Headphone output availability by product

Overview of Headphone Connectivity Across Naim Devices

Naim Audio offers a diverse range of products, each designed with specific listening environments in mind. While some models include built-in headphone outputs for private listening, others focus exclusively on speaker-based systems and require external amplification for headphone use. Below is a detailed overview of headphone output availability across the Naim product line up.

 

Uniti Series

Product

Headphone Output

Details

Uniti Atom

✓ Yes

Includes a front headphone output, suitable for casual listening.

Uniti Atom Headphone Edition

✓ Yes

Designed specifically for headphone use, with high-quality Class A/B amplification.

Uniti Star

✓ Yes

Offers a front headphone output for private listening.

Uniti Nova

✓ Yes

Includes a headphone output, though speaker playback is its primary focus.

Uniti Nova PE

✓ Yes

Offers a front headphone output.

Uniti Core

✗ No

Functions as a music server; does not include a headphone output.

 

Mu-so Series

Product

Headphone Output

Details

Mu-so 2nd Generation

✗ No

Designed for wireless speaker playback; no headphone output.

Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation

✗ No

Compact wireless speaker system without headphone connectivity.

 

Classic Series

Product

Headphone Output

Details

NAIT XS 3

✓ Yes

Features a single-ended Class A headphone output.

Supernait 3

✓ Yes

Includes a Class A headphone amplifier stage.

SuperUniti

✓ Yes

Equipped with a 3.5mm headphone socket on the front panel.

NDX 2

✗ No

Network player designed for use with external amplification.

ND5 XS 2

✗ No

Streamer without headphone output; requires external amp.

NAC 552

✗ No

High-end preamplifier without direct headphone output.

NAC 332

✓ Yes

Includes a dedicated headphone amplifier with front output.

 

500 & Statement Series

Product

Headphone Output

Details

NAP 500 DR

✗ No

Power amplifier only; no headphone output.

Statement

✗ No

Ultra high-end pre/power system without headphone connectivity.

 

Summary

Headphone output availability is primarily found in the Uniti Series and select Classic Series models. Products like the Uniti Atom Headphone Edition, NAIT XS 3, and Supernait 3 offer high-quality headphone listening. In contrast, high-end systems such as the ND555, NAC 552, and Statement Series are designed for speaker-based setups and require external headphone amplification.


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