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NaimUniti All-in-one Player

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Imagine everything audio in one place: integrated amplifier, CD player, DAB/FM tuner, Internet radio, iPod dock, digital-to-analogue converter, music file player and network stream player. And now combine all that with legendary Naim musical quality, engineering integrity, design sophistication and interface know-how. Congratulations! You've just come up with the NaimUniti.

CD player
Multi-format tuner (DAB/FM/Internet radio)
Digital stream player
iPod/MP3 player
USB-stored audio player
Digital to Analogue Converter
Integrated amplifier

Digital audio streamer
Internet radio player with Naim vTuner webpage offering control of station listings
FM & DAB Tuner
Naim CD player with swing drawer CD tray
Front panel USB port for MP3 and USB-stored audio playback
iPod control, charging and front-panel screen content display via Naim n-Link*
Integrated amplifier with 5 analogue inputs
On-board DAC with its five 24bit/192kHz-capable S/PDIF inputs plays WAV, MP3, Windows Media-formatted content, AAC, Apple Lossless (from an iPod), FLAC from any suitable UPnP device
Network connectivity via WiFi or Ethernet
Powered DIN input for use with Naim phono stage
Headphone output
- 3.5mm front panel input

* n-Link iPod connector cable available separately

The centre of your audio world
NaimUniti has an analogue heart. Its NAIT 5i-derived integrated amplifier beats true to our long established design philosophies and is the foundation of the NaimUniti's audio quality.

But in parallel with audio quality, it is NaimUniti's immense digital versatility that sets it apart from any other all-in-one audio product. Its comprehensive coverage of audio bases includes audio formats as well as audio sources. So along with Red Book CD audio, FM and DAB radio, and Internet radio streams at multiple bit rates, NaimUniti can play audio files in MP3, Windows Media-formatted content, AAC, Apple Lossless (from your iPod), FLAC and WAV formats. And thanks to NaimUniti's internal DAC with its five 24bit/192kHz-capable S/PDIF inputs, external digital audio sources, such as satellite TVs or games consoles, are a breeze too.

Analogue audio connectivity is not forgotten either. Five analogue inputs can accommodate CD players or portable music players via rear panel phono sockets, a DIN phone input and a front-panel mini-jack. And a preamplifier output means that with the addition of an external power ampllifier, or even a subwoofer, NaimUniti can become the heart of a very wide bandwidth audio system. And when you want to listen privately, a front panel headphone socket makes such selfishness all too easy.

So as well as offering all-in-one functionality, NaimUniti is the perfect audio hub.

More music than ever at your fingertips
Versatility is, however, of little use without accessibility. NaimUniti's coherent and intuitive user interface makes using and navigating around each of its audio sources child's play. NaimUniti finds DAB or Internet radio stations without prompting; it connects to networks and discovers UPnP server shared audio files automatically, and it presents everything through a large front panel display that is the model of clarity. Every CD track, audio file, stream or source is literally just a couple of button presses away. NaimUniti is Apple authenticated and works seamlessly with iPod devices. Simply connect an iPod to the front-panel USB input, using a standard iPod connector, and NaimUniti both takes over iPod control, and displays iPod content, as well as charging the iPod battery. The USB audio connection is digital too so iPod sound quality is optimised. Naim's n-Stream iPhone/iPod Touch control app enhances the NaimUniti experience still further.

Enjoy Connected Hi-Fi
Install a NaimUniti in your home and a whole world of multi-room audio opportunities opens up. With a UPnP-enabled music server, such as Naim's UnitiServe, a wireless network router and a NaimUniti you have a very high performance hi-fi system with access to almost limitless music. Add a second, or even a third NaimUniti and you have a multi-room hi-fi system that installs effortlessly, is easily modified and sounds outstanding.

AUDIO INPUTS
Analogue Inputs	3 x RCA, 1 x DIN for Naim phono preamplifier, 3.5mm front panel jack
Input Sensitivity	275mV
Input Impedance	47kΩ
USB Inputs	Front panel socket
UPnP	Hi-Res UPnP playback up to 24bit/96kHz (WAV and FLAC)
Antenna Inputs	DAB/FM, WiFi
Tuning Range	DAB (Band lll and L Band), FM 87.5-108MHz
Other Inputs	Ethernet and iPod
AUDIO OUTPUTS
Analogue Outputs	Line output (L & R RCA), sub output (Mono 2 x RCA), preamp output (4-pin DIN)
Line Outputs Fixed (level)	275mV rms, 600Ω
Line Outputs Variable (level)	775mV rms
Output Impedance	22Ω maximum
Frequency Response	20Hz - 50 kHz
Phase Response	Linear phase, absolute phase correct
Power Outputs	Naim phono amplifier
Other Outputs	Headphone, 3.5mm jack
Signal To Noise Ratio (S/N ratio)	L & R, 4mm “banana” sockets
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
Power Output	50W/channel, 8Ω, 90W/channel, 4Ω
UPGRADES
Other	External power amp
CONNECTIVITY
Infra Red	RC5
Remote Input	3.5mm jack on rear (RC5)
RS232	DE9 female
FORMATS
CD Formats	Red Book
Disc Compatibility	CD, CD-R
Audio Formats Supported	Internet radio (WMA, MP3 streams, MMS), Playlists (M3U, PLS), MP3, AAC (up to 320 kbps, CBR/VBR) Apple Lossless (from iPod), Windows Media-formatted content (up to 320 kbps), WAV, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis
POWER
Mains Supply	100V, 115V, 230V; 50 or 60Hz
PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Certifications	Apple (made for iPod), vTuner Premium
Licenses	MP3, AAC, DAB
PHYSICAL
Dimensions	87 x 432 x 314mm (H x W x D)
OTHER
Notes	User interface for iPhone and iTouch devices, downloadable from App Store
Languages	English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch
FINISH
Front	Black powder coated
Case	Black powder coated

REVIEWS

Here is a selection of reviews that have been written about this product. Where PDF downloads or online links are available to us, they are featured.

CNET UK - March 2010
"Two thousand pounds might sound a mindboggling amount of money to spend on an audio device, but when you tot up what goes into a NaimUniti, it starts to make a wee bit more sense."
Stereophile - March 2010
"In an industry whose newest products are often as discouragingly unaffordable as they are short of the sonic mark, the Naim Audio Uniti ($3795) stands out."
PC Advisor - March 2010
"This is an all-in-one music system from a pedigree audio specialist that can take on just about any stereo duties you care to try it with."
Hi-Fi World - January 2010
"An excellent all-in-one, from a company that's very much on the resurgent."

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Home Entertainment - December 2009
"The NaimUniti combines all your stereo favorites in to one unifying package."

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Electricpig.co.uk - December 2009
"Easy to use, versatile and nothing less than an absolute joy to listen to"

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What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision - November 2009
"Expect better and better audio quality from two-channel all-in-one systems"
What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision - September 2009
"Does a lot for the money, and does it all very well; great sound and logical operation"
Gramophone - September 2009
"There's a very simple way to describe the way the NaimUniti performs: its exceeds expectations in all areas"
Tone Audio - September 2009
"Over the last 35 years, the biggest roadblock non-audiophiles have faced when putting high performance HiFi in their home is always the wires and the clutter"
What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision - August 2009
"This machine is the most innovative product Naim has ever made, and one of its finest: expect it to be a trend setter"
Hi-Fi World - June 2009
"uniquely versatile one box music system with excellent ergonomics and sonics to match"
Hi-Fi Choice - May 2009
"it is to our knowledge, the most comprehensively equipped single piece of audio componentry made by a British company"

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