Naim Vinyl
Suggested System
A Naim Retailer will recommend the right system for you, however you may choose to partner the SuperLine with:
- Separates System
- Aro
Aro - NAC 252
NAC 252 - SuperCap
SuperCapSuperCap is the dedicated power supply for NAC 252
- NAP 300
NAP 300 - Ovator S-600
Ovator S-600
Upgrade Path
Optional upgrades for the SuperLine are:
- Hi-Line
Hi-LineSignal interconnect (4 pin DIN - 180 5 pin DIN variant)
- FlatCap XS
FlatCap XSConnected via supplied SNAIC-5 interconnect
- HiCap
HiCapReplace FlatCap with HiCap via standard 4 pin DIN - 180 5 pin DIN interconnect
- SuperCapSuperCap
Next upgrade from HiCap connected via Burndy interconnect
SuperLine Phonostage
Vinyl replay makes a huge contribution to the enjoyment of recorded music. At its best, vinyl has a uniquely engaging and musical quality, and with the launch of the SuperLine phono stage, the best of vinyl has just got better.
The SuperLine is a very high performance moving-coil phono stage built in the Naim aluminium Reference enclosure with an anodised front panel. It brings all Naim's latest analogue electronic design and environmental isolation techniques to bear on the most delicate analogue element of any hi-fi system - the moving-coil phono signal. The SuperLine requires an external power supply - either the power supply output of an appropriate Naim preamplifier or the SUPERNAIT and NAIT XS integrated amplifiers, or, for optimum performance, a dedicated FlatCap XS, HiCap or SuperCap.
SuperLine brings out all that's best in vinyl replay - timing, pitch accuracy, clarity, detail, and the unmistakable naturalness that records can deliver in abundance.
The heart of the SuperLine is a new, two-stage single-ended Class A discrete amplifier with part-passive RIAA filtering that runs off 25 internally regulated power supplies and features the transistor "quiet room" thermal isolation technique originally developed for the NAP 500 power amplifier. Environmental isolation is also ensured by the SuperLine's massive sub-chassis and high-Q spring suspension system - used here for the first time on a phono amplifier.
Duplicate phono and BNC sockets provide input versatility, and cartridge impedance matching adjustment is provided by four resistive and three capacitive load plugs. In combination with the SuperLine's internal input load, twenty different standard load combinations are possible.
The SuperLine is also available in a lower gain model, SuperLine E. The SuperLine E is identical to the standard SuperLine except that is has been designed for use with cartridges that have a higher output voltage than most popular moving coils: for example high output moving coils.
| AUDIO INPUTS | |
|---|---|
| Analogue Inputs | BNC, RCA |
| Input Sensitivity | 100μV to 500μV, SuperLine E: 200μV to 1mV |
| Other Inputs | 2 x 5-pin DIN for loading plugs |
| AUDIO OUTPUTS | |
| Gain | 64dB at 1kHz, SuperLine E: 58dB at 1kHz |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz to >200kHz -3dB |
| thd+n | <0.005% (500μV @ 1kHz) |
| Signal To Noise Ratio (S/N ratio) | 82dB ref 500μV input, 0μ(A-weighted), SuperLine E: 78dB ref 500μV input, 0μ (A-weighted) |
| Crosstalk | >80dB (20Hz to 20kHz) |
| PHONO SPECIFIC | |
| RIAA Accuracy | ±0.1dB (20Hz to 20kHz) |
| High Pass Filter | 10Hz |
| Input Overload | 5mV rms (1kHz), SuperLine E: 10mV rms (1kHz) |
| Input Load Options | 10kΩ, 1k, 500Ω, 220Ω, 100Ω, 100pF, 1nF, 5.6nF, 10nF |
| POWER | |
| Supply Voltage | 24V |
| Power Supply Options | NaimUniti, NAIT XS, SuperNait, 152XS, 202, 282, 252, 552, FlatCap XS, HiCap, SuperCap |
| PHYSICAL | |
| Dimensions | 87 x 207 x 314mm (H x W x D) |
| Weight | 7.7kg |
| FINISH | |
| Front | Bead blasted and black anodised |
| Case | Black powder coated |
REVIEWS
Here is a selection of reviews that have been written about this product. Where PDF downloads or online links are available to us, they are featured.
"My current vinyl front end now has to be close to as good as it gets... at least until Son of SuperLine arrives!"
HIFICRITIC - December 2009
Naim's new(ish) SuperLine Phonostage has been a long time coming, so we've also taken our time, in order to get four different reviewers to file their reports..."The SuperLine either removes noise altogether, or seperates and distances it from the music"
Hi-Fi Choice - October 2008
A deadly serious phono stage to support the most demanding components!..."it brings massive analysis, grip and power together in in an intoxicating musical way…"
Hi-Fi World - August 2008
Hardcore vinylists will find Naim's brand new SuperLine phono stage a most life enhancing thing, says David Price!...
MANUALS & DOWNLOADS
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