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[h=2]The new SUPERNAIT 2[/h]
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[TD="class: mcnTextContent, align: left"] [h=2]The new SUPERNAIT 2[/h] The most significant change from SUPERNAIT to SUPERNAIT 2 is the removal of the digital inputs. As the SuperUniti already fulfils the role of integrated amplifier with digital inputs, Naim have seized the opportunity to improve performance through concentrating on an analogue only integrated amplifier. Removing the digital section also allows the power supplies to be further optimised for the analogue stages.
Power output remains at 80W but with significantly greater dynamic capability due to a larger transformer. The power supply for the critical preamplifier stage uses Naim DR (Discrete Regulator) technology. All inputs are now hand wired so they are individually decoupled for improved microphonic isolation. Components have been upgraded in critical areas such as the power amp stage where small signal capacitors have been changed to high quality film types. The PCB layout and wiring loom have been improved following experience on other new products recently like the DAC-V1.
The headphone output on the front panel is now on a 1⁄4" (6.35mm) socket and is driven from a new high-quality Class-A headphone amplifier; reflecting the increasing interest in high quality headphone playback.
Constant current source circuit technique employed to provide ultra-quiet drive signals for relays. Ceramic heat sink isolators are used to improve sound quality, as there is less capacitive coupling between devices and the chassis in the power and preamp sections.
[h=3]SUPERNAIT 2 Features[/h] 80W per channel (into 8 ohms) 135W per channel (into 4ohms)
6 analogue inputs: 4 x RCA/DIN, 1 x RCA/3.5mm jack, and 1 x powered input for phono
1⁄4" (6.35mm) front panel headphone output
High-quality Class A Headphone amplifier
Custom-designed toroidal transformer with seven separate windings
Powered input for use with StageLine or SuperLine phono stages
Subwoofer output
Record output via HDD output
USB-mini B socket for updates
External remote in
Performance upgradable with FlatCap, HiCap or SuperCap power supplies
Aluminium chassis and sleeve with brushed, black anodised fascia
British build and design
[h=3]US RETAIL $4995[/h]
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[TD="class: mcnTextContent, align: left"] [h=2]Class-A Headphone Amp[/h] The headphone amplifier cleverly uses the pre-amp output amplifier for headphone drive. The moment headphones are plugged in; the output current drive is automatically increased fivefold to give dynamic drive for all headphone impedances. The amplifier runs from a high voltage power supply so has the ability to drive high impedance headphones with the voltage swing they require for open and dynamic sound. The result is the audio stages are kept as simple and pure as possible for both normal and headphone modes.
Single ended Class-A is long known for its natural sound quality and exhibits zero crossover distortion. Its Achilles’ heel is that it is inefficient: for headphone drive this is not important so all the benefits can be exploited.
[h=2]Constant Current Drive[/h] The quality of the power supplied to the muting relays on an amplifier makes a surprising difference to the sound quality. Naim’s R&D concluded with the reference NAC552 preamplifier that a constant current drive gave an ideal low noise supply and have been trickling down this implementation since.
[h=2]Naim Discrete Regulator[/h] Naim's new discrete regulator betters industry standard monolithic voltage regulators and, even more importantly, has had its design and component selection refined in the listening room to deliver maximised sound quality from Naim's audio circuits. http://goo.gl/vrYcS
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[h=2]The new SUPERNAIT 2[/h]
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[TD="class: mcnTextContent, align: left"] [h=2]The new SUPERNAIT 2[/h] The most significant change from SUPERNAIT to SUPERNAIT 2 is the removal of the digital inputs. As the SuperUniti already fulfils the role of integrated amplifier with digital inputs, Naim have seized the opportunity to improve performance through concentrating on an analogue only integrated amplifier. Removing the digital section also allows the power supplies to be further optimised for the analogue stages.
Power output remains at 80W but with significantly greater dynamic capability due to a larger transformer. The power supply for the critical preamplifier stage uses Naim DR (Discrete Regulator) technology. All inputs are now hand wired so they are individually decoupled for improved microphonic isolation. Components have been upgraded in critical areas such as the power amp stage where small signal capacitors have been changed to high quality film types. The PCB layout and wiring loom have been improved following experience on other new products recently like the DAC-V1.
The headphone output on the front panel is now on a 1⁄4" (6.35mm) socket and is driven from a new high-quality Class-A headphone amplifier; reflecting the increasing interest in high quality headphone playback.
Constant current source circuit technique employed to provide ultra-quiet drive signals for relays. Ceramic heat sink isolators are used to improve sound quality, as there is less capacitive coupling between devices and the chassis in the power and preamp sections.
[h=3]SUPERNAIT 2 Features[/h] 80W per channel (into 8 ohms) 135W per channel (into 4ohms)
6 analogue inputs: 4 x RCA/DIN, 1 x RCA/3.5mm jack, and 1 x powered input for phono
1⁄4" (6.35mm) front panel headphone output
High-quality Class A Headphone amplifier
Custom-designed toroidal transformer with seven separate windings
Powered input for use with StageLine or SuperLine phono stages
Subwoofer output
Record output via HDD output
USB-mini B socket for updates
External remote in
Performance upgradable with FlatCap, HiCap or SuperCap power supplies
Aluminium chassis and sleeve with brushed, black anodised fascia
British build and design
[h=3]US RETAIL $4995[/h]
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[TD="class: mcnTextContent, align: left"] [h=2]Class-A Headphone Amp[/h] The headphone amplifier cleverly uses the pre-amp output amplifier for headphone drive. The moment headphones are plugged in; the output current drive is automatically increased fivefold to give dynamic drive for all headphone impedances. The amplifier runs from a high voltage power supply so has the ability to drive high impedance headphones with the voltage swing they require for open and dynamic sound. The result is the audio stages are kept as simple and pure as possible for both normal and headphone modes.
Single ended Class-A is long known for its natural sound quality and exhibits zero crossover distortion. Its Achilles’ heel is that it is inefficient: for headphone drive this is not important so all the benefits can be exploited.
[h=2]Constant Current Drive[/h] The quality of the power supplied to the muting relays on an amplifier makes a surprising difference to the sound quality. Naim’s R&D concluded with the reference NAC552 preamplifier that a constant current drive gave an ideal low noise supply and have been trickling down this implementation since.
[h=2]Naim Discrete Regulator[/h] Naim's new discrete regulator betters industry standard monolithic voltage regulators and, even more importantly, has had its design and component selection refined in the listening room to deliver maximised sound quality from Naim's audio circuits. http://goo.gl/vrYcS
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