Naim Uniti Nova PE Power Edition Streaming Amplifier

The Naim Uniti Nova PE (Power Edition) takes the simplicity of Naim's Uniti all-in-one platform and gives it the muscle to drive considerably more demanding loudspeakers.

Delivering 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 250 watts per channel into 4 ohms, the Nova PE combines high-power Class D amplification with Naim's high-resolution streaming platform, DAC, analog and digital connectivity, multiroom capability, and signature Uniti interface—all inside a single beautifully engineered component.

It's the Uniti concept without the usual all-in-one compromise.

One box. Serious power. Just add speakers.

The Most Powerful Uniti

The original Uniti Nova established itself as a compelling solution for listeners who wanted genuine Naim performance without building a system around multiple components.

The Nova PE takes that idea considerably further.

Where the standard Uniti Nova delivers 80 watts per channel, the Power Edition increases output to:

150 watts per channel into 8 ohms
250 watts per channel into 4 ohms

That's a substantial increase in available power and opens the door to larger rooms, more demanding loudspeakers, and systems where greater dynamic headroom and control are required.

Class D, Done the Naim Way

The Nova PE represents an important departure from the traditional Uniti Nova.

Naim developed the Power Edition around Class D amplification, allowing the company to deliver significantly more power and efficiency from the Uniti platform while maintaining the musical character expected from a Naim amplifier.

This isn't simply about producing a bigger number on a specification sheet.

The additional output gives the Nova PE greater ability to control demanding loudspeakers, reproduce large dynamic swings, and fill larger listening spaces without requiring a separate power amplifier.

For many systems, the Nova PE can genuinely be the only electronics component you need.

Built for Serious Loudspeakers

This is where the Nova PE really separates itself from many all-in-one streaming amplifiers.

Naim specifically designed the Power Edition to work with more demanding high-performance loudspeakers. The company even recommends pairing it with speakers as ambitious as the Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo, Scala Utopia Evo, and Sopra N°3.

That's an important distinction.

The Nova PE isn't simply a lifestyle streaming product designed around compact bookshelf speakers.

It can become the center of a genuinely high-end two-channel system.

High-Resolution Streaming Built In

The Nova PE gives you direct access to virtually every major way people listen to digital music today.

Streaming and network capabilities include:

• Qobuz
• TIDAL
• Spotify Connect
• Apple AirPlay 2
• Chromecast
• Roon Ready
• UPnP high-resolution streaming
• Bluetooth
• Internet radio
• Ethernet
• Wi-Fi

Everything can be controlled through the Focal & Naim App, allowing access to streaming services, music libraries, inputs, playback controls, system settings, and compatible Naim products throughout the home.

High-Resolution Audio up to 32-bit/384kHz

The Nova PE isn't limited to compressed streaming audio.

It supports high-resolution PCM playback with WAV files up to 32-bit/384kHz, along with FLAC, AIFF and ALAC files up to 24-bit/384kHz. DSD64 and DSD128 are also supported.

Supported formats include:

• WAV
• FLAC
• AIFF
• ALAC
• DSD
• MP3
• AAC
• OGG
• WMA
• M4A

Gapless playback is supported across compatible formats.

USB playback supports sampling rates from 44.1kHz through 384kHz, while S/PDIF supports up to 24-bit/192kHz depending on the connection.

Your Own Music Library Is Welcome Too

Streaming subscriptions aren't required to enjoy the Nova PE.

Connect a compatible USB storage device and the system can access your locally stored music collection. Naim supports external portable SSDs up to 1TB and USB flash drives up to 128GB.

The Nova PE can store access to as many as 20,000 tracks on locally connected USB storage and make that music available to a compatible network-connected player.

For larger collections stored elsewhere on your network, UPnP provides access to compatible music servers, computers, and NAS devices.

Plenty of Inputs for the Rest of Your System

Although streaming is a major part of the Nova PE, Naim hasn't forgotten about physical sources.

