Naim NAC-N 172 XS Preamplifier, Pre-Owned

Audio equipment has always fallen easily into established categories: preamplifier, power amplifier or source. However, the NAC-N 172 XS is different. It requires an entirely new category definition: the network-connected streaming preamplifier. But what’s in a name? For a start, the NAC-N 172 XS is a very high performance and inherently musical preamplifier. It combines a mix of analogue and digital audio inputs, a digitally-controlled analogue volume knob, and analogue outputs to connect to a power amplifier. And the NAC-N 172 XS offers even more besides, because along with its conventional inputs it includes a front panel USB audio interface for iPad, iPod and iPhone input, and a wired or wireless network connection to access internet radio stations or stream from UPnP™ music servers. The NAC-N 172 XS defines a creative point at which two worlds collide – the traditional world of separate pre and power amplifiers, and the new world of network streaming.

About this product
Good condition pre-owned Naim NAC-N 172 XS Preamplifier.

Unit comes with original box, packaging, power cord, remote, accessories, and manual.

Preamp rated 7/10 for minor cosmetic wear consistent with age and use.

Specifications Audio Inputs

• Analogue Inputs: 1 x 5-pin DIN, 1 x RCA pair, 1 x 3.5mm, front-panel jack
• Input Sensitivity: 160mV for 1V RMS output
• Input Impedance: 30kΩ
• Digital Inputs: 5 x S/PDIF (2 x coaxial RCA, 2 x optical, TOSlink, 1 x 3.5mm front panel, mini-TOSlink)
• Sample Rates Maximum: 192kHz (coaxial), 96kHz (optical)
• UPnP™: Ethernet (RJ45) or Wi-Fi
• USB/iPod: 1 front-panel socket

Audio Outputs

• Analogue Outputs: (variable level) 1 x 4-pin DIN, 1 x RCA pair
• Analogue Outputs: (fixed level) 1 x RCA pair
• Output Level: 1Vrms
• Frequency Response: 5Hz to 40kHz
• Output Impedance: <47Ω (variable outputs), <600Ω (fixed output)
• Minimum Load Impedance: 10kΩ
• Headphone Stereo: (front panel 3.5mm jack)

Connectivity

• Infrared: Via front panel logo (RC5)
• Remote Input: 3.5mm panel jack on rear (RC5)
• Remote Output: 3.5mm panel jack on rear (RC5)
• USB: Updates only (rear-panel USB mini-B)

Formats

• Audio Files Supported: WAV and AIFF (up to 32bit/192kHz) FLAC, (up to 24bit/192kHz) ALAC (up to 24bit/96kHz) WMA (up to 16bit/48kHz), must be WMA 9.2 Ogg Vorbis (up to 16bit/48kHz) MP3, M4a (up to 320kbit/s), Playlists (M3U, PLS) iRadio Service Provider vTuner 5* full service Internet radio (Windows Media-formatted content, MP3 streams, MMS, Ogg Vorbis)

User Control Interfaces

• Front-panel: Volume control, logo mute and buttons
• Handheld: Remote handset included and optional n-Stream app for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch available from the App store.

Power

• Mains Supply: 100V, 115V or 230V, 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: 35VA (maximum)

Other

• Tuning range: FM 87.5 - 108MHz, DAB Band III and L Band
• iRadio Service Provider: vTuner 5* full service

Physical

• Dimensions: 70 x 432 x 301mm (H x W x D)
• Weight: 5.65kg

Additional Information
Please call 734.662.3595 and ask for Richard if you have any questions about this product. We make every effort to update our ads quickly when inventory fluctuates, but we encourage you to call and check product availability, as we are also a brick and mortar store.

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