Naim Uniti Star

The clue is in the name: this system is the star of the show. With plenty of features and the ability to play, rip, store and serve your treasured music collection, Uniti Star offers infinite possibilities. Stream your music in high-resolution, play or rip your CDs, tune in to your favourite radio stations, access a world of music with a host of streaming services and dramatically improve the audio quality of your TV or games console. Ready to go with practically any speaker set-up, Uniti Star will have you rediscovering your entire music collection with a deep, immersive sound.

This all-in-one player packs a heavy punch. Since Uniti Star includes a CD player alongside streaming and amplification technology, our engineers had to pay special attention to preserving thermal stability and decreasing interference between components. The custom-integrated CD drive also doubles as a ripper, making Uniti Star the most versatile all-in-one in the range. 

Whatever the source, our revolutionary new Uniti players combine seamless digital technology with analogue soul for a sound that’s unmistakably Naim. Play, stream, rip and store entire music collections in flawless high-resolution. Then use our custom-designed software to bring out every note of your music with true high-fidelity sound. New Uniti also gives you the option to sync up to eight Uniti systems or other Naim streamers and play music from any source in multiple rooms simultaneously. Or play different music in every room.

Conceived and built from the ground up by our engineers and designers in Salisbury, England, Uniti remains true to our core design principles. From the finned aluminum heat sinks (inspired by our Statement flagship amplification system) to the brushed black aluminum casing, the new illuminated signature volume control and the beautifully lit base – every minute detail has been considered to deliver a beautiful aesthetic packed with features and technology whilst achieving reference-level sound quality. Uniti is a true masterpiece of industrial design.

Uniti has been impeccably crafted with materials chosen to be in complete service of the sound. The extruded aluminium heat sinks that run down the length of the product extract heat to maximise thermal stability for increased longevity and sonic performance. The beautifully brushed aluminium top plates are CNC-fabricated for absolute precision and provide a perfect enclosure for the delicate components inside. 

At the heart of Uniti is an audiophile volume control which adjusts level in the analogue domain to a premium digital resolution. The design is taken from our NAC-N 272 streaming preamplifier and its buttery-smooth rotation is inspired by our reference amplification system, Statement. We’ve also hidden the Bluetooth antenna here for a seamless aesthetic.

With the Uniti range we wanted to deliver total connection to the user’s music collection. A highly polished full-colour 5” LCD display provides rich images of album artwork and content. The screens have proximity sensors and will therefore wake up as someone approaches the machine to display music metadata, audio input information and more. There is also a selection of front-panel buttons including Favourites, Stop and Play.

Specifications

Audio Inputs
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
Analogue: 1 x RCA
1 x 5-pin DIN
USB: 2 x USB Type A Socket (front and rear)
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
DAB/FM: Optional DAB/FM module available (release date to be confirmed)

Audio Outputs
Analogue: 1 x Stereo power amplifier
1 x RCA sub/pre output
1 x 3.5mm headphone jack

Connectivity
Network: Ethernet (10/100Mbps), WiFi (802.11 b/g/n/ac with internal antennae)
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.

Ripping and Storage
Storage: Store up to 20,000 tracks to a local USB connected storage device and serve to a network-connected player.
CD Ripping: Create bit-perfect copies of your CDs, store them on the local storage and play back.

Formats
CD Formats: Audio CD (Red Book, CD and CD-R)
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.
Internet Radio Provider: vTuner premium 5*
Internet Radio Formats: Windows Media-formatted content, MP3, ACC, OGG Vorbis streams and MMS

Power
Amplifier Output: 70W per channel into 8 ohms
Power Consumption: Typical use: 130W
Network standby mode: 2W Deep sleep: 0.5W Mains Supply: 100V, 115V, 230V; 50 or 60Hz User Control
Handheld: zigbee RF4CE
App Control: Naim App for iOS and Android
Front Panel: 5″” colour LCD display and rotary volume control with proximity sensor and four buttons

Physical
Dimensions: 95mm x 432mm x 265mm (HxWxD)
Weight: 12kg
Finishes: Brushed and anodised aluminium
Supplied with: Remote control, Power-Line Lite mains cable (UK denominations only), cleaning cloth and quick start guide.
Upgrades
Amplification: External power amplifier or sub-woofer
Mains Cable: Power-Line mains cable

Certification and Licenses
Certification: Apple AirPlay, Chromecast Built-In, Bluetooth, AptX HD, zigbee RF4CE, Rovi, HDMI, NTFS, HFS and Wi-Fi.