All compatible Naim products support USB drives formatted in:
FAT32
NTFS
exFAT
EXT4
Drive Type
Supported
Notes
USB Flash Drive
✓ Yes
Ideal for small libraries or playlists
USB HDD / SSD
✓ Yes
Recommended for larger music collections
Tip: Use a high-quality, externally powered USB drive for best performance with large libraries.
Connecting USB Storage
Uniti Series & Classic Streamers
Plug the USB drive into the front or rear USB port.
Open the Focal &Naim App.
Navigate to Local Music > USB Drive.
The app will index the music and make it available for playback.
Mu-so Series
Insert the USB drive into the side USB port.
Use the Focal &Naim App or the touch panel to browse and play music.
Mu-so QB Series
Insert the USB drive into the rear USB port.
Use the Focal &Naim App or the touch panel to browse and play music.
Using Network-Attached Storage (NAS)
All modern Naim streamers and all-in-one systems support UPnP streaming from a NAS device.
Setup Steps
Connect your NAS to the same network as your Naim device.
Enable UPnP server functionality on the NAS (e.g., Twonky, MinimServer).
Open the Focal &Naim App and go to Local Music > UPnP.
Select your NAS and browse your music library.
NAS drives are ideal for large libraries and multiroom setups.
Storage Guidelines
There is a recommended size limit for USB or NAS Storage: up to 1TB for issue free indexing
Organize music files in folders for easier navigation.
Use FLAC or WAV formats for best audio quality and compatibility.
Avoid using USB hubs or daisy-chained storage devices.
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