Naim NDX 2 High End Network Music Player, Black

Full Description

• Network Port

  

• Bluetooth

  

• App Control

  

• Wi-Fi Enabled

  

• UPnP

  

• Digital Input (Optical)

  

• Digital Inputs

  

• Analogue Output

  

"Naim’s fine form with streaming products continues: the NDX 2 is another winner...For most, a stand-alone Naim NDX 2 will be all the streamer they could ever want. It is well made, carefully conceived and sounds excellent for the money. Naim also has a great track record on supporting its products, which really matters when the investment is as heavy as this. In short, buy the NDX 2 with confidence."

5 Star

"This is a fabulous streamer, use it with a very good server and you are guaranteed digital musical entertainment that will keep you enthralled for years. It shows you precisely what’s going on and brings out what’s special about the music, and that’s what you want from a piece of audio electronics."

With its world-class performance, the versatile and upgradable NDX 2 embodies the current state of the art. A host of features such as high-res UPnPTM streaming, AirPlay, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth (aptX HD), Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Roon compatibility, vTuner internet radio and multi-room streaming as well as digital and USB inputs provide all the connectivity you could wish for.

The main focus for Naim in developing the NDX 2 network player was its performance. Along with Naim’s bespoke streaming platform, they implemented an upgraded DAC and discrete analogue stages. These and numerous other improvements over its acclaimed predecessor make the NDX 2 a sonic force to be reckoned with, offering highly immersive and lively replay quality.

During the development of the NDX 2, Naim engineers examined every detail, from mechanical construction, component selection and board layout. The result is a network player worthy of the Naim badge, with a sound that’s rich, detailed and engaging.

Streaming Section

Uses the latest Naim network card featuring lownoise, high-speed low-voltage differential signalling (LVDS) to route the digital audio signal. The higher speed is capable of decoding all HD audio formats at up to 32 bits/384 kHz or DSD128. Rather than the source acting as the digital timing master, the new streaming board turns things around and allows our DAC clock to control the flow of audio data.

Low-Noise Power Supply

The NDX 2 features an integrated low-noise power supply with a custom-designed toroidal transformer and separate windings for the digital and analogue sections. However, the player can be upgraded with an external XPS DR or 555 PS DR power supply, giving you a marked increase in sonic authority and emotion.

Burr-Brown PCM1792A

The Burr-Brown PCM1792A digital-to-analogue converter working alongside our new streaming platform is one of the best available. We improved its performance even further by implementing our own digital filters and adding a discrete current-to voltage converter immediately after the DAC.

Features

• UPnP-enabled - To allow streaming of audio files at up to 32bit/384kHz resolution from Naim Audio hard disk servers, network-attached storage (NAS) devices or any home computer
• Supports a broad range of music formats - WAV, FLAC, DSD, Apple Lossless, AIFF, AAC, Windows Media-formatted files, M4A and MP3. Gapless playback on all file formats
• Four 24bit/192kHz capable digital inputs (S/PDIF) - To support optimum connection to external sources
• 5 inch colour display - Presenting album artwork as well as track information
• Built-in Chromecast - Allows you to stream from hundreds of supported smartphone or tablet apps (192kHz)
• Apple AirPlay 2 - Apple AirPlay 2 enables advanced multi-room functionality and Siri® voice control and, following similar updates to our Mu-so and Uniti ranges, will now be available across a huge range of our music-streaming products, from the entry-level Mu-so Qb wireless speaker to our flagship source.
• Spotify Connect built-in - To stream millions of songs from the world’s most popular streaming service
• Native support for TIDAL - Streaming service with free 90 day trial of lossless HiFi tier
• Front-panel USB port - For replay of MP3 player and USB-stored audio (1.6A charge)
• vTuner 5* - Full-service internet radio
• App control - iOS and Android Naim Audio app for intuitive control
• Bluetooth connectivity - With aptX HD codec for quality audio playback
• RC5 system integration - Control compatible amplifiers that are connected to your network player directly from the Naim app on a phone or tablet
• Roon ready - Turning your music collection into a beautifully laid out catalogue

What's in the Box?

• Naim NDX 2 High-End Network Music Player
• 1 x Remote Handset
• 4 x AAA Batteries
• 1 x Power Cord
• 1 x Burndy Link Plug
• 1 x BNC to RCA Adaptor
• 1 x Bluetooth Antenna
• 2 x Wi-Fi Antenna
• 1 x Documentation
• 1 x Cleaning Cloth
• 1 x 5-pin DIN interconnect cable

Specifications

Audio Inputs

Connectivity

Formats

Ripping and Storage

Power

User Control

Physical