10/11/2023
With immediate effect Naim Audio have lowered the prices on their Muso and Uniti ranges.
Atom £2299
Star £3499
Nova £4399
Muso QB2 £699
Muso 2 £899
Naim Audio Price reductions
Naim Audio 300 series arrives
Welcome to a new era in sound
Since 1973, the Naim Classic range has embodied the best separate Hi-Fi elements, combined to create the music system of your dreams. The 200 Series line includes the NSC 222 preamplifier and streamer, the NAP 250 power amplifier, as well as the uncompromising NPX 300 power supply.
The 300 Series line includes NSS 333, a high-resolution streaming solution, the NAC 332 preamplifier, the NAP 350 power amplifier, the NVC TT phono preamplifier and its dedicated power supply NPX TT.
Designed and developed by Naim engineers in Salisbury, United Kingdom, these timeless products are the fruit of Naim’s unique electronics expertise. The New Classic Series is at the cutting edge of innovation and technology, bringing you years of listening pleasure.
The streamer/pre and mono block power amps are now on demo and we'll be putting them through their paces over the next few weeks.
We have an event in store and with Naim Audio on Friday the 13th of October from 12 till 5. Come along, meet Naim and the new 300 series. All welcome and no ticket required.
Munich Show Highlights
Highlights for us!
Naim have had a busy year and it's about to get busier. Not only did they launch the new 300 series, but they launched their first 50th Anniversary product; The Nait 50.
See the new Classic series here.
This limited edition product is exciting as it is "today's take" on a Naim classic first launched in 1983.
Discover more here.
PMC have also been busy!
Prodigy brings performance-led design ethos to an even wider audience, building on PMC's belief that ultra-high-resolution loudspeakers, if properly designed, can be used throughout the entire audio chain.
Above you can see Prodigy 1, a compact with an RRP of £1250 and Prodigy 5, a classic floorstander at £1995
We're looking forward to getting both of the speakers in stock and on demo and will keep you informed about their performance. In the meantime you can discover more here.
Chord Electronics announce new super Integrated amp
The ULTIMA INTEGRATED is a class-leading 125-watt integrated amplifier benefitting from the latest dual-feed-forward error-correction topology, Chord Electronics’ legendary proprietary ultra-high-frequency power supplies, plus an unmistakable industrial aesthetic.
Designed by Chord Electronics’ founder, owner and chief engineer, John Franks, the advanced ULTIMA circuit monitors and immediately corrects audio signals before the output stage, for astonishing signal accuracy from a one-box integrated device.
The ULTIMA INTEGRATED also takes advantage of the very latest developments in advanced low-distortion power supplies ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ devices offering exceptionally low noise and outstanding amplifier operation ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ for even greater fidelity.
A four-input design, one fully balanced and three unbalanced, all enjoy individual buffering and are selectively filtered against potential ingress from radio frequency interference; selection switching is via microprocessor-controlled sealed relays.
The ULTIMA INTEGRATED is the first new Chord Electronics integrated amplifier for seven years and remains the sole full-width integrated model in the range.
All metalwork is precision-machined from solid aircraft-grade aluminium, including Chord Electronics’ iconic Integra Legs. The fascia sports a 28-mm-thick front panel with a perfectly symmetrical aesthetic, centered around a spherical power on/off control with polychromatic lighting, flanked by illuminated volume and balance controls.
More details as we have them.
Auralic news!
Auralic announce new G2.2 range and a new higher end G3 series that will feature both a stand alone streamer and a streaming transport. We've no further information at this time.
Great Ear review for new Naim Classic Series
Have a look at the review in full here.
Naim New Classic conclusion
I think it’s safe to say that Naim has got its mojo back with the first fruit of the New Classic range. Not only have they made their core products more attractive, more fully featured and easy to use but they sound more like the Naim products that put the brand on the map. The introduction of more conventional connections with a wide range of inputs both via cables and over the aether gives the NSC 222 the flexibility to adapt to any likely changes in the future of hi-fi, while the onboard preamplifier, streamer and DAC are of a calibre that you wouldn’t get from separate boxes at this price. The Naim New Classic NAP 250 is a chip off the classic pace, rhythm and timing block that has power reserves to drive all but the most demanding of speakers and a musicality that eludes a lot of the competition. Naim New Classic feels like an affirmation of faith for both the faithful and those in the wilderness who have yet to discover what truly great electronics can do for their music.
