To celebrate their “tin” anniversary, Focal and Naim have developed a “vintage” high-fidelity system: Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition.
AN EXCEPTIONAL SYSTEM
The Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition comprises Focal’s Sopra N°2 loudspeaker featuring a concrete finish on the side panels and a tin-coloured front panel. Inspired by great feats of architecture, the painted, brushed finishes give a unique and unprecedented metallic effect. A range of Naim electronics powers the loudspeakers: the NDX 2 music streaming device, combined with the NAC 282 and NAP 250 DR pre-amplifiers, all complemented by HiCap and NAPSC power supplies. All of these products feature the tin finish to create an unparalleled, all-round hi-fi system.
Popular for its compact yet high-performance design, the Sopra N°2 loudspeaker was chosen to don a unique finish, with concrete on the side panels and “tin” colour on the front, inspired by the finest architecture. These sculpted finishes, giving a metallic effect previously unseen in the audio sector, embody all the artisanal and industrial know-how Focal has accumulated over more than 40 years.
A range of Naim Audio electronics powers the loudspeakers: the NDX 2 music streaming device, combined with the NAC 282 and NAP 250 DR pre-amplifiers, all complemented by HiCap DR and NAPSC power supplies. These high-end products are also finished with a “tin” colour for a perfect harmony. Finally, the system includes all the connectivity you’ll need, including a pair of Super Lumina cables.
Features & Specifications
Three-Way Bass-Reflex Floor standing Loudspeaker
Sopra N°2
Sopra N°2 clearly inaugurates a new era for the “Premium High End” bringing new performance criteria. Compact,
modern, a pure design, character… all these are essential factors to ensure perfect integration into your interior.
Equipped with best midrange drivers ever developed by Focal, with the NIC (Neutral Inductance Circuit) and TMD
(Tuned Mass Damper) technologies, Sopra N°2 pushes back the limits of sound reproduction in terms of transparency
in a very compact enclosure. Sopra N°2 is perfectly at ease in rooms measuring up to 320ft2 (30m2), and is even ideal
for larger rooms measuring up to 750ft2 (70m2).
• New midrange driver with TMD suspension and NIC magnetic circuit
• New IHL Beryllium tweeter (Infinite Horn Loading)
• Drivers developped and manufactured by Focal in France
Type Three-way Bass-reflex
floor standing loudspeaker Drivers Two 7″ (18cm) “W” woofer
61/2″ (16.5cm) “W” midrange
with TMD suspension, NIC motor
11/16″ (27mm) IHL Beryllium
inverted dome tweeter Frequency response (+/- 3dB) 34Hz – 40kHz Low frequency point – 6dB 28Hz Sensivity (2.83V / 1m) 91dB Nom. impedance 8 Ohms Minimum impedance 3.1 Ohms Crossover frequency 250Hz / 2 200Hz Recommended amplifier power 40 – 300W Dimensions (HxLxP) 4627/32×143/32×2117/64″ (1 190x358x540mm)
Net weight 122lbs (55kg)
Network Music Player
NDX 2
Enjoy superb sound quality streaming wirelessly from almost any source, including Chromecast built-in, Spotify, Tidal, AirPlay and Apple Music and Bluetooth AptX HD. With its world-class performance, the versatile and upgradable NDX 2 embodies the current state of the art.
