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The Naim NAC-N 272 is a sophisticated streamer preamplifier that brings Naim’s renowned musicality to digital and analogue sources.
This pre-owned unit is in great condition, includes Bluetooth and Wi-Fi antennas, and comes as is with no remote or original packaging, finished in black.
With its powerful streaming platform, extensive connectivity and Naim’s signature engaging sound, the NAC-N 272 serves as an excellent hub for modern hi-fi systems, delivering clarity, timing and emotional connection across all your music sources.
Visit our Lane Cove showroom and experience the refined musicality of the NAC-N 272.
Why Choose the Naim NAC-N 272 Streamer Preamplifier?
The NAC-N 272 offers outstanding digital and analogue performance with the engaging, rhythmic sound Naim is celebrated for, making it a superb choice for serious listeners.
• High-Resolution Streaming: Supports a wide range of services and file formats up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
• Versatile Inputs: Multiple digital and analogue connections for all your sources.
• Excellent Build Quality: Typical Naim attention to detail and power supply options.
• Musical Presentation: Delivers timing, dynamics and emotional engagement.
• Great Pre-Owned Value: Well-maintained example with antennas in great condition.
Audition the Naim NAC-N 272 at our Lane Cove showroom to experience its detailed and involving sound—perfect for hi-fi enthusiasts keen on quality digital playback.
The NAC-N 272 excels at revealing the rhythm and flow in music while maintaining excellent resolution. Its flexible connectivity and upgrade path with external power supplies make it a long-term solution for evolving systems.
This pre-owned Streamer Preamplifier offers excellent value for those seeking a capable streamer preamplifier with genuine high-end pedigree.
Technical Specifications
• Product Type: Pre-owned
• Frequency Response: 4 Hz – 40 kHz
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 87 dB
• Digital Inputs: 6 (BNC, 2× RCA, 3× Toslink)
• Analogue Inputs: 3 (1× DIN, 2× RCA)
• Outputs: Preamp (DIN & RCA), Line, Digital S/PDIF, Headphone
• Streaming: UPnP, TIDAL, Spotify Connect, Internet Radio and more
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 432 × 87 × 314 mm
• Weight: 10.3 kg
• Finish: Black
• Condition: Great, includes Bluetooth and Wi-Fi antennas, no remote or original packaging
Learn more about the Naim NAC-N 272 in the official manual here.
Let us show you the remarkable NAC-N 272 at Len Wallis Audio. Explore our pre-owned collection here or contact our team to audition it at our Lane Cove showroom or enquire online.
Len Wallis Audio Excellence Promise
Since 1978, Len Wallis Audio has been a trusted name in hi-fi, curating premium audio solutions from our Lane Cove showroom in Sydney. For over four decades, we’ve selected products that deliver outstanding performance and quality.
Our focus on innovation ensures every item meets audiophile standards. Whether upgrading or building a new system, our team helps you find the ideal audio solution for your needs.
Experience the NAC-N 272 in person with an audition at our Lane Cove showroom. With expert guidance and a commitment to satisfaction, we make your audio journey seamless and rewarding.
Ready for engaging digital and analogue performance with the Naim NAC-N 272 Streamer Preamplifier?
Call (02) 9427 6755
Email Sales@lenwallisaudio.com.au
Or visit us at 64 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove, NSW, 2066
The A$3,000 asking price sits just above the median of A$2,746 and well within the 75th percentile ceiling of A$2,873 for used Naim NAC-N 272 units, marking it as a fair but not ambitious deal in the current AUD market. While a recent excellent-condition listing in VIC appeared at A$2,500, the A$3,000 price reflects solid value for a well-maintained unit, especially given the 25th–75th percentile range of A$2,619 to A$2,873. This is not a bargain, but it is a reasonable entry point for a premium streaming preamp.
The Naim NAC-N 272 remains a tour de force of analogue and digital performance, delivering top-class sound with seamless streaming up to 24-bit/192kHz and native Tidal and Spotify Connect support. Its reputation for musicality, robust volume control, and extensive format compatibility makes it a standout choice for serious listeners. At this price, with no noted condition issues or missing accessories, it represents a genuine buying opportunity for those seeking a high-end, fully featured preamp that excels in both streaming and pure preamp roles.
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Naim Audio, a cornerstone of British hi-fi excellence, traces its origins to 1973 when Julian Vereker, a self-taught engineer, racing driver, and music enthusiast, formally incorporated the company in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Vereker's journey began earlier, in 1969, experimenting with tape recording and sound-to-light boxes before designing his first power amplifier in 1971. Amid the British hi-fi industry's recession, he secured a pivotal contract with Capital Radio, blending entrepreneurial grit with a passion for authentic sound reproduction that challenged conventional wisdom.
The brand specializes in premium integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, preamplifiers, digital streamers, DACs, and compact music systems, often featuring built-in amplification for streamlined setups. While not delving into speakers—beyond a historical foray—or headphones and turntables, Naim emphasizes modular, upgradable components that prioritize pace, rhythm, and timing (PRaT), a signature sonic philosophy rooted in the "source first" approach alongside contemporaries like Linn.
Naim holds a commanding position in the high-end market, revered by discerning audiophiles for its handmade, innovative systems that deliver emotional musical engagement over mere specifications. Now part of VerVent Audio Group following a 2011 merger with Focal, it exports to over 45 countries, sustaining a cult following for resilient, influential designs that transcend economic cycles.
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