Naim Uniti Nova Integrated Amplifier with Streamer (Open Box)

The Naim Uniti Nova is the flagship of Naim's Uniti range—a powerful all-in-one music system created for listeners who want the simplicity of streaming without compromising the performance of a serious HiFi system.

Delivering 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms, the Uniti Nova combines a high-performance integrated amplifier, network streamer, DAC, preamplifier, headphone amplifier, and extensive digital and analog connectivity inside one beautifully engineered component.

Stream high-resolution music. Connect a turntable through a phono stage. Add a CD transport. Connect your television through HDMI ARC. Access music stored on your network or USB drive.

Then connect a great pair of speakers and listen.

The Nova is proof that simplifying a HiFi system doesn't have to mean lowering your expectations.

The Flagship Uniti

The Uniti Nova sits above the Uniti Atom for listeners who want greater power, flexibility, and system-building capability.

At its heart is an 80-watt-per-channel amplifier backed by a substantial toroidal transformer and carefully engineered power supply.

The result is an amplifier capable of driving a much broader range of loudspeakers while delivering the control, dynamics, timing, and musical engagement associated with Naim.

And while 80 watts per channel looks respectable on paper, the Nova isn't about chasing specification-sheet numbers.

It's about what those watts can actually do with a pair of serious loudspeakers.

High-Resolution Streaming Without the Hassle

The Uniti Nova connects to your home network through Ethernet or Wi-Fi, opening access to streaming services, internet radio, network music libraries, mobile devices, and locally stored digital music.

Supported streaming technologies include:

• Spotify Connect
• TIDAL
• Apple AirPlay 2
• Chromecast Built-In
• Bluetooth with aptX HD
• UPnP network streaming
• Internet radio

High-resolution PCM playback extends up to an impressive 32-bit/384kHz, with support for DSD64 and DSD128.

Compatible audio formats include FLAC, WAV, ALAC, MP3, AAC, OGG, WMA and DSD, with gapless playback supported for uninterrupted albums and live recordings.

A Serious Amplifier That Happens to Stream

This distinction matters.

The Nova isn't simply a network streamer with an amplifier added to it.

Naim designed it as a genuine integrated HiFi amplifier.

The oversized toroidal transformer provides a stable foundation for the amplifier section, while the internal architecture is engineered to minimize noise and interference between the digital, streaming, and analog sections.

That makes the Uniti Nova an interesting alternative to a traditional stack of separates.

Instead of buying a streamer, DAC, preamplifier, integrated amplifier, and multiple sets of interconnects, the Nova brings the entire signal path together inside one purpose-built Naim chassis.

Fewer boxes.

Fewer cables.

Less complexity.

But still very serious HiFi.

Connect Almost Anything

The Uniti Nova's extensive connectivity is one of the biggest differences between it and many conventional all-in-one streaming amplifiers.

Digital Inputs

• 2 x Optical TOSLink — up to 24-bit/96kHz
• 2 x Coaxial digital — up to 24-bit/192kHz
• 1 x BNC digital input
• 2 x USB Type-A — front and rear
• SD memory card slot
• HDMI ARC

Analog Inputs

• 2 x Stereo RCA
• 2 x 5-pin DIN

Outputs

• Stereo RCA preamp output
• 5-pin DIN preamp output
• Front-panel 3.5mm headphone output
• 4mm speaker connections

That makes the Nova equally comfortable at the center of a completely modern streaming system or a system combining new and traditional HiFi sources.

Bring Your TV Into the System

The HDMI ARC input makes the Uniti Nova particularly useful in a living room.

Connect a compatible television and your two-channel HiFi system can become your television sound system as well.

Movies, sports, television, gaming, and streaming video can all benefit from the same amplifier and loudspeakers you use for music.

For someone who wants dramatically better television sound without adding a soundbar or building a separate home theater system, this is an exceptionally clean solution.

Your Music Library, Your Way

The Nova isn't dependent on streaming subscriptions.

Music stored on a computer, NAS drive, USB device, or SD card can become part of the system as well.

The front and rear USB connections provide convenient access to locally stored music, while UPnP allows the Nova to stream high-resolution files directly across your home network.

