Naim Supernait 3 Integrated Stereo 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 the Supernait 3, delivering greater pace and intimacy to their musical delivery – whether it's driving a pair of loudspeakers or your favourite pair of headphones.
Supernait 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.
It also includes a Class A preamp output stage which doubles as a headphone amplifier and ceramic heatsink technology that minimises capacitive coupling between the chassis and output transistors for optimum sound quality.
Its inputs are each individually decoupled and hand-wired to minimise noise and interference while internal switching employs ultra-low-noise, constant current sources which are derived directly from the electronic design of the flagship NAC 552 preamplifier.
The Supernait 3 can be upgraded using Naim’s external power supplies, power amplifiers and even cabling upgrades to get the best from all sources.
Step up from the NAIT XS3 to the Supernait 3 and you benefit from a range of superior features, all designed to deliver even better sound quality including:
- Full 24V DR module built-in: enjoy the purer power and performance improvement of Naim’s Discrete Regulation technology for the entire pre-amp stage.
- Larger toroidal transformer in the power supply: provides greater power and speed of recovery
- Additional leaded through-hole components in the signal path: further minimises negative effects of vibration and transient thermal conditions
- Chassis-mounted input sockets hand-wired to the circuit boards: offers enhanced vibration isolation
- Full Alps Blue Velvet balance control
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 |
80W per channel into 8 ohms (4mm sockets), 130W per channel into 4 ohms |
Line Outputs Variable (level) |
Pre-amp (DIN), Bi-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 |
17.25 kg |
Shipping Dimensions |
240 x 590 x 500 mm |
Weight |
14 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) |
87 x 432 x 314 mm |
Power
Power Consumption (max.) |
400VA |
Mains Supply |
115V, 230V; 50 or 60Hz |
Power Consumption (quiescent) |
37VA |
Supplied with
Supplied with |
NARCOM-5 Remote Control, Mains Lead, Link Plug and Safety Manual |
User Control
Front Panel |
Volume control, balance control and front panel buttons |
Remote Control |
Infra-Red (RC5) |