NAIM
Uniti Core

$3,999.00

Description ▴

Uniti Core is the ultimate music manager, able to create bit-perfect copies of your favourite CDs and serve them and the rest of your digital music collection up to music players around your home. Simply load a CD and Uniti Core will expertly rip and catalogue your music. Choose from a range of internal and external storage options for your new digital library. Uniti Core is the perfect music-server partner not just for the Uniti Atom, Uniti Star and Uniti Nova players, but many other music-streaming players, speaker or systems, from Naim and beyond. It can stream to up to 12 different players at once. As well as being a sleek music archivist and server, Uniti Core can also act as a superb music source. Award-winning performance combines with excellent build quality and usability, wrapped in a beautiful British design that will give you years of entertainment. Master the Uniti Core and explore a world of music via the Naim App.

Product Specifications ▾

USB2 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
CertificationRovi, NTFS, HFS+
MultiroomServe 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

MultiroomServe 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.

NetworkEthernet (10/100/1000Mbps)
Analogue1 x Stereo power amplifier
1 x RCA sub/pre output
1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
CD FormatsAudio CD (Red Book, CD and CD-R).
Audio FormatsWAV – 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 128FsNotes: Gapless playback supported on all formats.
Dimensions95mm x 214mm x 265mm (HxWxD)
FinishesBrushed and anodised aluminium
Weight7kg
Auto Standby timeUser selectable: adjustable from off up to 24 hours
Power ConsumptionTypical 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 devicesNote: 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 RippingCreate bit-perfect copies of your CDs, store them internally and play back (external DAC or digital input amplifier needed).
StorageStore up to 100,000 tracks to internal (HDD or SSD – up to 6TB) or external Network Attached Storage or USB-connected storage and serve to a network-connected player.
Supplied withPower-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 CablePower-Line Lite mains cable (UK denominations only)
App ControlNaim App for iOS and Android
CertificationApple AirPlay, Chromecast Built-In, Bluetooth, AptX HD, zigbee RF4CE, Rovi, HDMI, NTFS, HFS and Wi-Fi.
MultiroomServe 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.

UpdatesUpdate your system wirelessly via the Naim app.
CD FormatsAudio CD (Red Book, CD and CD-R)
Internet Radio FormatsWindows Media-formatted content, MP3, ACC, OGG Vorbis streams and MMS
Internet Radio ProvidervTuner premium 5*
Audio FormatsWAV – 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 128FsNotes: Gapless playback supported on all formats. All formats to 384kHz maximum over wireless network.
Dimensions95mm x 432mm x 265mm  (HxWxD)
FinishesBrushed and anodised aluminium
Weight12kg
Auto Standby timeUser selectable: adjustable from off up to 2 hours
Amplifier Output70W per channel into 8 ohms
Mains Supply115V, 230V; 50 or 60Hz
Power ConsumptionTypical use: 130W
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
CD RippingCreate bit-perfect copies of your CDs, store them on the local storage and play back
StorageStore 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 withRemote control, Power-Line Lite mains cable (UK denominations only), cleaning cloth and quick start guide.
Mains CablePower-Line mains cable
AmplificationExternal power amplifier or sub-woofer
App ControlNaim App for iOS and Android

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