Summary of NAC S1
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O w n e r ’ s m a n u a l n a c s 1 p r e a m p l i f i e r n a p s 1 p o w e r a m p l i f i e r s.
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C o n t e n t s 6 w e l c o m e 8 1 . 0 i n s t a l l a t i o n 9 1 . 1 p o s i t i o n i n g 1 0 1 . 2 l e v e l l i n g 1 1 1 . 3 m a i n s c o n n e c t i o n 1 2 2 . 0 n a c s 1 p r e a m p l i f i e r 1 3 2 . 1 n a c s 1 a u d i o i n p u t s a n d c o n n e c t i o n s 1 4 2 . 2 n a c s 1 c o ...
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The manual covers both the nac s1 preamplifier and nap s1 power amplifiers. It describes their use both when connected together using the can bus system and when used independently. Can bus integrates preamplifier and power amplifier control so that they behave as an integrated unit. Your statement ...
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1 . 0 i n s t a l l a t i o n the following section 1 paragraphs refer to both the nac s1 preamplifier and nap s1 power amplifiers. 1 . 1 p o s i t i o n i n g w a r n i n g . Statement amplifiers are extremely heavy and to minimise the risk of damage or personal injury they should be lifted and mov...
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1 . 0 i n s t a l l a t i o n 1 . 3 m a i n s c o n n e c t i o n statement amplifiers are supplied with a naim powerline mains cables. The powerline is fundamental to statement audio performance. Alternative mains cables should not be used. N o t e . Before connecting your statement amplifiers to t...
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2 . 1 n a c s 1 a u d i o i n p u t s a n d c o n n e c t i o n s the nac s1 preamplifier provides five stereo analogue audio line inputs intended for the connection of analogue output source components such as cd players, streamers, audio-visual processors, dacs, phono preamplifiers or music server...
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2 . 2 n a c s 1 c o n n e c t i o n p a n e l e2378 2 . 3 n a c s 1 a u d i o o u t p u t s a n d c o n n e c t i o n s the nac s1 preamplifier is fitted with two pairs of analogue stereo audio outputs: one pair of 4-pin din sockets and one pair of balanced xlr sockets. A slide switch on the connect...
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2 . 4 n a c s 1 c o n t r o l c o n n e c t i o n s the nac s1 provides a variety of interface connection sockets that enable both its control integration with the nap s1 power amplifier and its integration with wider audio system automation, remote control schemes and home automation technology. Di...
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3 . 1 n a p s 1 a u d i o i n p u t s a n d c o n n e c t i o n s each nap s1 power amplifier incorporates a single balanced xlr audio input socket on its connection panel. This is illustrated in diagram 3.2. The balanced inputs can be connected to either balanced or unbalanced preamplifier outputs....
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3 . 3 n a p s 1 a u d i o o u t p u t s a n d c o n n e c t i o n s each nap s1 power amplifier incorporates a single speaker output located on its connection panel. This is illustrated in diagram 3.2. Naim speaker cable should be used with nap s1 power amplifiers. Alternative speaker cables are tec...
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3 . 4 n a p s 1 c o n t r o l c o n n e c t i o n s the nap s1 provides a variety of interface connection sockets that enable both its control integration with the nac s1 preamplifier and its integration with wider audio system automation, remote control schemes and home automation technology. Diagr...
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Once all mains power, audio input, audio output and control connections have been made, your statement amplifiers can be switched on. The nac s1 and nap s1 mains power switches are located on their connection panels adjacent to the mains input sockets. Switch on all connected source equipment first ...
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4 . 2 a u d i o i n p u t g a i n a d j u s t m e n t the input gain for each of the five nac s1 inputs can be individually adjusted to compensate for different source output levels. An adjustment range of plus or minus 7db in 1db steps is available. Any of the inputs can also be switched to “unity ...
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The statement amplifiers can be operated using either their top panel controls or using the statement remote control handset. The remote control handset is illustrated and annotated in diagram 5.6. To wake the nac s1 or nap s1 from standby mode press the top panel standby button or handset standby k...
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5 . 0 n a c s 1 a n d n a p s 1 o p e r a t i o n 5 . 3 b a l a n c e c o n t r o l nac s1 balance can be adjusted using the handset keys. Balance adjustment will temporarily replace volume on the nac s1 volume display. 5 . 4 i l l u m i n a t i o n c o n t r o l nac s1 and nap s1 illumination has n...
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Statement amplifiers are engineered from the finest materials, onto which are applied exquisite surface finishes. Statement amplifiers also incorporate numerous unique internal components that are available at any one time only in limited numbers. Furthermore, the complexity of the statement build p...
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7 . 1 n a c s 1 gain: 15.5db input sensitivity: 250mv for 1.5v output input impedance: 20kΩ single ended, 40kΩ balanced inputs: 3 x din, 3 x rca, 2 x xlr (balanced) output impedance: outputs: din single ended & xlr (balanced) power input: 115v +/-10% or 230v +/-10%. 50/60hz power consumption: 0.3w s...
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N a i m a u d i o l t d s o u t h a m p t o n r o a d s a l i s b u r y , s p 1 2 l n e n g l a n d.