Statement

About the Statement

The Naim Statement represents the pinnacle of Naim engineering, consisting of the NAC S1 line preamplifier and NAP S1 mono power amplifiers. The system features a modular three-tower design with a distinctive vertical form optimized for efficient cooling and separation between the massive power supply and sensitive electronics. The NAP S1 employs a revolutionary split topology with a class-A voltage gain stage physically separated from a class-AB current gain stage, allowing the voltage amplifier to operate with the purity and speed of a preamplifier without driving speaker loads. The system incorporates zero global feedback and uses positive feedback error cancellation for the output stage. The NAC S1 preamplifier features a proprietary dual-action volume control that combines a 100-step resistor ladder attenuator with Cirrus Logic chip control, switching between the two for optimal sound quality. All audio signal paths are kept as short as possible with three-dimensional layout to minimize electromagnetic interference. The chassis design includes suspended circuitry to prevent microphonic interference, with each transistor potted for mechanical damping. Custom-designed speaker binding posts and WBT NextGen RCA sockets accommodate heavy, thick cables.