Naim Audio
Naim Uniti Core Music Server
Best high-fidelity server for audiophiles managing extensive digital music libraries.
The Naim Uniti Core is a powerful and elegant music server designed to manage your entire digital music collection. It can expertly rip CDs, store up to 100,000 tracks on an internal drive up to 8 TB, and serve music to multiple players simultaneously. Uniti Core also functions as a high-quality digital source, connecting to external DACs or amplifiers. Control is effortless via the intuitive Naim app, which also facilitates wireless system updates. Built with Naim's signature British design and engineering, it offers reliable performance and exceptional sound quality for years of musical enjoyment.
$3199.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
197
/ 510
#197 in Stereo Music Streaming Devices
Price vs Category Average
-15%
Below average
Connectivity
Wired
/ Wired
Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking perfect digital archival of physical CD collections
- Listeners prioritizing high-fidelity sound quality for digital music libraries
- Naim owners building a seamless multi-room home audio system
Who should skip it
- Users needing a standalone device with built-in DAC capabilities
- Budget-conscious buyers looking for affordable music storage solutions
- Minimalists wanting a simple, all-in-one playback system
Performance breakdown
CD Ripping Accuracy
Bit-perfect extraction ensures your digital library matches the original studio quality.
Multi-room Streaming Capacity
Effortlessly serves high-resolution audio to twelve separate zones simultaneously.
Storage Scalability
Massive eight-terabyte capacity handles even the most extensive high-resolution music collections.
App Integration
The Naim app provides a polished, intuitive interface for library management.
Build Integrity
Signature British engineering delivers a robust, vibration-resistant chassis for longevity.
Format Versatility
Broad compatibility covers everything from standard MP3s to demanding DSD files.
Key Specs
Connectivity
Wired
Storage Capacity
Up to 8 TB
Supported Formats
WAV, FLAC, DSD, Apple Lossless, AIFF, AAC, Windows Media, Ogg Vorbis, MP3
UPnP Streaming
Up to 12 players at 32 bits/384 kHz
CD Ripping
Bit-perfect copies
Digital Output
S/PDIF
USB Ports
1
Operating System
Customized OS
Features
- Manages and serves entire digital music collections.
- Expertly rips CDs to create bit-perfect copies.
- Supports internal storage up to 8 TB or external NAS/USB devices.
- Streams music to up to 12 Naim players or streamers simultaneously.
- Can be used as a standalone digital source with an external DAC or amplifier.
- Controlled via the intuitive Naim app for effortless management.
- Enables wireless system updates with a single tap.
- Features Naim's signature British design and build quality.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Naim Uniti Core Music Server for its exceptional build quality and unwavering reliability. Owners appreciate its dedicated purpose as a high performance music server, noting the robust construction and dependable operation. The device excels at ripping CDs with precision and serving digital audio files flawlessly. While an investment, its solid performance and premium feel resonate strongly with audiophiles seeking a stable and high quality foundation for their digital music library. The focus remains on its core function executed with Naim's signature excellence.
Know before you buy
No, the Uniti Core is sold without an internal drive. You can install your own HDD or SSD with a capacity of up to 8 TB to suit your specific library size.
Yes, it functions as a high-quality digital source. You can connect it directly to an external DAC or an amplifier via its S/PDIF digital output.
The Uniti Core can serve music to up to 12 different Naim players or streamers simultaneously across your home network.
Not at all. The Uniti Core performs bit-perfect CD rips, ensuring that the digital copy is an exact, lossless replica of the original disc.
It supports a wide range of formats, including WAV, FLAC, DSD, Apple Lossless, AIFF, AAC, Windows Media, Ogg Vorbis, and MP3.
While it functions offline for local playback, an internet connection is required for metadata retrieval during CD ripping and for receiving wireless system updates.
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