UPnP-enabled to allow streaming of audio files at up to 32bit/384kHz resolution from Naim Audio hard disk servers, network-attached storage (NAS) devices or any home computer
Four 24bit/192kHz capable digital inputs (S/PDIF) to support optimum connection to external sources
5” colour display presenting album artwork as well as track information
Supports a broad range of music formats: WAV, FLAC, DSD, Apple Lossless, AIFF, AAC, Windows Media-formatted files, M4A and MP3. Gapless playback on all file formats
Spotify Connect built-in to stream millions of songs from the world’s most popular streaming service
Built-in Chromecast allows you to stream from hundreds of supported smartphone or tablet apps (192kHz)
AUDIO INPUTS
Digital
2 x Optical TOSLink (up to 24bit/96kHz)
1 x Coaxial RCA (up to 24bit/192kHz, DoP 64Fs)
1 x Coaxial BNC (up to 24bit/192kHz, DoP 64Fs)
2 x USB Type A socket 1.6A charge
USB
2 x USB Type A socket (front and rear – 1.6A charge)
AUDIO INPUTS
Analogue
1 x 5-pin DIN
1 x RCA pair
OTHER
Dimensions
10kg 87mm x 432mm x 314mm (HxWxD)
Supplied With
Zigbee® remote (inc. batteries), Burndy link plug, 5-pin DIN
interconnect cable, BNC to RCA adaptor, Wi-Fi (x2) and
Bluetooth antennae, cleaning cloth, Quick Start Guide
Audio Formats
WAV – up to 32bits/384kHz
FLAC and AIFF – up to 24bit/384kHz
ALAC (Apple Lossless) – up to 24bit/384kHz
MP3 & AAC – up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)
OGG and WMA – up to 48kHz (16 bit)
Network
Ethernet (10/100Mbps), WiFi (802.11 b/g/n/ac with external antennae)
Stereo Preamplifier
NAC 282
The NAPSC independently powers the NAC 282’s digital and control circuits, leaving its audio circuits to the HiCap DR power supply. The result is even greater transparency and superior musicality plus, of course, all the flexibility you’d expect from a Naim preamplifier
Two of the six inputs on the Naim Audio NAC 282 can be configured either as the usual DIN inputs, preferred for their superior earthing and impedance matching, or for use with the more common RCA phono connectors allowing a wide range of non-Naim Audio cables and components to be used.
Support for both DIN and RCA inputs to facilitate connection into a wider range of systems
Silent microprocessor control that sleeps during listening
Precision rotary potentiometers with precious metal wipers
AV bypass mode for simple connection to an existing AV system
Powered input for use with StageLine or SuperLine phono stages
AUDIO INPUTS
Analogue Input
4 x DIN
2 x DIN
RCA
Input Impedance
2 x USB Type A socket (front and rear – 1.6A charge)
It may be small, but the HiCap’s talent for maximizing your system’s musicality should not be underestimated. A matched power supply for the NAP 250 DR, with its large toroidal transformer and high-quality capacitors, ensures excellent performance and value.
Two dedicated 24V power outputs
All-new Discrete Regulator, delivering stable, low-noise power
OUTPUT
Power Output
2 x 24V
OTHER
Dimensions
7.35 kg 87mm x 207mm x 314mm (HxWxD)
Mains Supply
100V, 115V, 230V; 50 or 60Hz
NAPSC
The compact NAPSC power supply is perfectly paired with the NAC 282 preamplifier, supplying smooth low-noise power. It’s a small but important link in the chain in extracting the highest levels of musical performance from these hi-fi components.
18V power output
Convenient and compact size at just 12cm wide
OUTPUT
Power Output
18V
OTHER
Dimensions
2.1kg 121mm x 207mm x 187mm (HxWxD)
Mains Supply
100V, 115V, 230V; 50 or 60Hz
Power Amplifier
NAP 250 DR
Few components in the history of hi-fi can match the pedigree of the mighty NAP 250. The NAP 250 DR now features the same transistors and Discrete Regulator technology used in Statement. Producing even more of the musical pace, rhythm and timing that made the originals so popular.
80W per channel output into 8 ohms
Large custom-designed transformer providing 400VA of transient power
Advanced 009 output transistors, as used in our reference NAP 500 and Statement power amplifier
Less noise, and faster reactions to the requirements of the music – that’s the idea behind the Discrete Regulator technology.
New circuit design with improved earthing arrangements, built on a very high quality, anti-resonance main audio circuit board.
New top-quality transformer is used providing the ability to deliver more than 15 Amps and swing a massive 400VA on transients.
AUDIO INPUTS
Input Impedance
18kΩ
Analogue Input
1 x XLR
AUDIO OUTPUTS
Power Output
80W/channel, 8Ω
Transient
400VA
Min Load Impedance
2Ω
Frequency Response
-3dB at 3Hz – 50kHz
Gain
+29dB
Speaker Outputs
L & R, 4mm “banana” sockets
OTHER
Dimensions
15.8kg 87mm x 432mm x 314mm (HxWxD)
Mains Supply
100V, 115V, 230V; 50 or 60Hz
Power Consumption
25VA
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