The NAC-N 172 XS defines a point at which worlds collide – the traditional world of separate pre and power amplifiers, and the new world of network streaming. It's a conventional preamplifier, perfectly at home in a Naim separates environment where, partnered by a Naim NAP 155 XS power amplifier perhaps, it can reproduce music from CD or vinyl in a way that stirs the soul and quickens the pulse. But the NAC-N 172 XS also opens the door onto the new sphere of high resolution audio, internet radio and streamed music. It's a sphere that has just the same soul stirring potential as conventional audio sources, but that's effectively limitless in scope and content.
High quality preamplifier including digitally controlled analogue volume control
UPnP™-enabled to stream audio files from any UPnP enabled server such as UnitiServe or a NAS at up to 32bit/192kHz resolution
vTuner 5* full service internet radio
Optional FM/DAB module variant available
Streams/plays WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, AAC, WMA, Ogg Vorbis and MP3 files
Gapless playback available on all lossless file formats
Front-panel USB port for replay of MP3 player/iPod and USB-stored audio
Digital USB connection from iPod/iPhone for ultimate quality and iPod control
Multiple intuitive control interfaces: front panel, remote control handset and n-Stream control app
Full system automation, wired remote in and wired remote out
USB mini-b connector for software upgrades
Linear power supply with 230VA transformer with separate windings for digital and analogue sections
High quality Burr-Brown PCM1793 DAC
Ground selector switch for optimum performance with many sources and power amps
Five 24bit/192kHz-capable S/PDIF digital inputs (2 x coaxial RCA, 2 x TOSlink, 1 x front panel mini-TOSlink)
3 analogue inputs (1 DIN, 1 RCA pair, 1 x 3.5mm front-panel socket)
1 line output
DIN and RCA preamplifier analogue outputs
Front-panel 3.5mm headphone connector
OLED display for high contrast and easy visibility
Ethernet and Wi-Fi network connectivity
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