Naim
Uniti Core Music Server
$3,199.00 USDFeatures
CD Ripping: Create bit-perfect copies of your CDs, store them internally or to a USB-connected storage device, and play them back via Uniti Core (external DAC or digital-input amplifier required).
Digital Output: Connect your external DAC or digital-input amplifier to the precisely timed, re-clocked transformer-isolated S/PDIF output on the rear panel.
Storage and Backup: You can choose to fit an HDD (Hard-Disk Drive) or SSD (Solid-State Drive) with a capacity of up to 8 TB – enough space for 100,000 tracks. Alternatively, you can connect an external NAS (Network-Attached Storage) or a USB-connected storage device. NAS and USB storage can also be used as backup locations.
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: Update your system at the touch of a button via the Naim app.
What's in the Box?
Warranty
The Uniti Core is the ultimate music manager, creating bit-perfect copies of your favorite CDs and serving them, along with the rest of your digital music collection, to music players around your home. Simply load a CD, and the Uniti Core will expertly rip and catalog your music. Choose from a range of internal and external storage options for your new digital library. The Uniti Core is the perfect music-server partner for the Uniti Atom, Uniti Star, Uniti Nova, and many other music-streaming players, speakers, or systems from Naim and beyond. It can stream to up to 12 different players simultaneously. Beyond being a sleek music archivist and server, the Uniti Core also acts as a superb music source. The award-winning performance combines excellent build quality and usability, wrapped in a beautiful British design that promises years of entertainment. Master the Uniti Core and explore the world of music through the Naim App.
Dragon Cable Recommendation: We recommend pairing the Naim Uniti Core Music Streamer with the popular Silver Dragon USB Audio Cable. The Silver Dragon USB cable is our best-selling USB cable at Moon Audio, offering an extraordinary amount of detail and resolution to your hi-fi system. The Silver Dragon USB cable is designed to transfer digital audio from your source device (like a computer, phone, tablet, or digital audio player) to a USB-capable DAC. It is built to USB Audio specs. The Silver Dragon USB Cable is meant for audio data transfer only - meaning that this cable should not be used for high-speed data transmission (for external hard drives). Because of the high-quality materials and cable geometry, our USB cables will greatly reduce stock USB cable issues such as packet loss and jitter.
Rip, store, serve and play your music
UPnP™ (Universal Plug ‘n’ Play): Serve your music to as many as 12 Uniti all-in-one players or other Naim streamers with up to 32 bits/384 kHz. Uniti Core will scan the network for shared audio files, including your iTunes library.
CD Ripping: Create bit-perfect copies of your CDs, store them internally or to a USB-connected storage device, and play them back via Uniti Core (external DAC or digital-input amplifier required).
Digital Output: Connect your external DAC or digital-input amplifier to the precisely timed, re-clocked transformer-isolated S/PDIF output on the rear panel.
Storage and Backup: You can choose to fit an HDD (Hard-Disk Drive) or SSD (Solid-State Drive) with a capacity of up to 8 TB – enough space for 100,000 tracks. Alternatively, you can connect an external NAS (Network-Attached Storage) or a USB-connected storage device. NAS and USB storage can also be used as backup locations.
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: Update your system at the touch of a button via the Naim app.
Easy App control – in one room or many
The Naim App, available for both Apple and Android devices, provides a seamless and intuitive way to control your Uniti Star. With the app, you can effortlessly link your Uniti Star with other music systems throughout your home, creating a captivating multi-room audio experience. Dive into a world of music using the Naim App, which grants you access to all your favorite content in one place. Whether you prefer radio stations, streaming services, or curated playlists, the app puts it all at your fingertips. Explore artist discographies and biographies to deepen your connection with the music you love.
The app's user-friendly interface makes navigating your music library a breeze, allowing you to search for specific tracks, albums, or artists with ease. Create personalized playlists, save your favorite stations, and discover new music tailored to your tastes. With the Naim App, you have complete control over your Uniti Star and your entire multi-room setup, ensuring a seamless and immersive listening experience throughout your home.
What's in the Box?
- Naim Uniti Core Music Server
- Power-Line Lite mains cable (UK only)
- Standard mains cable (international markets)
- Cleaning cloth
- Drive caddy screws
- BNC to Phono Connector
- Quick start guide
- Please note: not sold with an internal hard drive - features a removable caddy into which an HDD or SSD can be installed
Specifications
- USB
- 2 x USB Type A Socket (front and rear)
- Digital (S/PDIF)
- 1 x BNC S/PDIF
- S/PDIF output plays up to 192kHz
352.8kHz and 384kHz are down sampled to 176.4kHz and 192kHz respectively - Certification
- Rovi, NTFS, HFS+
- 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.
- Serve up to 12 network-connected players via UPnP™.
- Music stored locally on Uniti Core:
- 384k 32-Bit WAV, 24576kb/s: <3 streams
384k 24-Bit WAV, 18232kb/s: <5 streams
192k 24-Bit WAV, 9216kb/s: >12 streams
44.1k 16-Bit WAV, 1411kb/s: >16 streams - Music stored on a NAS:
- 192k 24-Bit WAV, 9216kb/s: <8 streams
- Updates
- Update your system wirelessly via the Naim app.
- Network
- Ethernet (10/100/1000Mbps)
- 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. - Dimensions
- 95mm x 214mm x 265mm (HxWxD)
- Finishes
- Brushed and anodised aluminium
- Weight
- 7kg
- Auto Standby time
- User selectable: adjustable from off up to 24 hours
- Mains Supply
- 115V, 230V; 50 or 60Hz
- Power Consumption
- Typical Use (no storage attached): 6.7W
Network Standby (no storage attached): <2W
Deep Sleep: <0.5W
Network Standby (with internal or USB HDD attached): > 15W*
*Actual power consumption will vary depending on the size and type of attached internal HDD or USB devices
Note: Power consumption will be increased with the addition of user fitted storage (typical increase of approximately 8W for an internal HDD, dependant on the specification of storage). - CD Ripping
- Create bit-perfect copies of your CDs, store them internally and play back (external DAC or digital input amplifier needed).
- Storage
- Store up to 100,000 tracks to internal (HDD or SSD - up to 8TB) or external Network Attached Storage or USB-connected storage and serve to a network-connected player.
- Supplied with
- Power-Line Lite mains cable (UK only), standard mains cable (international markets), cleaning cloth, drive caddy screws, BNC to Phono Connector and quick start guide.
Please note: not sold with an internal hard drive - features a removable caddy into which an HDD or SSD can be installed - Mains Cable
- Power-Line Lite mains cable (UK denominations only)
- App Control
- Naim App for iOS and Android