Naim NAIT XS 3 Integrated Amplifier
Naim NAIT XS 3 Integrated Amplifier
The NAIT XS 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.
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Description
Description
Major performance upgrades and now with added love for vinyl.
In the six years since the last NAIT integrated amplifiers were released, Naim's research and development team have worked on a range of amplifier improvements.
The result is upgraded power amplifier sections for NAIT XS 3, delivering greater pace and intimacy to their musical delivery – whether it's driving a pair of loudspeakers or your favourite pair of headphones.
The NAIT XS 3 offers much of the performance of our reference quality SUPERNAIT 3 in a simpler, slimmer package combining a 70W power amplifier with five analogue inputs plus a phono stage. Its high-performance preamplifier stage is as transparent as you would expect from a Naim Audio amplifier, and it also shares the single-ended class-A headphone output of its larger sibling.
The NAIT XS 3 can be upgraded with our external power supplies, power amplifiers and even cabling upgrades to get the best from all sources.
Technology & Craft
Naim's 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 another 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 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 47kohms in parallel with 470F capacitive loading; the gain is perfect for 5mV moving magnet cartridges
Features
- Class A headphone amplification
- Alps Blue Velvet volume control
- Reed relay input selection
- Ceramic insulators for the power transistors
- Galvanically isolated microprocessor control section
- Microphonic-isolating PCB mounts
Specifications
Specifications
Audio Inputs
- MM Phono Input
via RCA, 47k parallel 470pF input impedance, suitable for 5mV cartridges - Line Level Inputs
130mV sensitivity, 47k input impedance, suitable for 2V - Power Amp In
DIN Socket
Audio Outputs
- Powered Accessory Sockets
+24V for Naim phono amplifier - Speaker Outputs
70W per channel into 8 ohms (4mm sockets), 100W per channel into 4 ohms - Line Outputs Variable (level)
Pre-amp (DIN), Sub (RCA pair) 775mV, <50 ohms - Line Outputs Fixed (level)
AV (DIN), Stream (DIN) 130mV, 600 ohms - Headphone Output
1/4 inch (6.35mm) TRS Socket
Connectivity
- Updates
1 x USB mini-B - Remote Input
1 x 3.5mm Jack on rear
Finish
- Case
Black powder coated - Front
Brushed and black anodised
Physical
- Shipping Weight
12 kg - Shipping Dimensions
200 x 590 x 500 mm - Weight
8.5 kg - Dimensions (HxWxD)
70 x 432 x 314 mm
Power
- Power Consumption (max.)
350VA - Mains Supply
115V, 230V; 50 or 60Hz - Power Consumption (quiescent)
16VA
Supplied with
- Supplied with
NARCOM-5 Remote Control, Mains Lead, Link Plug and Safety Manual
User Control
- Front Panel
Volume control and front panel buttons - Remote Control
Infra-Red (RC5)
Awards & Reviews
Awards & Reviews
What Hi-Fi?
"The Nait XS 3 is a fit-and-forget product in the best sense. It slots into your system and does exactly what you want it to, and that’s deliver the music with emotional impact intact. We can’t ask any more of an amplifier than that."
★★★★★ | READ MORE
Hi-Fi Choice
"The Nait XS 3 changes all that and delivers a more engrossing sound than its already capable predecessor – and gets back to basics with an excellent phono stage too."
EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD | READ MORE
The Ear
"For me, the XS 3 appeals to the intellect because it is technically bang on and does all the right hi-fi things. What you get for your money is a well-engineered bit of kit that has been lovingly crafted by a company with a solid pedigree."
BEST BUY AWARD | READ MORE
AVForums
"The NAIT XS3 is an absolute star and an unquestionable Best Buy at the asking price."
BEST BUY AWARD | READ MORE
Stereonet
"if you're in the market for a superb sounding, purist integrated amplifier in a neat and compact package, then look no further – just go and listen."
APPLAUSE AWARD | READ MORE
2 Year Warranty
2 Year Warranty
+ 3 Year Extended Warranty available (totalling to 5 years) when you register your product on the Naim website within 6 months of purchase.
The warranty period starts from the date of purchase and covers you from manufacturing defects & unexpected faults through normal use. It does NOT cover you from accidental damage, damage caused by usage outside of product specifications or expected product wear and tear.
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Delivery Information
Delivery Information
All orders £100.00 and over qualify for FREE UK nationwide delivery.
Orders under £100.00 will incur a delivery charge of £3.50.
Delivery is a 2 day service from date of dispatch.
(UK Mainland only. Northern Ireland and other isles may take longer)
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