{"product_id":"gatoaudiodia250snpmcu","title":"Gato Audio DIA-250S NPM Streaming Amplifier, Custom Colour High Gloss","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gato Audio DIA-250S NPM is a streaming integrated amplifier that bundles a network player, D\/A converter and a Class-D power stage with 2× 250 watts in a single housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNPM stands for \u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Player Module\u003c\/strong\u003e – the network module Gato Audio uses to turn the amplifier into a Roon Ready streamer at the factory. In this version, the lid comes in an individual custom colour: you specify the shade, Gato finishes it in high gloss. \u003cstrong\u003eImportant note on the photos: they show an orange-finished sample unit from the manufacturer illustrating the custom-colour option. You choose the colour freely – orange is only the illustration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Gato Audio DIA-250S NPM?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause here you decide not just the technology but also the look, without the technology becoming an afterthought. The Class-D power stage delivers 2× 250 W at 8 Ω and 2× 500 W at 4 Ω, the Burr-Brown PCM1794 converts with upsampling to 24-bit\/192 kHz, and the Network Player Module brings Roon Ready, DLNA\/UPnP as well as Tidal, Qobuz and Deezer into the unit via Ethernet or Wi-Fi. It's controlled via the mconnect Control app, through Roon or with the remote control. Alongside that, USB, coax, Toslink, Bluetooth with aptX HD and two analog inputs remain for anything not on the network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA one-off piece that matches your room – and an amplifier that doesn't hide behind its looks when it comes to sound. Bass with contour, calm midrange, a signal-to-noise ratio above 110 dB. Because every custom colour is finished individually, plan for some lead time here; in return, no one else has the same unit in their living room. Streaming subscriptions are an option here, not a requirement: internet radio, NAS files and the analog sources run just as well without one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the DIA-250S NPM suited to – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: the custom colour is for you if black, white and walnut don't suit your decor, or you simply want something of your own. If you're in a hurry, a standard colour is the better bet – custom finishes take their time. If you already run an external high-end DAC or streamer, you'd be paying for functions twice here, and you're better served with a purely analog integrated amplifier. A turntable additionally needs a phono preamp, and for very large rooms the DIA-400S NPM is there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same technology as the standard colours, just in your shade: a complete streaming integrated amplifier that condenses the whole chain into one unit. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we discuss your colour wish with you, check feasibility with the manufacturer, and then set up network, services and speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a remarkably well-sorted and extremely flexible amplifier, with a sound treading a confident path between power and poise, drama and delicacy.\"\u003c\/em\u003e – Hi-Fi News, 2019 (Sound Quality 88%)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e streaming integrated amplifier with DAC and network player (NPM = Network Player Module)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2× 250 W at 8 Ω \/ 2× 500 W at 4 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Class D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.01% at rated power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 110 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD\/A converter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burr-Brown PCM1794, upsampling to 24-bit\/192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork player (NPM):\u003c\/strong\u003e Roon Ready, DLNA\/UPnP, Tidal, Qobuz and Deezer built in; controlled via the mconnect Control app (iOS\/Android)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ethernet (RJ45) or Wi-Fi 802.11 b\/g\/n (2.4 GHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e FLAC, WAV, AIFF, Apple Lossless, AAC, MP3, WMA, OGG, Monkey's Audio, MQA (via Roon) – up to 24-bit\/192 kHz, including gapless playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× USB Type B (asynchronous, up to 24-bit\/192 kHz), 1× coaxial RCA, 1× optical Toslink (up to 24-bit\/96 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.2 with aptX HD (up to 24-bit\/48 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2× unbalanced RCA (20 kΩ), 1× balanced XLR (40 kΩ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e line outputs 1× XLR and 1× RCA (75 Ω), volume-controlled; input 1 switchable to fixed level via Direct\/HT mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e none – connect a headphone amplifier to the line outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 pairs of gold-plated binding posts (banana-compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 1 W standby \/ 23 W idle \/ max. 1000 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-magnetic aluminium housing, high-gloss lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.5 × 10.5 × 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom colour, individual high-gloss finish to customer specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed and built in Copenhagen, Denmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e amplifier, power cable, RC-5 remote control with CR2032 battery, Bluetooth antenna, user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does NPM stand for on the Gato Audio DIA-250S?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNPM is short for Network Player Module. This refers to the network module Gato Audio builds into the DIA-250S at the factory: Ethernet and Wi-Fi, Roon Ready, DLNA\/UPnP as well as Tidal, Qobuz and Deezer. Without NPM, the DIA-250S would remain an integrated amplifier with a D\/A converter, but without a network connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour do I get with the DIA-250S NPM in custom colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhichever one you choose. The images show an orange-finished sample unit from Gato Audio that illustrates the custom-colour option – it's not a fixed delivery shade. You settle on your desired shade before ordering, and Gato then finishes the lid in high gloss. We check feasibility with the manufacturer beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the DIA-250S NPM and the DIA-400S NPM?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMainly the power: 2× 250 W at 8 Ω for the DIA-250S NPM, 2× 400 W for the DIA-400S NPM. The network module, converter and connection panel are identical, and both are available in a custom colour. The 250S is plenty for normal to large living rooms; the 400S is meant for very large rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect headphones to the DIA-250S NPM?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot directly, the DIA-250S NPM has no headphone output. The route goes via the line outputs in XLR or RCA, which follow the volume control: that's where you connect a headphone amplifier. You mute the speakers with a long press on the standby button.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Gato Audio DIA-250S NPM at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a custom finish needs coordination and isn't something for a quick add-to-cart click. We discuss the shade, lead time and the right system all around, handle the warranty as an authorised dealer, and set up the unit at your place on request. Call, send an email or a WhatsApp message.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll find colour-matched partners among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/regallautsprecher\"\u003ebookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e. 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