Naim Uniti Core Reference Hard-Disk Server (Black)

Key Features

Reference-Grade Music Server

Dedicated high-performance music server designed for audiophiles and serious music collectors.
Functions as a central hub for ripping, storing, managing, and serving digital music libraries.

Bit-Perfect CD Ripping

Automatically rips CDs with secure, bit-perfect accuracy for archival-quality digital storage.
Intelligent metadata retrieval for easy browsing by artist, album, genre, and track.

High-Resolution Audio Support

Supports a wide range of audio formats including WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD, MP3, AAC, and more.
Capable of handling high-resolution audio files up to studio-quality sample rates.

Flexible Storage Options

User-installable internal HDD or SSD for large music libraries.
Supports external USB storage and NAS for expansion and backup.

Network Music Serving

Streams music over the home network to compatible Naim players and other UPnP-enabled devices.
Supports multi-room playback with multiple networked audio systems.

High-Quality Digital Output

Digital output provided for connection to external DACs or digital-input amplifiers.
Designed to preserve signal integrity and audio purity.

Powerful App Control

Full control via the Naim app on smartphones and tablets.
Manage ripping, library browsing, playback, playlists, and system settings easily.

Quiet, Low-Noise Operation

Engineered with a low-vibration chassis and optimized power design to minimize electrical and mechanical noise.
Built to meet Naim’s reference-level performance standards.

Premium Build & Design

Solid aluminium enclosure with a compact, elegant design that integrates seamlessly into high-end audio systems.
Timeless black finish consistent with Naim’s classic aesthetic.

Ideal For Audiophile Systems

Perfect solution for users who want high-quality CD archiving and reliable, high-resolution music serving without relying on a computer.

Description

Dimensions	95 mm x 214 mm x 265 mm (H x W x D)
Weight	7 kg
Audio Inputs	2 x USB Type A socket (front and rear)
Audio Outputs	1 x BNC S/PDIF
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 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
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.
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.
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, depending 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 6TB) 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