The Naim NAP 500 DR is the top power amplifier in the reference 500 series and represents a monumental expression of Naim Audio amplifier technology. Its design has been honed over six years of collaboration with audiophile component suppliers, and each unit takes days to assemble by Naim Audio’s most experienced specialists in Salisbury. It is this attention to detail, as well as its remarkable power, that allows the Naim NAP 500 DR to make music exciting.
Statement’s flagship amplification system has been ten years in the making. During the research process, several technologies were developed, which were subsequently introduced into low-end amplifier models. The output stages of the NAP 500 DR use the new NA009 transistors, first introduced in Statement. This key component has been in development for over a year and was created in collaboration with a specialized semiconductor manufacturer to achieve the best possible sound quality. The NAP 500 DR amplifier also features Naim Audio DR (Discrete Regulator) technology, used in Statement to provide stable power, which is critical for audio electronics and brings music to life.
Key features of the Naim NAP 500 DR stereo power amplifier :
— Output power 140 W per channel at 8 Ohm load; Withstands drops in load resistance up to 2 ohms without noticeable impact on performance
– Supports bridged power amplifier configuration
– Dual-box configuration with NAP 500 PS power supply for effective EMI suppression
— 1100 VA toroidal power transformer supplies power to 12 DC sources
– 25 kg black anodized chassis, powerful die-cast heatsink for cooling the output stages and an intelligent variable speed fan system for additional cooling when needed
