Uniti Star Streaming Integrated Amplifier
Enjoy everything from CDs to music-streaming services to radio stations - even a boost to your TV sound - with the incredibly versatile Naim Uniti Star.
5 Years |
Description
The Uniti Star is the latest update of the Naim Uniti 2. This has been one of the most popular products we have ever had in store. The Uniti 2 has always been a product which perfectly merges the sound quality of Naim with exceptional versatility and ease of use. Naim have once again taken this to the next level with the release of the stunningly beautiful Uniti Star.
The Uniti Star is a fantastic all-in-one system, perfect for those who want a high quality Naim Audio sound without having to get bogged down in the separates route. Simply plug in your speakers and away you go.
Naim have been building amplifiers for decades, so there is no doubt that the amplifier section of their Uniti range will be able to perform at an extremely high level, but what is most impressive about the Uniti range is the ease at which they can stream a huge array of digital sources. Naim were one of the first hi-fi companies to really delve into streaming and as such have perfected their app whilst others are still way off. The Naim app for iOS and Android is a league above the majority of its rivals.
To say the Uniti range is versatile is a huge understatement. The Uniti Star features a 70 watt class A/B amplifier, internet radio, bluetooth, a headphone output, uPnP, Tidal integration, Spotify connect, Airplay, Google Cast, an S/PDIF Digital input, analogue output, multi-room functionality and USB / SD Card slots.
One new feature of the Star which was not available on the Uniti2 is the ability to rip bit perfect CD quality files to either USB or SD card. These can then either be played locally or served to any UPnP streamer on your network.
On the new Uniti series, Naim have put a lot of effort into improving the wi-fi. It now supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz and features an improved internal buffer and memory. It is able to store 5 minutes of information which vastly decreases the amount of dropouts when streaming.
Conceived and built from the ground up by Naim engineers and designers in Salisbury, England, Naim have ensured the Uniti Star has been crafted with exceptional materials chosen for the sound. Uniti remains true to our core design principles. From the finned aluminium heat sinks (inspired by our Statement flagship amplification system) to the brushed black aluminium casing, the new illuminated signature volume control and the beautifully lit base.
Product Specifications
DAB/FM
Optional DAB/FM module available (release date to be confirmed)
Memory Card
1 x SD Card
Streaming
Chromecast Built-In, Apple AirPlay, TIDAL,
Spotify® Connect, Bluetooth (AptX HD), Internet Radio, UPnP™ (hi-res streaming), Roon Ready
USB
2 x USB Type A Socket (front and rear)
Analogue
1 x RCA
1 x 5-pin DIN
Digital (S/PDIF)
2 x Optical TOSLink (up to 24bit/96kHz)
2 x Coaxial RCA (up to 24bit/192kHz, DoP 64Fs)
1 x BNC (up to 192kHz, DoP 64Fs)
1 x HDMI ARC
Audio Outputs-
Analogue
1 x Stereo power amplifier
1 x RCA sub/pre output
1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
Certification and Licenses-
Certification
Apple AirPlay, Chromecast Built-In, Bluetooth, AptX HD, zigbee RF4CE, Rovi, HDMI, NTFS, HFS and Wi-Fi.
Connectivity-
Multiroom
Serve up to 4 network-connected players via UPnP™ at full CD quality.
Party Mode Streaming: Sync up to six Uniti all-in-one players or other Naim streamers and control via the Naim app.
Updates
Update your system wirelessly via the Naim app.
Network
Ethernet (10/100Mbps), WiFi (802.11 b/g/n/ac with internal antennae)
Formats-
CD Formats
Audio CD (Red Book, CD and CD-R)
Internet Radio Formats
Windows Media-formatted content, MP3, ACC, OGG Vorbis streams and MMS
Internet Radio Provider
vTuner premium 5*
Audio Formats
WAV – up to 32bits/384kHz
FLAC and AIFF – up to 24bit/384kHz
ALAC (Apple Lossless) – up to 24bit/384kHz
MP3 – up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)
AAC – up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)
OGG and WMA – up to 48kHz (16 bit)
DSD – 64 and 128Fs
Notes: Gapless playback supported on all formats. All formats to 384kHz maximum over wireless network.
Physical-
Dimensions
95mm x 432mm x 265mm (HxWxD)
Finishes
Brushed and anodised aluminium
Weight
12kg
Power-
Auto Standby time
User selectable: adjustable from off up to 2 hours
Amplifier Output
70W per channel into 8 ohms
Mains Supply
115V, 230V; 50 or 60Hz
Power Consumption
Typical use: 130W
Network standby mode: <2W
Deep sleep: <0.5W Network Standby (with SD Card and/or USB devices attached): > 15W*.
*Actual power consumption will vary depending on the size and type of attached SD card or USB devices
Ripping and Storage-
CD Ripping
Create bit-perfect copies of your CDs, store them on the local storage and play back.
Storage
Store up to 20,000 tracks to a local USB connected storage device and serve to a network-connected player.
Upgrades
Mains Cable
Power-Line mains cable
Amplification
External power amplifier or sub-woofer
User Control-
App Control
Naim App for iOS and Android
Front Panel
5″” colour LCD display and rotary volume control with proximity sensor and four buttons
Handheld
zigbee RF4CE