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    OWNERS MANUAL PREAMPLIFIERS INTEGRATED AMPLIFIERS,POWER AMPLIFIERS ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO[...]

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    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In order to comply with current European safety regulations it is essential that the Naim loudspeaker connectors supplied with amplifiers and loudspeakers are used. Do not under any circumstances allow anyone to modify your Naim equipment without first checking with the factory, your retailer, or your distributor. Unauthorised m[...]

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    E1 1 Connections It is i mp or ta nt fo r bo th sa f et y a nd pe rf o rm an ce th at the standard cables supplied are not modified. 1.1 Interconnect Cables If options are available with your equipment and installation, DIN interconnect sockets should be used in preference to RCA Phono sockets. One end of each Naim interconnect cable is marked with[...]

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    E2 3 General Installation Naim equipment is designed to offer the finest pe rf or ma nc e po ss ib le av oi di ng c om pr om is e wh er ev er p ra ct ic al . T hi s ca n l ea d to ci rc um st an ce s th at ma y be un fa mi li a r. Th e n ot es t ha t f ol lo w co nt ai n ad vi ce s pe ci fi ca ll y r el at ed t o N ai m e qu i pm en t as well as mo[...]

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    E3 NAC 552 Preamplifier 4 NAC 552 Introduction and Installation The NAC 552 preamplifier does not incorporate an internal power supply and can be used only in conjunction with the NAC 552PS power supply. Diagram 5.3 illustrates connection of the NAC 552 to its power supply. The four transit screws on the underside of the NAC 552 case should be remo[...]

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    E4 NAC 552PS NAC 552 Preamplifier 4.3 Socket Types and Assignment Defaults Input Socket Socket Source Button Number Features Assignment Default 1 DIN input Not assigned 2 DIN input CD 3 DIN input TUNER 4 DIN input/output, unity gain capable T APE 5 DIN input/output, unity gain capable A V 6 DIN input/output AUX 1 7 DIN input, power output for phono[...]

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    E5 NAC 552 Preamplifier 5.3 NAC 552 Connected to NAC 552PS mains input and fuse Note: For best performance the Burndy and 5 pin DIN cables should be run as close together as possible. t o s t e r e o p o w e r ampliers to mono or dual mono power ampliers additional signal output cable direction marker NAC 552 Bur ndy 240° 5 to 5 pin DIN Inte[...]

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    E6 NAC 252 Preamplifier 7 NAC 252 Introduction and Installation The NAC 252 preamplifier does not incorporate an internal power supply and can be used only in conjunction with the Supercap power supply. Diagram 8.3 illustrates connection of the NAC 252 to its power supply. The preamplifier and power supply should be installed on a dedicated equipme[...]

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    E7 NAC 252 Preamplifier 8.3 NAC 252 Connected to Supercap mains input and fuse Note: For best performance the Burndy and 5 pin DIN cables should be run as close together as possible. t o s t e r e o p o w e r ampliers to mono or dual mono power ampliers additional signal output 8.2 NAC 252 Rear in 1 cd in 2 tuner in 3 tape in 4 av in 6 (alter[...]

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    E8 NAC 282 Preamplifier 10 NAC 282 Introduction and Installation The NAC 282 preamplifier does not incorporate an internal power supply but must be used in conjunction with either a Naim power amplifier incorporating a preamplifier power output, or with an appropriate Naim power supply. A separate NAPSC supply that provides power to the display and[...]

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    E9 NAC 282 Preamplifier t o p o w e r a m p l i  e r with i n t e r n a l p o w e r supply 11.2 NAC 282 Rear in 1 cd in 2 tuner in 3 tape in 4 av signal ground in 6 (alternative) c d / R C A Phono ch1(L) ch2(R) a u x 2 / R C A Phono ch1(L) ch2(R) R S 2 3 2 inter face RC5 in in 5 aux 1 in 6 aux 2 Note: The NAC 282 AUX 2 input is provided with two[...]

