The NAP 300 DR is a stereo power amplifier by Naim that delivers 90 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms, and capable of prolonged output into 2 ohms with no discernible impact on performance. It was released in 2015. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. Speakers connect via 4mm banana sockets. A minimum impedance of 2 ohms makes it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. The Naim NAP 300 DR has an MSRP of $12,700.
There are 3 Naim amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The Naim NAP 300 DR is rated at 90 watts RMS into 8-ohms.
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
How loud will 90 watts actually play in your room? →
Wiring more than one pair of speakers to it? Check the load first →
Which speakers suit the Naim NAP 300 DR?
90 W into 8 ohms, rated down to 2 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
Naim NAP 300 DR is rated at 90 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our 61 to 90 watts band. The next band up is 91 to 120 watts, which is worth about 1.5dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room. Plenty of systems are better served by the Up to 60 watts band and better speakers.
When pairing the Naim NAP 300 DR with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
What size of room is the Naim NAP 300 DR Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the Naim NAP 300 DR amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Naim NAP 300 DR, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Naim NAP 300 DR has total of 1 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
Outputs
Bluetooth Connectivity
Naim NAP 300 DR doesn't have bluetooth connectivity feature. In order to stream your music via bluetooth, the easiest way is to connect an external bluetooth receiver to your Naim NAP 300 DR. Two bluetooth receivers that we recommend are the
iFi Zen Blue V2 and the
Audioengine B1.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 2 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
Naim NAP 300 DR doesn't have a phono input so in order to play your vinyl albums, Naim NAP 300 DR has to be paired with a Phono Preamp that is MM (Moving Magnet) or/and MC (Moving COil) depending on your cartridge type.
Naim NAP 300 DR Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓90 watts per channel into 8 ohms.
- ✓Rated down to 2 ohms, so even a speaker with a punishing impedance dip is within its brief.
- ✗A power amplifier has no volume control and no input selection - it needs a preamplifier, or a source with a variable output, in front of it.
Naim NAP 300 DR External Dimensions and Weight
Naim NAP 300 DR has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 3-7/16 x 17 x 12-3/8 inch (87 x 432 x 314 mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the Naim NAP 300 DR is approximately 1356.5cm2 / 210.3inch2.
- Width: 432.0mm (17")
- Height: 87.0mm (3-7/16")
- Depth: 314.0mm (12-3/8")
- Weight: —
- Base Surface Area: ~1356.5cm2 / 210.3inch2
- Volume: ~11.8 liter / 3.1 gallon
Available colors
Naim NAP 300 DR is available in Black color options.
| General |
| Brand |
Naim |
| Full Model Name |
Naim NAP 300 DR |
| Release Date |
2015 |
| Amplifier Type |
Power Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
90 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
N/A |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
|
| THD |
|
| Minimum Impedance |
2 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
No |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| WiFi |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
1 |
| Phono Input |
No |
| Headphone Output |
No |
| Removable Power Cord |
|
| Speaker Connectors |
4mm banana sockets |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
87.0mm (3-7/16") |
| Width |
432.0mm (17") |
| Depth |
314.0mm (12-3/8") |
| Weight |
— |
| Available Colors |
Black |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
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| Labor Warranty |
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How much power does the Naim NAP 300 DR have?
The Naim NAP 300 DR delivers 90 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms, and capable of prolonged output into 2 ohms with no discernible impact on performance.
Does the Naim NAP 300 DR use vacuum tubes?
No. The Naim NAP 300 DR is a solid-state amplifier - there are no vacuum tubes in it.
What amplifier class is the Naim NAP 300 DR?
The Naim NAP 300 DR uses a Class A/B amplifier design. Class A/B is the traditional linear design: it runs warmer and is less efficient than Class D, but it is long valued for its natural, low-distortion sound.
Does the Naim NAP 300 DR have a built-in DAC?
No. The Naim NAP 300 DR has no built-in DAC, so a digital source such as a streamer or CD transport needs its own converter, or you connect it over analogue.
Can I connect a turntable to the Naim NAP 300 DR?
No. The Naim NAP 300 DR has no phono input, so a turntable needs an external phono preamp (or a deck with one built in) before it can be connected.
Does the Naim NAP 300 DR have Bluetooth?
No. The Naim NAP 300 DR does not have Bluetooth built in; you would need an external Bluetooth receiver connected to one of its inputs.
Does the Naim NAP 300 DR have a headphone output?
No. The Naim NAP 300 DR does not have a headphone output, so headphone listening needs a separate headphone amplifier.
How much does the Naim NAP 300 DR cost?
The Naim NAP 300 DR has a manufacturer's list price (MSRP) of $12,700.
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