Analog Inputs

• 2 x Stereo RCA
• 2 x 5-pin DIN

Digital Inputs

• 2 x Optical TOSLink — up to 24-bit/96kHz
• 1 x Coaxial RCA — up to 24-bit/192kHz, DoP DSD64
• 1 x Coaxial BNC — up to 24-bit/192kHz, DoP DSD64

Outputs

• Stereo speaker output
• 1 x 4-pin DIN
• 1 x Stereo RCA
• 1 x 3.5mm headphone output

That gives the Nova PE enough flexibility to become the center of a system incorporating traditional analog sources, external digital components, headphones, and additional amplification.

Classic Naim Uniti Control

One of the best parts of the Uniti platform has always been the interface.

The Nova PE features Naim's signature large rotary volume control, a 5-inch color LCD display, and four physical control buttons.

The display presents album artwork and system information clearly from across the room, while the included bidirectional Zigbee RF remote doesn't require direct line-of-sight operation.

You can also control virtually everything from the Focal & Naim App on iOS or Android.

It's high-end audio that doesn't require an instruction manual every time you want to play an album.

Naim Multiroom

The Nova PE can become part of a larger Naim ecosystem.

Naim's Party Mode allows up to six compatible Naim streaming products to be synchronized across your home and controlled through the Focal & Naim App.

That means a Nova PE can anchor the main listening system while compatible Naim products provide music in other rooms.

Ready for the Smart Home

The Nova PE also goes beyond conventional HiFi integration.

Naim currently supports integration with major home automation platforms including Control4, Crestron, Elan, RTI, and Savant.

For a professionally designed whole-home audio system, that makes the Nova PE particularly interesting: you can have a serious two-channel listening system while still integrating it into the home's broader automation and control environment.

Substantial Inside and Out

Despite consolidating an entire high-performance system into one chassis, the Nova PE is no lightweight.

Its brushed aluminum enclosure weighs approximately 33 pounds, providing the kind of physical construction you'd expect from serious Naim electronics.

Dimensions:
16.9" W x 4.33" H x 10.43" D

Weight:
33 lbs. (15.1 kg)

Finish:
Brushed aluminum

Included Mains Cable:
Naim Power-Line Lite

Naim Uniti Nova PE Specifications

Type: All-in-One Streaming Integrated Amplifier
Amplification: Class D
Power Output: 150W per channel into 8 ohms
Power Output into 4 Ohms: 250W per channel
Display: 5" color LCD
Network: Ethernet and Wi-Fi
Bluetooth: Yes
Roon: Roon Ready
Multiroom: Naim Party Mode, up to six compatible streamers
App: Focal & Naim App for iOS and Android

Streaming:
Qobuz, TIDAL, Spotify Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Roon, UPnP, Bluetooth and Internet Radio

High-Resolution Playback:
Up to 32-bit/384kHz WAV
Up to 24-bit/384kHz FLAC, AIFF and ALAC
DSD64 and DSD128

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

Digital Inputs:
2 x Optical TOSLink
1 x Coaxial RCA
1 x Coaxial BNC

Analog Outputs:
1 x RCA pair
1 x 4-pin DIN
1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
Stereo speaker outputs

Compatible Speaker Cables:
Naim NAC A5 and Super Lumina

Typical Power Consumption:
120W

Standby:
Less than 0.5W

Network Standby:
Less than 2W

What's Included

• Naim Uniti Nova PE Power Edition
• Zigbee RF remote control
• Naim Power-Line Lite mains cable
• Factory documentation and accessories

The Grid's Take: Nova vs. Nova PE

The standard Uniti Nova is already an excellent solution for someone who wants Naim amplification and streaming in a single chassis.

The Nova PE is for the customer who loves that concept but needs more amplifier.

Going from 80 watts per channel in the standard Nova to 150 watts into 8 ohms and 250 watts into 4 ohms in the Nova PE fundamentally changes the types of systems you can build around it.

That's what makes this product interesting.

You can pair the Nova PE with loudspeakers that might normally push you toward separates—without giving up the simplicity of an all-in-one system.

No separate streamer.

No separate DAC.

No separate preamplifier.

No separate power amplifier.

Just the Uniti Nova PE and a serious pair of loudspeakers.

For a high-end living room, dedicated two-channel system, or professionally integrated home where simplicity matters as much as performance, that's a very compelling combination.

At The Grid HiFi & Home Theater, we can help match the Uniti Nova PE with the right loudspeakers, subwoofer, cabling, network configuration, and system setup for your room.