Adjustable MM and MC phono for bringing vinyl into New Classic
Naim NVC TT is the 300 Series external phono stage, supporting MM and MC cartridges and powered by NAC 332, NSC 222 or the dedicated NPX TT.
The single Naim NVC TT adds a dedicated phono section to New Classic without restricting cartridge choice. It supports MM and MC operation, provides two MC gain settings and offers selectable resistive and capacitive loading. It can connect directly to NAC 332 or NSC 222, or become a self-contained phono block when partnered by NPX TT.
Key features
- Supports both MM and MC cartridges
- 42 dB MM gain
- Selectable MC gain of 61 dB or 67 dB
- Sixteen MC resistive loading values from 85 to 1000 ohms
- Sixteen MC capacitance values from 100 pF to 4600 pF
- 47 kohm / 100 pF MM loading
- Quoted MM RIAA accuracy within ±0.1 dB
- Compatible power from NAC 332, NSC 222 or NPX TT
More flexible than the phono input inside NSC 222
NSC 222 already includes an MM input and may be all that is required for a moving-magnet cartridge. NVC TT adds MC support and allows gain, resistance and capacitance to be matched to the chosen cartridge, making it the New Classic route for turntables needing more specific adjustment.
Two ways to power it
NAC 332 provides a powered DIN connection intended for NVC TT, while NSC 222 is listed as a compatible supply option. Alternatively, NPX TT gives the phono stage its own dedicated chassis and separates vinyl power delivery from the main preamplifier.
NVC TT and NPX TT are a functional pair, not a bundled pair
The products are purchased separately: NVC TT is the phono stage and NPX TT is its optional power supply. That allows vinyl to enter the system initially through NAC 332 or NSC 222, with the dedicated supply added later without changing cartridge or preamplifier. Selectable loading allows the phono stage to match the electrical requirements of an MC cartridge, while MM mode retains fixed values suited to moving-magnet designs. Vinyl can therefore be added to New Classic without giving up the modular separation between source, control and power that defines the range. The separate NPX TT path then provides a further step without changing the cartridge interface or the preamplifier connection already in use.
