Naim Classic NAP 250 Power Amp and NSC 222 Preamp Unboxing

Today, we unbox the new Classic Series from Naim Audio: the NAP 250
power amplifier and the NSC 222 preamplifier!
#naim #audiophile #poweramplifier #preamp #nap250 #unboxing #commandav #cpav

[@anyblunder6782]

“New Classic” is a contradiction in terms. Something is either new or classic, but both is a little odd. The pre amp is a bit too flashy to my taste and it has too many things on board. I liked the old 200 series better. They should do a pre amp without the DAC and streamer.

[@FM_0555]

Well they had Chrome Bumper-Olive-Classic-New Classic. They wanted to keep the classic name but had to differentiate

[@MBroadus]

Great video Jeff! Can you use the preamp with a different amp, say ATI? Also, does the preamp have a bypass mode? Thank you.

[@commandav1]

Ho Michael. That is a great question. Because the preamp now has XRL outputs, you can use a different amp, like the ATI. We are fans of ATI products.

[@stevesells8294]

Yes, it has a bypass mode, it's in the app settings. You can also adjust input sensitivity on a per input basis too (e.g. make phono louder to match Streaming). It has both RCA and XLR outputs. NSC 222 can be connected to any stereo power amplifier, both balanced or single ended inputs. No problem to connect to ATI amps.

[@MBroadus]

@@stevesells8294 thank you. I’m currently using bypass on my Uniti Nova so wanted to double check.

[@hennievangalen3789]

Transformer BUZZ!

[@commandav1]

We have not experienced any hum issues.

[@johnwicks6187]

😢NAIM uniti Atom selling $3,295 Are u Nutz. How r Newtype Student are able to affort it !! You r Killing Newbie Newtype Student hobby interest market again !!U not as Smart as APPLE vision. Is there any NAIM Streaming Studio intergraded Amp at $1,099 range have !! For Newbie NewType Student use😊 can it hook up Audioquest Dragon Speaker cable !!Can it run B&W 805 speaker!!

[@commandav1]

Hi. This model is certainly too expensive for the vast majority of students. I certainly could not afford it when I was a student. There are some great and more affordable products to get started with like the Bluesound Powernode or WiiM Amp. We offer a trade-up policy to get people started on their journey. Many brick and mortar dealers offer such plans. To me, the journey of moving up through more expensive gear is part of the fun.

[@iwcpilot1151]

Way overpriced for what you get.