Naim Uniti Star

Name: Naim Uniti Star | Crutchfield Car Audio
Brand: Crutchfield
SKU: 22142483-22142483-0-0-0-0-0-0
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Naim Uniti Star

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by Crutchfield's Eric A.

An all-in-one component

The Naim Uniti Star can serve as the centerpiece of a stereo sound system all by itself. It offers 70 watts per channel to drive a pair of speakers, and it has a convenient array of digital and analog inputs if you want to connect other components or a compatible TV. This super-versatile component also has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built in for music streaming. And if that's not enough, it's also a CD player with a "ripping" function that lets you make bit-perfect digital file copies of your favorite discs.

Streaming features

The Uniti Star lets you stream music from compatible services like Spotify® Connect, TIDAL and vTuner internet radio (subscriptions may be required). It's compatible with high-resolution music files like WAV, FLAC, DSD, AAC and more. Apple® AirPlay® 2 gives you easy wireless access to music from an iPhone®, iPod® or iPad®. Chromecast built-in opens up even more listening possibilities from compatible apps on your mobile devices. And you can take control wirelessly, with the Naim app for Apple® and Android™.

My hands-on experience with the Naim Uniti Star

We set up a multi-zone listening demo at Crutchfield HQ, with the Naim Mu-so Qb, Naim Mu-so 2, Naim Uniti Atom and Naim Uniti Star components — with each functioning as a separate zone. I used the Uniti Star as the primary component, and added the others one-by-one in the Naim app's party mode. I found the app very intuitive to use, and loved that I had options: I could change volume, mute, and unmute each zone individually, or use a "group volume" slider to control all of them at once. I used my phone as a remote, but all of the functions can be accessed via the included handheld remote control, or the delightful touchscreen/volume dial located on top.

The Uniti Star was driving a pair of Focal Aria 936 floor-standing speakers, and the amp's 70 watts handled them well. A group of Crutchfield Advisors put the system through its paces, jumping from EDM to classic rock to bombastic hip-hop. The system handled each genre well, delivering enough power for presence and authority on a bass-heavy album, or delicate nuance on a more subtle track.

The Uniti Star can play (and rip!) CDs, but I found it most useful as a streaming device. A myriad of popular streaming services can be accessed directly through the Naim app, and built-in Bluetooth allows you to stream anything your device can access. And, to be honest, the impact of Naim's gorgeous external design cannot be overstated. The Uniti Star's elegant chassis features a full-color display screen that shows cover art and track information, which I really loved.

For ease of use, excellent sound, and good looks to match, the Naim Uniti Star is one-of-a-kind in my book.

Digital and analog connections

The Uniti Star can be the only component in your cabinet, but it doesn't have to be. There's an HDMI ARC port so you can improve the sound coming from your TV, for instance. The back panel also offers two optical digital and two coaxial digital inputs (as well as an ultra-rare digital BNC connector). Analog sources can be connected via a stereo RCA input or a five-pin DIN input (again, very rare in the home audio world).

There are connection options for using external storage devices, too. There are two USB Type A ports — one on the front and one on the back — for playing music files stored on thumb drives. The rear USB input also accepts hard drives for ripping your CDs. And there's a slot that can accommodate an SD memory card (not included), either for playback or music storage.

Product highlights:

70 watts per channel into 8 ohms
plays CDs and CD-Rs
CD ripping function lets you create digital file copies of your discs
- rip music to optional SD cards or USB hard drives
plays digital music from computers, music servers, and online services through your connected speakers
remote control included
detachable power cord

Wireless features:

built-in Wi-Fi for streaming music from networked hard drives and online services
stream from compatible services like Spotify® Connect, Qobuz Connect, TIDAL and vTuner internet radio (subscriptions may be required)
gapless playback of high-resolution FLAC, WAV, ALAC, MP3, AAC, OGG, WMA and DSD sound files
- 32-bit/384kHz maximum resolution for PCM-based files; DSD up to 5.6 MHz
Apple® AirPlay® for streaming music from an iPhone®, iPod® or iPad®
Bluetooth with aptX HD for playing audio from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers
remote control via the Naim app for Apple® and Android™ devices
Chromecast built-in for streaming music from the cloud with compatible mobile apps

Connections:

HDMI ARC input for connecting to a compatible TV
2 optical digital (Toslink) inputs (up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution for connected sources)
2 coaxial digital inputs (up to up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution)
digital BNC input for high-resolution digital audio signals
stereo RCA input
5-pin analog audio DIN connector
2 USB Type A inputs for playing audio from a USB memory device (one on front panel, one on back panel)
- back-panel USB port accepts optional USB hard drive for CD ripping
slot for SD memory card (not included) used for playing audio files or CD ripping
Ethernet port for making a wired connection to your network
stereo RCA preamp/subwoofer output
3.5mm front-panel headphone output

Dimensions and warranty:

17-1/16"W x 3-3/4"H x 10-7/16"D
weight: 26.45 lbs.
warranty: 2 years
MFR # NAA00040195
Item # 956UNTSTAR

What's in the box:

Naim Uniti Star owner's manual

Integrated amp/CD player
6.5' AC power cord
Remote control
4 "AAA" batteries
2 Speaker plugs
Cleaning cloth
Quick Start Guide
Safety Manual
Warranty/Registration Card
Naim brochure
Spotify brochure

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Naim Uniti Star

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About the Naim Uniti Star

An all-in-one component

Streaming features

My hands-on experience with the Naim Uniti Star

Digital and analog connections

Product highlights:

Wireless features:

Connections:

Dimensions and warranty:

What's in the box:

Customer Reviews

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