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    E10 NAC 282 Preamplifier 11.4 NAC 282 Connected to Hi-Cap and NAPSC mains input and fuse to stereo power ampliers t o m o n o o r d u a l m o n o p o w e r ampliers a d d i t i o n a l signal out - put cable direction marker 240° 5 to 5 pin DIN Interconnect Cables 12 NAC 282 Specification Input Sensitivities: 75mV , 47kΩ Overload Margins: 4[...]

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    E11 NAC 202 Preamplifier 13 NAC 202 Introduction and Installation The NAC 202 preamplifier does not incorporate an internal power supply but must be used in conjunction with either a Naim power amplifier incorporating a preamplifier power output, or with an appropriate Naim power supply. A separate NAPSC supply that provides power to the display an[...]

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    E12 NAC 202 Preamplifier t o p o w e r a m p l i  e r with i n t e r n a l p o w e r supply 14.2 NAC 202 Rear in 1 cd in 2 tuner in 3 tape in 4 av in 5 aux 1 in 6 aux 2 c d / R C A Phono ch1(L) ch2(R) a u x 2 / R C A Phono ch1(L) ch2(R) R S 2 3 2 inter face RC5 in signal g’nd in 6 (alternative) Note: The NAC 202 AUX 2 input is provided with tw[...]

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    E13 NAC 152 XS Preamplifier 16 NAC 152 XS Introduction and Installation The NAC 152 XS preamplifier does not incorporate an internal power supply but must be used in conjunction with either a Naim power amplifier incorporating a preamplifier power output, or with an appropriate Naim power supply. Diagram 17.3 illustrates the NAC 152 XS connected to[...]

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    E14 E15 NAC 152 XS Preamplifier to power amplier with internal power supply 17.2 NAC 152 XS Rear ch 1 - ve nc nc ch 2 cd, tu n, hdd, av, and aux inputs +ve - ve +ve ch1 ch 2 Alte rnativ e aux 2 input Note: The NAC 152 XS AUX 2 input is provided with two sockets. The right hand socket (fitted on delivery with a blanking cover), is intended for us[...]

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    E15 NAC 152 XS Preamplifier 17.3 NAC 152 XS Connected to FlatCap XS Power Supply (stage 1 upgrade) mains input and fuse p o w e r switch f o r p r e a m p l i  e r s t a g e 2 u p g r a d e , C D 5 X S , H e a d l i n e o r p h o n o s t a g e . A d d i t i o n a l interconnects required. to power amplier with internal power supply cable dire[...]

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    E16 17.4 NAC 152 XS Connected to Hi-Cap and FlatCap XS Power Supplies (stage 2 upgrade) mains input and fuse p o w e r switch f o r C D 5 X S , H e a d l i n e o r p h o n o s t a g e . A d d i t i o n a l interconnects required. NAC 152 XS Preamplifier 18 NAC 152 XS Specification Input Sensitivities: 130mV , 47kΩ Overload Margins: 35dB (all input[...]

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    E17 SUPERNAIT Integrated Amplifier 19 SUPERNAIT Introduction and Installation The Supernait should be installed on a dedicated equipment stand intended for the purpose. Do not stand it directly on top of another item of equipment. Care should be taken to ensure that it is level. The amplifier should be installed in its final location before connect[...]

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    E18 SUPERNAIT Integrated Amplifier 19.3 Digital Input Assignment The default digital input socket assignment illustrated in T able 19.2 may be changed if desired. Each selection button may be assigned to any one of the four rear panel digital input sockets. Input assignment setup is accessed through the Super nait program mode . T o switch into (or[...]

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    E19 SUPERNAIT Integrated Amplifier 20 SUPERNAIT Controls and Connections 20.1 SUPERNAIT Front volume mute s o u r c e bank r e c o r d bank source and record selection h e a d p h o n e output c o m b i n e d a n a l o g u e a n d digital input 20.2 SUPERNAIT Rear signal ground a u x 2 in & p o w e r out R S 2 3 2 inter face RC5 in/out m a i n [...]

