Naim SuperNAIT3 High End Integrated Amplifier, Black
Key Features
- 80W output offers an excellent sound
- Class AB amplification with ceramic insulators ensures a high-quality performance
- Microphonic-isolating PCB mounts minimise any unwanted vibrations
- Five analogue inputs allow for broad connectivity to your hi-fi equipment
- MM phono input enhances the sound of your favourite vinyl
Naim SuperNAIT3 High End Integrated Amplifier, Black Overview
The Naim SuperNAIT3 High-End Integrated Amplifier deliver 80W of power through two channels at eight ohms, offering a stunning stereo sound. The class AB amplification balances high efficiency with distortion-free audio, providing you with a reliable base for your hi-fi system. The power transistors feature ceramic insulators, providing efficient heat dissipation and excellent electrical insulation for consistent performance. The microphonic-isolating PCB mounts are also on hand to reduce unwanted vibrations and minimise interference, resulting in an immersive sound.
With five analogue inputs, you can build out a dynamic audio system and create an immersive soundstage. The MM phono input lets you pair the SuperNAIT3 with your turntable, allowing you to get immersed in your vinyl collection. The 6.35mm headphone output provides an excellent personal listening experience. Additionally, the AV bypass feature allows seamless integration into a home theatre system.
Product Ref: 207650
Full Description
Product Award 2019 - Best stereo amplifier over £2500
"If you’re looking for an entertaining yet informative integrated amplifier, the Supernait 3 is a brilliant choice"
In the six years since the last NAIT integrated amplifiers were released, Naim Audio’s research and development team have worked on a range of amplifier improvements. SUPERNAIT 3 has received significant performance upgrades, including a built-in phono stage, making it a perfect partner for turntables, as well as for streamers, CD players, or any other music source people want to enjoy with the signature Naim sound.
SUPERNAIT 3 includes a Class A preamp output stage which doubles as a headphone amplifier and ceramic heatsink technology that minimises capacitive coupling between the chassis and output transistors for optimum sound quality. Its inputs are each individually decoupled and hand-wired to minimise noise and interference while internal switching employs ultra-low-noise, constant current sources which are derived directly from the electronic design of the flagship NAC 552 preamplifier.
Technology & Craft
Our R&D team has found a way to more than double the speed of the voltage gain stage, which in turn doubles the rate at which the speaker output stage can react. The second gain stage transistors have been optimised, so they no longer need to be shielded by a cascode stage transistor. Removing the cascode means less amplifier stabilisation is required: that doubles the slew rate and delivers an uplift in sound quality. The phono circuit topology comprises 3 stages: the gain stage, passive equalisation and final gain and active equalisation. This enables excellent noise performance, extended RIAA equalisation beyond the audio band and great overload headroom. All RIAA equalisation capacitors and the RIAA resistors are ‘through-hole’ mounted film designs, with low microphonic pickup and excellent transient performance. As phono stages are 1000x more sensitive than other inputs, this greatly benefits the sound quality. Input impedance is 47kΩ in parallel with 470pF capacitive loading; the gain is perfect for 5mV moving magnet cartridges.
Features
- Full 24V DR module built-in: enjoy the purer power and performance improvement of Naim’s Discrete Regulation technology for the entire pre-amp stage
- Larger toroidal transformer in the power supply: provides greater power and speed of recovery
- Additional leaded through-hole components in the signal path: further minimise negative effects of vibration and transient thermal conditions
- Chassis-mounted input sockets hand-wired to the circuit boards: offer enhanced vibration isolation
- Full Alps Blue Velvet balance control
- Alps Blue Velvet volume control
- Reed relay input selection
- Ceramic insulators for the power transistors
- Galvanically isolated microprocessor control section
- Microphonic-isolating PCB mounts
What's in the Box?
- Naim SuperNAIT3 High-End Integrated Amplifier
- NARCOM-5 Remote Control
- Documentation
Specifications
General
| Audio Inputs | Suitable for 2V sources (0.5 to 5.0V) |
|---|---|
| Input Sensitivity | 130mV |
| Analogue Inputs | 5 (Analogue line level) + mm phono |
| Line outputs fixed (level) | AV (DIN), Stream (DIN) 130mV, 600 ohms |
| Line outputs variable (level) | Pre-amp (DIN), sub (RCA pair) 775mV, <50 ohms |
| Power Outputs | +24V for Naim phono amplifier |
| Headphone Outputs | 1/4 inch (6.35mm) TRS Socket |
| Power Output | 80W per channel into 8 ohms, 130W per channel into 4 ohms |
| Remote Control | Infra-Red (RC5) |
| Remote Input | 1 x 3.5mm jack on rear |
| Updates | 1 x USB mini-B |
| Front Panel | Volume control, balance control and front pane buttons |
| Mains Supply | 100V, 115V, 230V; 50 or 60Hz |
| Power Consumption (quiescent) | 37VA |
| Power Consumption (maximum) | 400VA |
| Physical Dimensions | 87mm x 432mm x 314mm (H x W x D) |
| Weight | 13.4kg |
| Product Code | NAIM-SUPER-NAIT-3 |
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