Naim Nait XS 3 Integrated Amplifier

£2,499.00

Nait XS3
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Naim NAIT XS 3 Stereo Integrated Amplifier

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 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.

The NAIT XS 3 offers much of the performance of their 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 Naim’s external power supplies, power amplifiers and even cabling upgrades to get the best from all sources. 

Key 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

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)

 

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.
The Nait XS 3 is a clear improvement over its already fine predecessor, and a really strong purchasing proposition in its own right. It feels like it has been dusted down and sharpened up, and the result is a more emotionally articulate and engaging performer that’s hard not to love.
The NAIT XS3 is an absolute star and an unquestionable Best Buy at the asking price.
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