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    E20 SUPERNAIT Integrated Amplifier 20.3 SUPERNAIT Connected to Hi-Cap Power Supply mains input and fuse 20.4 SUPERNAIT Connected to NAP 200 Power Amplifier mains input and fuse cable direction marker 4 to 4 pin DIN Interconnect Cables 240° 5 to 5 pin DIN cable direction marker Interconnect Cables m a i n s input and fuse p o w e r m a i n s input [...]

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    E21 20.5 SUPERNAIT Connected to Hi-Cap Power Supply and NAP 200 Power Amplifier mains input and fuse cable direction marker 4 to 4 pin DIN Interconnect Cables 240° 5 to 5 pin DIN mains input and fuse SUPERNAIT Integrated Amplifier 21 SUPERNAIT Specification Input Sensitivities: 75mV , 47kΩ Overload Margins: 40dB (all inputs all audio frequencies)[...]

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    E22 NAIT XS Integrated Amplifier 22 NAIT XS Introduction, Installation and Connections The NAIT XS should be installed on a dedicated equipment stand intended for the purpose. Do not stand it directly on top of another item of equipment. Care should be taken to ensure that it is level. The amplifier should be installed in its final location before [...]

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    E23 NAIT XS Integrated Amplifier Note: The AV Bypass feature must be used with care. It bypasses the NAIT XS volume control leaving any signal connected to the av input to be passed to the speakers at full volume. Note: The mute function is disabled when AV Bypass is engaged. 22.6 Auxiliary Inputs and Outputs The NAIT XS incorporates pre-amp out an[...]

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    E24 NAIT XS Integrated Amplifier 23.2 NAIT XS Rear s i g n a l ground a u x 2 in & p o w e r out R S 2 3 2 inter face remote in m a i n s input and fuse left speaker right speaker p o w e r p o w e r a m p i n a n d p r e a m p o u t . L i n k p l u g tted. a v i n & out h d d in & out t u n e r in cd in A V b y p a s s switch s u b [...]

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    E25 NAIT XS Integrated Amplifier mains input and fuse cable direction marker 4 to 4 pin DIN Interconnect Cables 240° 5 to 5 pin DIN 23.4 NAIT XS Connected to Hi-Cap Power Supply and NAP 200 Power Amplifier mains input and fuse p o w e r mains input and fuse Note: The NAIT XS should remain connected to mains power at all times. 24 NAIT XS Specifica[...]

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    E26 NAIT 5 i Integrated Amplifier 25 NAIT 5i Introduction and Installation The Nait 5 i should be installed on a dedicated equipment stand intended for the purpose. Do not stand it directly on top of another item of equipment. Care should be taken to ensure that it is level. The amplifier should be installed in its final location before connecting [...]

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    E27 26.2 NAIT 5 i Rear p o w e r m a i n s input and fuse tuner input (DIN) tuner input (RCA Phono) CD input (DIN) CD input (RCA Phono) hdd in av in 27 NAIT 5 i Specification Input Sensitivities: 225mV , 20kΩ Overload Margins: 35dB (all inputs all audio frequencies) Tape Output Level: 225mV , 100Ω Power Output: Continuous 50 W atts per channel in[...]

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    E28 Preamplifier and Integrated Amplifier Operation 28 Preamplifier and Integrated Amplifier Operation Many operational and control features of Naim preamplifiers and integrated amplifiers are common to all and are based on a similar user interface. This section of the manual describes those features and the user interface, drawing attention to dif[...]

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    E29 Preamplifier and Integrated Amplifier Operation Note: The Unity Gain feature must be used with care. It effectively by-passes the preamplifier volume and balance controls leaving any signal connected to a Unity Gain input to be passed to the power amplifier and speakers at full volume. In order to reduce the potential for inadvertent mishap, an[...]

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    E30 28.10 Interface Function Buttons and Keys Amplifier Program Auto Input AV Integration Restore Mode Switching (Unity Gain) Defaults NAC 552 hold pre N/A N/A N/A handset key (R-com) hold prog pre 4 mon pre 4 mute hold disp handset key(s) (NARCOM 4) source mono source mute front panel NAC 252 hold prog pre 4 mon pre 4 mute hold disp handset key(s)[...]

