Uniti Nova

For the ultimate in room-filling power, no other music-streaming player beats a Naim Uniti Nova. Enjoy exceptional sound from all your favourite music and radio stations – even your TV – with the Uniti Nova streaming player. Award-winning performance combines with excellent build quality and usability, wrapped in a beautiful British design that will give you years of entertainment. 

Uniti Nova expertly handles all the top music-streaming services – including Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL and Qobuz – plus offers easy Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in and Bluetooth playback.

It can also seamlessly play with other music systems around your home, and connect to your TV via HDMI, so your favourite shows and movies sound better, too.

Master the Uniti Nova and explore a world of music via the Naim App; there is also voice-control support for Google Assistant and Apple Siri, and even a smart remote control handset. The powerful Uniti Nova sounds magnificent with a wide range of loudspeakers – we suggest Focal as the perfect partner.

Enjoy all this, and more


  • Chromecast built-in

    New for Uniti is native support for Google’s latest technology, Chromecast built-in. This streaming service allows you to seamlessly link to hundreds of supported apps including Deezer, Qobuz, Plex, TuneIn, Soundcloud and Pandora from your smartphone or tablet and stream directly to Uniti.


  • AirPlay

    Stream music from your iDevice or from iTunes and Apple Music.


  • TIDAL

    The lossless streaming service is integrated into the system for an immersive, high-quality sound experience. Plus get a 90-day free trial of the lossless HiFi-tier service (terms and conditions apply).


  • Spotify® Connect

    Discover millions of songs from the world’s most popular streaming service with the built-in Spotify Connect feature.


  • Bluetooth (aptX HD)

    The new Uniti all-in-one players now feature aptX HD. Pair your Bluetooth device and instantly play back your music in high definition ‘better than CD’ quality.


  • Internet Radio

    Access thousands of internet radio stations and save your favourite pre-sets for easy access.


  • UPnP (Universal Plug ‘n’ Play)

    Stream your stored music from a PC, Mac or network-attached storage in high-res ‘better than CD’ quality.


  • Digital Input (S/PDIF)

    Boost audio from digital sources such as TVs, set top boxes or games consoles.


  • Analogue Output

    For connection to an external power-amplifier or a sub-woofer.


  • Headphones

    Front panel 3.5mm headphone jack with new upgraded headphone amplifier with significantly improved bass extension.


  • Storage

    Store up to 20,000 tracks to a local USB-connected storage device or SD-card and either play them back through your Uniti Nova or serve them to other Naim streamers on your home network.


  • HDMI ARC

    New Uniti all-in-one players feature an HDMI ARC input so you can easily connect your TV to experience audiophile sound quality from your favourite film or game.


  • Multiroom

    New Uniti allows you to play music from any source in multiple rooms simultaneously – simply sync the units using the Naim control app. Or play different music in every room. You can also serve any music stored on your Uniti Atom to other Uniti all-in-one players or Naim streamers at full CD quality. 


  • File Formats

    Supports a broad range of music formats including WAV, FLAC, DSD, Apple Lossless, AIFF, AAC, Windows Media-formatted files, Ogg Vorbis and MP3.


  • Wireless Updates

    Over-the-air updates via the Naim App now enable you to update your Uniti system at the touch of a button.


  • Roon Ready

    Roon transforms the experience of browsing music. Beautifully laid-out metadata is located automatically, then interconnected by links to build a surfable, searchable digital magazine about your music collection.


  • Qobuz

    Qobuz allows you to stream the most comprehensive CD-quality music catalogue currently available and the largest selection of albums in true high-resolution studio quality directly to your Naim music streamer.


  • TIDAL Connect

    TIDAL Connect allows you to stream directly from the feature-rich TIDAL App to your Naim product. Requires a TIDAL subscription.

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Easy App control – in one room or many

The Naim App – available for Apple and Android devices – makes it simple to control your Uniti Nova, and even link up other music systems around your home into a stunning multi-room set-up.
Use the App to access all your music, including your favourite radio stations, streaming services and playlists, and explore artist discographies and biographies.

Uniti Nova works seamlessly with other Naim streaming products, including Mu-so systems. Choose the same song in beat-perfect sync or play different music in different rooms. You can also pair Uniti Nova with other AirPlay 2-compatible wireless speakers via the Apple Home app, or with other Chromecast built-in devices via the Google Home app.

Dimensions and Weight

95 mm x 432 mm x 265 mm (H x W x D)
13 kg

Connectivity

Audio Inputs
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
2 x RCA
2 x 4-pin DIN
2 x USB Type A socket (front and rear)
1 x SD card

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

Specifications

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Audio Inputs
Attribute Value
DAB/FM

Optional DAB/FM module available (release date to be confirmed)

Memory Card

1 x SD Card
Max SD card storage: 32GB

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)
External portable SSD – max. 1TB
USB sticks – max. 128 GB.

Analogue

1 x RCA

1 x 4-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
Attribute Value
Analogue

1 x Stereo power amplifier
1 x RCA sub/pre output
1 x 3.5mm headphone jack

Certification and Licenses
Attribute Value
Certification

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

Connectivity
Attribute Value
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
Attribute Value
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
Attribute Value
Dimensions

95mm x 432mm x 265mm  (HxWxD)

Finishes

Brushed and anodised aluminium

Weight

13kg

Power
Attribute Value
Auto Standby time

User selectable: adjustable from off up to 2 hours

Amplifier Output

80W per channel into 8 ohms

Mains Supply

115V, 230V; 50 or 60Hz

Power Consumption

Typical use: 140W
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
Attribute Value
Storage

Store up to 20,000 tracks to a local USB connected storage device and serve to a network-connected player.
External portable SSD – max. 1TB
USB sticks – max. 128 GB.

Supplied with
Attribute Value
Supplied with

Remote control, Power-Line Lite mains cable (UK denominations only), cleaning cloth and quick start guide.

Upgrades
Attribute Value
Mains Cable

Power-Line mains cable

Amplification

External power amplifier or sub-woofer

User Control
Attribute Value
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

Manuals & Downloads

Suggested System

  • Kanta No2

Reviews & Awards

Latest Reviews
Home Theater Review | Uniti Nova | 5 Star Review , Jul 2019
"It's an exquisitely designed all-in-one audio player that in my opinion sets a new audiophile standard for quality music reproduction from a single box this feature-laden."
Stereophile | Product of the Year Awards 2018 | Uniti Nova , Dec 2018
"Beautifully designed and beautiful to look at, the Nova sets the pace as the greatest all-in-one integrated amplifier-streamer-media player I've ever heard. Its excellent overall sound was equalled by its ear-friendly way with Internet Radio.”
Uniti Nova | The Ear, Jun 2018
"...this is a fabulous piece of kit"
Uniti Nova | Stereophile, Feb 2018
'Definitely, effusively, highly recommended'
Uniti Nova | Oracle of Time, Dec 2017
'detail and depth in your music, with a result quite unlike anything you’ve heard before'
Uniti Nova | AVTech Media Awards , Nov 2017
'clarity and vibrancy that ensures music has pace and punch allied to excellent definition'
Uniti Nova | Hi-Fi Plus Awards 2017, Nov 2017
'a huge jump in performance and ease-of-use'
Uniti Nova | What Hi-Fi? | 5 Stars, Nov 2017
'As complete and convincing an argument for one-box convenience as you’ll hear ' *****
Awards
AVForums Editor's Choice | Uniti Nova | Best Digital Hi-Fi Product £1000 And Over
Best Hi-Fi One-Box Solution | AVTech Awards 2017/2018
Hi-Fi Plus Awards 2017 | Integrated amp or amp/DAC

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