Naim Audio NAIT XS 3

Description

Vinyl is Back! The latest update of the XS 2 gave us the XS3 with to our great joy a MM phono-stage!

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 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, and power amplifiers to become the musical heart of a modern music system to get the best from digital, CD, vinyl and AV sources.

• 70W per channel power output
• MM -Phonostage
• Inputs with support for both DIN and RCA connections
• 1/4” (6.35mm) headphone output and high quality class-A headphone amplifier
• Ceramic heat sink isolation for improved sound quality on power and preamp section
• AV bypass mode for simple connection to an existing AV system
• Pre-amp (DIN), Subwoofers (RCA pair) connections 775mV, <50 ohms

In the six years since the last NAIT integrated amplifiers were released, our 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 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.

• Input Sensitivity: 130mV
• Input Impedance: 47kΩ
• Analogue Input: 4 x DIN/RCA pair, 1 x RCA MM-Phonostage
• MM-phonostage: via RCA, 47k parallel 470pF input impedance, suitable for 5mV cartridges

• Line Outputs Fixed (level): 130mV, 600Ω
• Line Outputs Variable (level): 775mV, <50Ω
• Audio Outputs: Speakers, record, preamp and variable sub
• Other Outputs: Headphone, 1/4″ jack

• Power Output: 70W/channel, 8Ω

• Remote Control: Infra Red (RC5)
• Remote Input: 1 x 3.5mm jack on rear (RC5 modulated/unmodulated)
• Updates: 1 x USB Type Mini-B

• Front Panel: Volume Control, seven button matrix

• Mains Supply: 100V, 115V, 230V; 50 or 60Hz
• Power Consumption (quiescent): 16VA
• Power Consumption (max.): 350VA (max.)

• Supplied with: NARCOM-4 Remote Control
• Front: Brushed and black anodised
• Case: Black powder coated