For listeners with large digital collections, that means the Nova can bring together locally owned music and streaming services within one interface.

Beautifully Simple Control

A large 5-inch color LCD display dominates the front panel, displaying album artwork, track information, inputs, and system information.

Above the chassis sits Naim's signature illuminated rotary volume control.

A proximity sensor wakes the interface as you approach, giving the Nova a physical, tactile quality that's increasingly rare in modern streaming products.

You can control the system from the front panel, supplied remote, or the Naim App for iOS and Android.

The app provides access to music libraries, streaming services, internet radio, inputs, volume, playback, and compatible Naim products throughout the home.

Naim Multiroom

The Uniti Nova doesn't have to operate alone.

Naim's Party Mode allows compatible Naim streaming products to be synchronized throughout the home.

Up to six compatible Naim streamers can play together, or individual systems can be controlled separately through the Naim App.

That makes the Nova capable of serving as the main HiFi system while products such as Mu-so systems extend Naim audio into other rooms.

Designed to Be Seen

The Uniti Nova doesn't look like traditional HiFi equipment—and that's intentional.

Its substantial aluminum chassis, large full-color display, illuminated volume control, and minimalist front panel create a component that feels as much like a piece of industrial design as an audio component.

But there's real substance behind the appearance.

At approximately 28.7 pounds, the Nova's weight gives some indication of the transformer, power supply, chassis construction, and hardware packed inside.

This is an all-in-one system built like high-end separates.

One Box Doesn't Have to Mean Compromise

That's ultimately the point of the Uniti Nova.

A traditional system capable of doing everything the Nova does could easily require a streamer, DAC, preamplifier, power amplifier, headphone amplifier, multiple interconnects, and several power cables.

The Nova consolidates those functions into a single component without turning the experience into a glorified wireless speaker.

Add the right loudspeakers and you have an extraordinarily clean high-performance system.

And if you want to expand later, the Nova's preamp outputs and extensive connectivity provide plenty of room to grow.

Naim Uniti Nova Specifications

Type: All-in-One Network Streaming Integrated Amplifier
Power Output: 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms
Maximum PCM Resolution: Up to 32-bit/384kHz
DSD Support: DSD64 and DSD128
Display: 5" color LCD
Network: Ethernet and Wi-Fi
Bluetooth: aptX HD
Apple Streaming: AirPlay 2
Google Streaming: Chromecast Built-In
Network Streaming: UPnP
Multiroom: Naim Party Mode

Supported Audio Formats:
FLAC, WAV, ALAC, MP3, AAC, OGG, WMA and DSD

Digital Connections:
2 x Optical TOSLink
2 x Coaxial digital
1 x BNC digital
2 x USB Type-A
1 x HDMI ARC
1 x SD card slot

Analog Inputs:
2 x Stereo RCA
2 x 5-pin DIN

Outputs:
Stereo RCA preamp output
5-pin DIN preamp output
3.5mm headphone output
4mm speaker connections

Dimensions:
17.06" W x 3.75" H x 10.44" D

Weight:
28.66 lbs.

Manufacturer Warranty:
2 Years

Manufacturer Part Number:
NAIMUNINOVA

What's in the Box

• Naim Uniti Nova Integrated Network Amplifier
• Remote control
• 4 AAA batteries
• AC power cord
• Speaker connectors
• Cleaning cloth
• Quick Start Guide
• Safety documentation
• Warranty and registration documentation

The Grid's Take on the Naim Uniti Nova

The Uniti Nova makes a compelling argument against the idea that a serious HiFi system needs to be complicated.

80 watts per channel. High-resolution streaming. A serious DAC. Analog and digital inputs. HDMI ARC. Multiroom capability. And Naim amplification—all in one chassis.

For the right system, we'd rather have one exceptional component doing everything well than five mediocre components connected together with a pile of cables.

That's where the Nova makes sense.

Pair it with a great set of loudspeakers and you can build a system that's visually simple but absolutely isn't entry-level.

At The Grid HiFi, we can help match the Uniti Nova with the right loudspeakers, subwoofer, cabling, and accessories for your room and listening preferences.