Naim Audio SuperLine black

The Naim Audio SuperLine is a very high-quality moving coil phono preamplifier. The SuperLine’s design resembles a small black box, slightly narrower than a standard Naim component. When you pick it up and realize it weighs more than a Nait 5i integrated amplifier, you understand that this is a serious phono stage.

The Naim SuperLine’s printed circuit board is suspended, floating inside the case. The phono preamp is a mono, Class A design. The wiring is executed with surgical precision and features 25 internal regulators while borrowing thermal isolation concepts from Naim’s flagship power amplifier, the NAP.

The Naim Audio SuperLine has an impressive frequency range of 10 to 200,000 Hz, a signal-to-noise ratio of 82 dB, and total harmonic distortion of only 0.005%. It weighs 7,700 g and has a width of 207 mm, a depth of 314 mm, and a height of 87 mm. The unit comes without a power supply but offers several power supply options, allowing for upgrading the device as your system improves.

When connected to a power supply, the SuperLine reveals impressive sound quality, with tonal neutrality and boundless dynamic range. It manages to create an expansive soundstage, accurately capturing dynamic contrasts and spatial cues. With the addition of the SuperCap2 power supply, the audio experience is elevated to an exceptional level, providing a listening experience that seems to unfold right in front of you.

In short, the Naim Audio SuperLine is more than a phono preamplifier; it’s an auditory journey that transports the listener to the heart of the music, revealing all the details and nuances that make listening to vinyl such a unique experience. It perfectly illustrates Naim’s dedication to excellence.

• Exceptional audio performance: The Naim Audio SuperLine offers an extended frequency range, high signal-to-noise ratio, and very low total harmonic distortion, ensuring high-quality audio reproduction.
• Innovative circuit design: The SuperLine’s printed circuit board is suspended and floats inside the case, an approach inspired by the Naim CD555 CD player. This design helps isolate sensitive electronic components from potential vibrations, thereby enhancing the purity of the audio signal.
• Upgrade options: The SuperLine offers several power supply options, meaning it can be upgraded as your system improves. This provides valuable flexibility and longevity, allowing users to continue enjoying their initial investment while gradually enhancing performance.
• Customizable loading: The SuperLine comes with resistive and capacitive plugs, offering numerous loading options. This allows users to tailor the preamplifier to their specific cartridges, thus optimizing performance for each cartridge used.
• Immersive listening experience: When used with the SuperCap2 power supply, the Naim SuperLine delivers a listening experience that seems to unfold right in front of you. It accurately captures dynamic contrasts and spatial cues, creating an expansive soundstage that transports the listener to the heart of the music.

Technical Specifications

Main Features

• Moving coil only
• Cell impedance adjustment (20 combinations)
• Suspension system for sensitive electronic components of the “500 Series” range
• Black anodized and bead-blasted front panel

Performance

• Input sensitivity: 100 µV to 500 µV, E = 200 µV to 1 mV
• Gain: 64 dB, E: 48 dB

Connectivity

• RCA, BNC inputs

24 V Power Supply Compatibility

• NaimUniti 2
• NAIT XS 2
• SUPERNAIT 2
• Naim preamplifiers (except NAC-N 172 XS)
  • FlatCap XS
  • HiCap
  • SuperCap