Naim Audio Pack NAP 100 + DAC-V1

Digital Made Musical

For many music lovers, the computer has become an important audio source. Streaming music, downloaded music, or copied CDs are stored on a computer to be listened to later with iTunes, Windows Media Player, or one of the many other specialized audio applications. However, the sound quality from a computer is not optimal and does not do justice to the music, which is why we are introducing our new advances, the DAC-V1 and NAP 100.

The DAC-V1 is a compact digital-to-analog converter with volume control. It includes an asynchronous USB input, five S/PDIF digital inputs, an analog output (fixed or variable), a digitally controlled analog volume control, and a front panel headphone jack. Connected to your computer via USB, the DAC-V1 integrates with the operating system to deliver audio playback at a level similar to that provided by the quality of the audio data, not by computer hardware. And thanks to the DAC-V1’s capabilities, the quality of your audio data can be extremely high, up to 24-byte audio at 384 kHz. With your DAC-V1, your computer becomes more than just a decent audio source; it becomes a high-performance, high-end, high-resolution music hub.

Powerful Yet Flexible

The new NAP 100 power amplifier is designed to be used with the DAC-V1. In terms of dimensions, the NAP 100 shares the compact footprint of its partner, at only 20 cm wide, but it’s a powerhouse of serious, dynamic music, capable of driving multiple high-end speakers. However, if all your listening is done through headphones, the DAC-V1 houses a unique, extremely discreet, and high-performance Class A headphone amplifier. This means you can plug your headphones directly into the front panel and won’t need another power amp and speaker if you don’t want to.

While the DAC-V1’s asynchronous USB input can elevate computers into the realm of top-quality audio, its S/PDIF inputs allow other digital audio sources to take advantage of Naim’s DAC technology. The DAC-V1 will instantly improve the sound of your digital devices such as CD players, streaming music players, game consoles, televisions, or hard disk players like Naim’s UnitiServe. Pair the DAC-V1 with the NAP 100 and a hard disk music server like the UnitiServe, for example, and you’ll have a compact, high-end music system that can make the most of any new music sources and playback formats. To further attest to its flexibility, the DAC-V1 also has a place in traditional hi-fi systems. Connect the DAC-V1 to an analog amplifier input and digital audio and computer sources can be integrated into the traditional audio setup, with stunning sound quality.

Stereo Power Amplifier: NAP 100

• Power Output:
  • 50 W per channel into 8 Ω
  • 100 W per channel into 4 Ω
• Dual mono design
• Linear power supply with a generous toroidal transformer
• Compact, low-resonance, non-magnetic chassis and enclosure
• Designed and built in Britain

Measurements

• Input impedance: 18 k ohms
• Voltage gain: 29 dB
• Frequency response: -3 dB 3.5 Hz to 69 kHz

Connectivity

• 1x stereo RCA input
• 1x stereo DIN input
• Speaker binding posts for banana plugs

General

• Mains supply: 230 V, 50 Hz
• Power consumption
  • Idle: 15 VA
  • Maximum: 260 VA
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 314 x 87 x 207 mm
• Weight: 5.1 kg

Audio DAC: DAC-V1

• Texas Instrument Burr Brown PCM1791A DAC
• 24-bit/384 kHz asynchronous USB port
• Sharc ADSP21489 DSP
• Class A headphone amplifier

Measurements

• Frequency response:
  • USB: 44.1 to 384 kHz
  • S/PDIF: 32 kHz to 192 kHz, 24-bit
• Distortion (THD): < 0.002%

Connectivity

Inputs

• Asynchronous USB (high-speed): Type B
• Digital inputs: 5 S/PDIF
  • 1 BNC coaxial
  • 2 RCA coaxial
  • 2 TosLink optical

Outputs

• Analog outputs: 2 (RCA and DIN)
• Preamplifier variable output / fixed line output: 2.1 V RMS
• Headphone output: 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) TRS jack
• Compatible with:
  • Windows: Windows 7 and 8 (up to 24-bit/384 kHz)
  • Windows XP (up to 24-bit/192 kHz)
  • Mac OSX: OSX 10.7 and later (up to 24-bit/384 kHz)

General

• OLED display
• Remote control included
• Power supply voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz
• Power consumption: < 17 VA
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 87 x 207 x 314 mm
• Weight: 4.3 kg