ensure a stable and fluid power supply, resulting in exceptional performance. We use the highest quality components and conduct ultra-precise measurements to achieve an uncompromising outcome.

Type: Preamplifier

Analogue inputs
1 x moving magnet phono
1 x 8-pin DIN (47kΩ, 2.2V typical, 7.5Vrms max)
1 x RCA (47kΩ, 2.2V typical, 7.5Vrms max) pair
8-pin DIN compatible with 5-pin DIN
8 pin DIN has +/-18V (for compatible external phono stages e.g NVC TT)
MM phono: 47kΩ/470pF, 5mV, 23dB overload (75mV max)

Analogue outputs
1 x XLR pair (balanced 7Vrms max)
1 x RCA pair (7Vrms max)
1 x 6.35mm headphone jack (1.5W into 16Ω)

USB
2 x USB Type A socket (front and rear - 1.6A charge)

Digital inputs (S/PDIF)
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)

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 (16bit)
AAC - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16bit)
OGG and WMA - up to 48kHz (16bit)
DSD - 64 and 128Fs
M4A - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16bit)
Gapless playback supported on all formats

Analogue gain
Preamplifier at max volume: 15.5dB
Phono stage MM: 40dB

Digital level
2.1V at 0dBFS volume at 0dB

Frequency response
MM: -3dB at 10Hz, RIAA +/-0.1dB
Line: 3Hz to 40kHz -3dB
Digital: 3Hz to 27kHz -3dB

Signal to noise ratio
MM: 80dB ref 5mV A-wtd volume at 0dB
Line: 104dB ref 2.2V A-wtd volume at 0dB
Digital: 102dB ref 0dBFS A-wtd volume at 0dB

Distortion
MM: < noise floor
Line: 0.0025% @2.2V input volume at 0dB, 1kHz
(Line: 0.015% @2.2V input volume at 0dB, 20kHz)
Digital: 0.0035% @0dBFS volume at 0dB, 1kHz

Cross talk
MM: 90dB at 1kHz, volume at 0dB
Line: 90dB at 1kHz, volume at 0dB
(Line: 70dB at 20kHz, volume at 0dB)
Digital: 90dB at 1kHz, volume at 0dB

Control
App control (iOS and Android), bi-directional ZigBee remote and front panel.
Control of NSC 222 via Zigbee
Optical 3.5mm output for synchronised control of compatible products e.g.
NAP 250/350

Network
Ethernet (10/100Mbps), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac)

Typical use consumption: 25W

Network standby mode consumption: <2W

Standby mode consumption: <0.5W

Mains Supply: 115V or 230V, 50/60Hz

Dimensions (HxWxD): 35/8x17x121/2" (9.15x43.2x31.75cm)

Weight: 24.25lbs (11kg)