5. Tips on installing and using your NSC 222
We know you are eager to enjoy your new NSC 222, but we promise it will sound even
better once you have followed these guidelines, all designed to help you experience your
streaming preamplifier without compromise.
5.1 Unboxing and positioning
Your NSC 222 uses high-quality components, including a substantial power transformer
and durable aluminium casing. That means the NSC 222 weighs in at 11kg, so please take
care when lifting or moving it, and ensure the surface you plan to place it on is stable and
can support its weight.
For optimum performance, use your Naim products on a dedicated hi-fi equipment rack
– ideally the Naim Fraim or Fraim Lite – to minimise vibrations that can affect sound. No
room for a rack? Consider placing your NSC 222 on a Fraim glass shelf on a suitable piece
of furniture, to provide solid but discreet support.
Never stack Naim products on top of each other, and if you are placing them side-by-
side, please leave some distance between the units. Equally, connected products should
not sit too far apart: the maximum separation distance is that allowed by the supplied
interconnect lead.
To reduce the risk of audible hum from the loudspeakers do not place power supplies or
power amplifiers close to source components.
5.2 Input connection details
The NSC 222 features many external connection options. For the best sound quality, we
recommend you use the BNC digital input or DIN analogue input.
The DIN input is also capable of powering a Naim NVC TT phono stage. The NSC 222
built in phono stage is compatible with moving magnet cartridges.
5.2a Type 1: 8 pin DIN
-18V 300mA
+18V 300mA
Ground
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