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    E31 R-com Remote Handset 29 R-com Remote Handset The R-com remote handset is supplied with the NAC 552 and CD555 and can be purchased as an accessory. It offers quick and intuitive control of the most often used functions of CD players, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers and tuners. To fit batteries, remove the bottom end cover using the tool pro[...]

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    E32 NARCOM 4 Remote Handset 30 NARCOM 4 Remote Handset The NARCOM 4 remote handset is supplied with the NAC 552, NAC 252, NAC 282, NAC 202, NAC 152 XS, Supernait, Nait XS and Nait 5i. It is a multi-functional remote control handset designed to be used with Naim Audio CD players, integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers, preset tuners and subwoofers. To[...]

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    E33 NAP 500 Power Amplifier 31.1 General Connections Notes The negative input and output connections for each channel are common. The mains earth (ground) should always be connected regardless of what other equipment is used in conjunction with Naim power amplifiers. This only grounds the case and the electrostatic screen within the transformer , a[...]

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    E34 NAP 500 Power Amplifier signal i n p u t c h 1 (L) signal input ch2(R) mains input and fuse left speaker right speaker cable direction marker NAP 500PS Bur ndy Interconnect Cables Input Ch1 Input Ch2 ch 1 - ve nc nc ch 2 - ve 33 NAP 500/NAP 500PS Specification Power Output: 140 Watts per channel, 8Ω 700 V A T ransient Quiescent Consumption: 60[...]

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    E35 34.1 General Connections Notes The negative input and output connect ions for each channel are common. The mains earth (grou nd) shoul d always be connected regardless of what other equipment is used in conjunction with Naim power amplif iers. This only grounds the case and the electrostatic screen within the transfo r mer , and is not conne ct[...]

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    E36 NAP 300 Power Amplifier signal input ch1(L) signal input ch2(R) mains input and fuse left speaker right speaker cable direction marker NAP 300PS Bur ndy Interconnect Cables Input Ch1 Input Ch2 ch 1 - ve nc nc ch 2 - ve 36 NAP 300/NAP 300PS Specification Power Output: 90 Watts per channel, 8Ω 500 V A T ransient Quiescent Consumption: 27V A Volt[...]

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    E37 37.1 General Connections Notes The negative input and output connections are all common. The mains earth should always be connected regardless of what other equipment is used. This only grounds the case and the electrostatic screen within the transformer , and is not connected to the signal negative. In order to avoid hum loops, the signal nega[...]

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    E38 40.1 General Connections Notes The negative input and output connections are all common. The mains earth should always be connected regardless of what other equipment is used. This only grounds the case and the electrostatic screen within the transformer , and is not connected to the signal negative. In order to avoid hum loops, the signal nega[...]

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    E39 43.1 General Connections Notes The negative input and output connections are all common. The mains earth should always be connecte d regar dless of what other equip ment is used. This only grounds the case and the electrostatic screen within the transfo r mer , and is not conne cted to the signal negativ e. In order to avoid hum loops, the sign[...]

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    E40 46.1 General Connections Notes The negative input and output connections are all common. The mains earth should always be connected regardless of what other equipment is used. This only grounds the case and the electrostatic screen within the transformer , and is not connected to the signal negative. In order to avoid hum loops, the signal nega[...]

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    E41 49.1 General Connections Notes The ma ins earth gro unds only the case and th e elec trost atic scre en withi n the tra nsformer and is not conn ected to the sig nal nega tive. The mai ns earth mus t always be connected to “ground” regardless of any other equi pment us ed. In orde r to avo id hum-l oops the sig nal negative of the whole sys[...]

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    E42 Declarations of Confor mity Products that display the crossed-out wheeled bin logo cannot be disposed of as domestic waste. These products must be disposed of at facilities capable of re-cycling them and appropriately handling any waste by-products. Contact your local authority for details of the nearest such facility. Appropriate recycling and[...]