Specifications:
Naim NSC 222
Type: preamplifier, streamer, DAC with headphone amplifier
Analogue inputs: RCA, 8-pin DIN, MM phono
Digital inputs: 2x Toslink optical, coaxial RCA, coaxial BNC
Analogue outputs: pre-out RCA & XLR, 6.3mm headphone jack
Distortion:
Line: 0.0025% @2.2V input volume at 0dB, 1kHz
Digital: 0.0035% @0dBFS volume at 0dB, 1kHz
Output impedance: 60 Ohms RCA, per phase XLR
Output voltage: 7V RMS max
Control options: Focal & Naim app, remote handset, Roon Ready
Maximum bit/sample rates: up to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD128
Streaming options: Google Cast, Airplay 2, Bluetooth aptX, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz
Streaming sources: UPnP servers, USB stick
Accessories: Powerline Lite power cable, remote handset, optical trigger cable
Dimensions (HxWxD): 91.5 x 432 x 317.5mm
Weight: 11kg
Warranty: 2 years
NAP 250
Type: stereo power amplifier
Analogue inputs: XLR
Analogue outputs: 4mm sockets
Power output: 100W/8 Ohms, 190W/4 Ohms
Frequency response: 1.4Hz – 100kHz (-3dB)
Sensitivity: 1V
Gain: 29dB
Distortion: THD+N: at 2/3rds full power 8 @1kHz (0.013%)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 111dB (full power)
Accessories: Powerline Lite power cable, Naim XLR interconnects
Dimensions (HxWxD): 91.5 x 432 x 317.5mm
Shipping weight: 16.8kg
Warranty: 2 years
NPX 300
Type: external power supply
Accessories: Powerline Lite power cable, Burndy cables
Dimensions (HxWxD): 91.5 x 432 x 317.5mm
Shipping weight: 14.4kg
Warranty: 2 years
Price when tested:
Naim NSC 222 £5,700
Naim NAP 250 £5,700
Naim NPX 300 £5,700
Outwardly resembling the sequential series and therefore offering a brand-wide visual aesthetic match, the audiolab 7000A improves on the 6000A with a genuine 70W per channel output, a new DAC, a new full-colour IPS LCD screen and more! More compact than the 9000 series, it maintains crisp ergonomics, high-quality engineering, a useful range of facilities and an excellent all-around acoustic performance and connectivity.
On demo & in store now.
New Naim Classic Series arrives
Three new Classic Series Products are now on demo
Naim don't change their equiment and design often and the last time was in the early 2000's. The range is both simpler and has subtle improvements. It also takes design elements from the Solstice turntable and the Uniti series.
NSC-222 is a dedicated streamer/DAC and Pre-amp.
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 equipped with full Naim technology for headphone listening, as inherited from the Uniti Atom Headphone Edition: our amplifier-DAC, the recipient of several awards all around the world.
To get the best out of your loudspeakers and music, combine the NSC 222 with its perfect partner: the NAP 250 power amplifier. First appearing in 1975, NAP 250 has become an iconic product. Today, it delivers more power than ever and offers ever more flexibility within a complete system. The cutting-edge engineering work involved in the NAP 250 results in unrivalled performance. It delivers 100 watts of A/B class power per channel, fully adjustable to set your music free in the most remarkable way.
The NPX 300 powers your system in a silent, fluid way, allowing the preamplifier to concentrate on its main task: controlling the signal. In addition to improving the performance of the NSC 222 preamplifier and streamer, the NPX 300 can be used to upgrade several Naim products, lending them immense flexibility over time. It is also upgradable, as it is also possible to add two NPX 300 power supplies to a single preamplifier or a single source. The first can be dedicated to powering the digital sections, and the second to powering the analog sections.
Cost
£5699 per unit. These items are on demonstration in store. Call in for a liten and to discover more.
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