The manual covers both the NAC S1 preamplifier and NAP S1 power amplifiers. It describes
their use both when connected together using the CAN bus system and when used independently.
CAN bus integrates preamplifier and power amplifier control so that they behave as an
integrated unit.
Your Statement amplifiers will have been initially installed by your Naim retailer who will have
unpacked, positioned, levelled and connected the units appropriately. While this manual covers
positioning, levelling, mains power, input and output connection, setup, operation and care,
it does not include information or guidance on unpacking, packing or shipping. Should you require
in the future to repack or ship your Statement amplifiers without the assistance of a Naim retailer
the necessary information can be found in the Statement Installation Manual. The Installation
Manual is shipped with Statement amplifiers but can also can be found at:
www.naimaudio.com/support.
The manual begins in Section 1 with information on NAC S1 and NAP S1 positioning, levelling and
mains power connection. NAC S1 connections are described in Section 2 and NAP S1 connections
Section 3. The manual continues with setup, operation and care in subsequent sections. Please also
read the Safety Warnings contained within the Installation Manual.
The NAC S1 preamplifier (or CAN bus integrated preamplifier and power amplifier) can be
controlled through either its top panel buttons and volume control or via the supplied Statement
remote handset. Please do not switch-on your Statement preamplifier or power amplifiers until
all connections have been made and until you have read this manual.
Statement amplifiers are supplied with an accessory pack containing this manual and the
following items:
• The Statement Story
* The NAC S1 /NAP S1 Installation Manual
• The Statement Remote Control Handset and 4 x AAA batteries (NAC S1 only)
• Floor protectors
(quantity appropriate for preamplifier only or preamplifier and power amplifiers)
• Floor spike adjustment tommy-bar
• Spirit-level
• Remote Control Handset battery cover allen key
• Speaker terminal wrench
Welcome to Statement, and many congratulations on your investment in music. The Statement
NAC S1 preamplifier and Statement NAP S1 mono power amplifiers are an expression of all we
know about audio amplification. Every lesson learned and technology developed over four decades
of Naim amplification has its place in the NAC S1 and NAP S1. They are also however about new
ideas and technologies and without doubt constitute the most technologically advanced analogue
audio amplification the world has ever seen, or heard.
As befits their fundamentally simple purpose, the Statement amplifiers are relatively simple
products to install and to use. They do however require some thought and care on setup, and
getting the absolute best from them will be far more likely if you are familiar with the contents
of this manual.
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