Naim Audio NAC-332 Preamplifier
Premium Control Preamplifier
The analogue heart of your system – a digitally controlled preamplifier with discrete transistors and uncompromising design. Its precision resistor volume control, inherited from the flagship Statement, ensures unmatched sonic performance. It also features a class-A headphone amplifier delivering 1.5 W into 16Ω.
Flexible Inputs and Connectivity
With 8 analogue inputs, any button can be mapped to any socket for complete flexibility. A powered DIN allows direct connection to the NVC TT phono stage. The front panel includes a 6.35mm headphone jack, while the rear offers both XLR and RCA outputs for a wide range of power amps.
Superior Components
High-grade components – such as through-hole resistors and reed relays in the volume control – guarantee minimal distortion and superior transparency. Adjustable input sensitivity and maximum volume settings ensure complete system integration.
Elegant Design and Integration
With a sleek aluminium chassis, adjustable logo brightness, and precision-engineered controls, the preamplifier embodies timeless Naim design. Seamless integration with the NSS 333 streamer and NAP 350 power amplifier is enabled via ZigBee and optical inter-product communication.
Features
- Analogue preamplifier with digital control
- 8 inputs – RCA, XLR, and DIN, fully reassignable
- Class-A headphone amplifier with 6.35mm output
- Precision volume control using reed relays and resistors
- Sleek aluminium chassis with adjustable logo illumination
- Inter-product communication via ZigBee and optical control
What’s in the box?
- Naim Audio NAC-332 Preamplifier
- PowerLine Lite mains cable
- User manual
Technical Information
- Analogue inputs: 1x 8-pin DIN, 2x 5-pin DIN, 3x RCA pair, 2x XLR balanced pair
- Analogue outputs: 1x XLR pair, 1x RCA pair, 1x 6.35mm headphone
- Gain: 15.5 dB max volume
- Frequency response: 3Hz – 40kHz (-3 dB)
- Distortion: 0.003% @ 1 kHz
- Crosstalk: 90 dB @ 1 kHz
- Power consumption: 20 W typical, <2 W standby, <0.5 W deep sleep
- Dimensions: 432 x 91.5 x 317.5 mm
- Weight: 11 kg