The Well-Tempered Computer, an introduction to computer audio

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

NAIM NAC-N 172 XS

Pre-amp with streaming audio (UPnP), digital and analog inputs.


  • UPnP™-enabled to stream audio files from any UPnP enabled server such as UnitiServe or a NAS at up to 32bit/192kHz resolution
  • vTuner 5* full service internet radio
  • Optional FM/DAB module variant available
  • Streams/plays WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, AAC, WMA, Ogg Vorbis and MP3 files
  • Gapless playback available on all lossless file formats
  • Front-panel USB port for replay of MP3 player/iPod and USB-stored audio
  • Multiple intuitive control interfaces: front panel, remote control handset and n-Stream control app
  • USB mini-b connector for software upgrades
  • High quality Burr-Brown PCM1793 DAC
  • Five 24bit/192kHz-capable S/PDIF digital inputs (2 x coaxial RCA, 2 x TOSlink, 1 x front panel mini-TOSlink)
  • 3 analogue inputs (1 DIN, 1 RCA pair, 1 x 3.5mm front-panel socket)
  • 1 line output
  • Front-panel 3.5mm headphone connector
  • OLED display for high contrast and easy visibility
  • Ethernet and Wi-Fi network connectivity
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Price: € 2350