Naim NAC-N 172 XS

Naim NAC-N 172 XS
Voorversterker met netwerk audio streamer

The best of both worlds
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.

Liberation in control
The NAC-N 172 XS can be controlled via the front panel buttons and digitally controlled analogue volume knob, the standard remote control handset or the n-Stream app for iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. Using the n-Stream app is a uniquely liberating experience, allowing not just easy control of music playback, but the possibility to explore a music collection and find new music from the expanded music information feature delivered by Rovi. Full system automation means a Naim CD player can also be controlled directly from the app.

Features
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