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Naim UnitiQute - who's heard one?

Wondering specifically about the quality of the head amp and streaming FLAC via the UPnP protocol (which is primarily how I will use it if I get one).

I question the lack of a controller for searching through large libraries, but maybe they address it in some way i can't find in the literature.
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kbarkamian
647 posts
 
The Uniti and UnitiQute could be the best thought out audio products in a very, very long time. And they sound exceptional.
kbarkamian
647 posts
 
Samac,

If you're moving up from the NAD 320BEE you mentioned in the other thread, you'll definitely hear a difference. The 320BEE is a great integrated for the money. I owned one for 2-3 years and had no complaints. But it ain't no Naim!

Again, Uniti vs XS/DAC will depend on budget and functional needs. Another plus for the DAC is that it'll take an iPod digital signal. They Uniti won't. The UnitiQute does. I've heard Naim will update the Uniti's oops input, but that was a while ago and still no word on it.

You can't go wrong either way IMO. But if you're undecided, I'd say go XS and DAC, as you'll probably get the upgrade itch sooner. Getting the better one will cost more up front, but it'll usually save even more down the road. Just the way it's been for me and countless others.
bongofury
1,160 posts
 
Amazing product. Hook up a iPod or iPad, a simple turntable like the Rega P1 and their entry level phono, and you have a nice system for your kids or a den. I have heard this with the shoe box Harbeths and Verity Finns. I loved both.
realhifi
159 posts
 
Careful. If you end up with one of these you just may start thinking about replacing that "perfect" dac with a Naim NDX! Once you hear what Naim does with streaming and digital you will be hooked. Superb equipment, superb company.
realhifi
159 posts
 
Scott,
Your post is one that is on the Naim site a ton. The only thing about getting an nDac and XS instead of a Uniti is the fact that you don't get streaming.

The Uniti is great but it just flat out isn't as good as the XS, nDac combo. If you want cd replay also and your budget is just high enough for the Uniti then that should be that. Get it and listen to your hearts content.

It all depends on what your "main" system is and has been and what you normally spend on hifi. If you are coming from multi thousand dollar preamps and power amps with esoteric cd drives and pricy floorstanding speakers then you may find the Uniti lacking. On the other hand if this a stretch to be thinking about the cost of the Uniti then by all means it can be the heart of a "main" system and do it absolutely beautifully!

There is no bad decision here. But know that it is YOUR decision. *s* good luck.
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