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NAIM AMPLIFIERS Manual

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    O w n e r s m a n u a l p r e a m p l i f i e r s i n t e g r a t e d a m p l i f i e r s , p o w e r a m p l i f i e r s e n g l i s h d e u t s c h f r a n Ç a i s i t a l i a n 0

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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, ...

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    E1 1 connections it is important for both safety and performance that 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...

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    E2 3 general installation naim equipment is designed to offer the finest performance possible avoiding compromise wherever practical. This can lead to circumstances that may be unfamiliar. The notes that follow contain advice specifically related to naim equipment as well as more general warnings ab...

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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 o...

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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 tape 5 din input/output, unity gain capable av 6 din input/...

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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. To stereo power amplifiers to mono or dual mono power amplifiers additional signal output cable direction marker nac...

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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...

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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. To stereo power amplifiers to mono or dual mono power amplifiers additional signal output 8.2 nac 252 rear in 1 cd in...

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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 n...

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    E9 nac 282 preamplifier to power amplifier with internal power supply 11.2 nac 282 rear in 1 cd in 2 tuner in 3 tape in 4 av signal ground in 6 (alternative) cd/rca phono ch1(l) ch2(r) aux 2/rca phono ch1(l) ch2(r) rs232 interface rc5 in in 5 aux 1 in 6 aux 2 note: the nac 282 aux 2 input is provide...

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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 amplifiers to mono or dual mono power amplifiers additional signal out- put cable direction marker 240° 5 to 5 pin din interconnect cables 12 nac 282 specification input sensitivities: 75mv, 47kΩ...

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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 ...

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    E12 nac 202 preamplifier to power amplifier with internal power 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 cd/rca phono ch1(l) ch2(r) aux 2/rca phono ch1(l) ch2(r) rs232 interface rc5 in signal g’nd in 6 (alternative) note: the nac 202 aux 2 input is provided...

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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. Di...

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    E14 nac 152 xs preamplifier to power amplifier with internal power supply 17.2 nac 152 xs rear ch1 -ve nc nc ch2 cd, tun, hdd, av, and aux inputs +ve -ve +ve ch1 ch2 alternative aux 2 input note: the nac 152 xs aux 2 input is provided with two sockets. The right hand socket (fitted on delivery with ...

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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 power switch for preamplifier stage 2 upgrade, cd5 xs, headline or phono stage. Additional interconnects required. To power amplifier with internal power supply cable direction mar...

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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 power switch for cd5 xs, headline or phono stage. Additional interconnects required. Nac 152 xs preamplifier 18 nac 152 xs specification input sensitivities: 130mv, 47kΩ overload margins: 35d...

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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...

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    E18 supernait integrated amplifier 19.3 digital input assignment the default digital input socket assignment illustrated in table 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 ...

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    E19 supernait integrated amplifier 20 supernait controls and connections 20.1 supernait front volume mute source bank record bank source and record selection headphone output combined analogue and digital input 20.2 supernait rear signal ground aux 2 in & power out rs232 interface rc5 in/out mains i...

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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 ma...

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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 m...

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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...

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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 a...

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    E24 nait xs integrated amplifier 23.2 nait xs rear signal ground aux 2 in & power out rs232 interface remote in mains input and fuse left speaker right speaker power power amp in and preamp out. Link plug fitted. Av in & out hdd in & out tuner in cd in av bypass switch subwoofer out aux 1 input av i...

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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 power mains input and fuse note: the nait xs should remain connected to m...

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    E26 nait 5i integrated amplifier 25 nait 5i introduction and installation the nait 5i 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 in...

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    E27 26.2 nait 5i rear power mains input and fuse tuner input (din) tuner input (rca phono) cd input (din) cd input (rca phono) hdd in av in 27 nait 5i specification input sensitivities: 225mv, 20kΩ overload margins: 35db (all inputs all audio frequencies) tape output level: 225mv, 100Ω power output:...

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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 feature...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 batteri...

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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 amplifier...

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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 t...

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    E34 nap 500 power amplifier signal input ch1 (l) signal input ch2(r) mains input and fuse left speaker right speaker cable direction marker nap 500ps burndy interconnect cables input ch1 input ch2 ch1 -ve nc nc ch2 -ve 33 nap 500/nap 500ps specification power output: 140 watts per channel, 8Ω 700 va...

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    E35 34.1 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 ...

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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 burndy interconnect cables input ch1 input ch2 ch1 -ve nc nc ch2 -ve 36 nap 300/nap 300ps specification power output: 90 watts per channel, 8Ω 500 va t...

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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 negat...

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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 negat...

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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 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 negat...

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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 negat...

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    E41 49.1 general connections notes the mains earth grounds only the case and the electrostatic screen within the transformer and is not connected to the signal negative. The mains earth must always be connected to “ground” regardless of any other equipment used. In order to avoid hum-loops the signa...

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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 th...