Does my product have a DAC ?

 

CategoryProduct nameDAC IncludedComments

Streamers

ND555

✓ Yes

Reference-level DAC (Burr-Brown PCM1704K), analogue outputs via DIN/RCA

NSS 333

✓ Yes

Uses the Burr Brown PCM1791a DAC, compatible with the NPX 300 power supply, as well as the legacy XPS-DR and NAPS 555-DR

NDX 2

✓ Yes

High-performance DAC, supports 32-bit/384kHz and DSD128

ND5 XS 2

✓ Yes

Entry-level DAC, same format support as NDX 2

All-in-One

Uniti Atom

✓ Yes

Integrated DAC for streaming and amplification

Uniti Star

✓ Yes

DAC included; also plays CDs but does not rip them

Uniti Nova

✓ Yes

High-end all-in-one with DAC and powerful amplification

Music Server

Uniti Core

✗  No

No DAC; used for ripping and serving music files

Mu-So

Mu-so 2nd Generation

✓ Yes

DAC integrated; functions as a complete speaker system

Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation

✓ Yes

Compact version of Mu-so with built-in DAC


Knowing whether your Naim product has a DAC helps you:

  • Choose the right interconnects (analogue vs. digital)
  • Decide if you need an external DAC
  • Understand how your system handles digital sources

If your product has a DAC, it can serve as a complete digital source. If not, you’ll need to route its output to a DAC-equipped device.


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