More CE Pro Reviews: Stewart Phantom HALR Redefines Video Projection. Analog inputs. Trying some different source variations out, I tried using my MacBook Air via the Uniti’s analog inputs via a Meridian Direct DAC, and I used the MacBook Air with a USB cable directly into the Uniti Atom. I have done a comparison on different speakers (though MA as well), but also auditioning another amplifier. I made some tests (though not all yet. Hooking the all-in-one unit up in my home, I ran a pair of 10-foot speaker cables terminated with banana plugs to a pair of Monitor Audio PL-100 loudspeakers. The Uniti line also allows for an “a la carte” approach if a homeowner chooses that route in building a whole-house system, but unlike the vast majority of those products, the Uniti Atom can also serve homeowners just as well as a stand-alone solution that delivers high levels of sound quality. We’ve gone to extraordinary lengths to maximise the sound quality from such a compact all-in-one player. I loved the space and authority the Uniti Atom created on tracks like “Am I Ever Going to Change” to allow delay trails to reverberate in a large soundstage wall of guitars. Its 40-watt integrated amplifier and high-resolution music streaming capabilities will fill your home with stunning high-fidelity sound. But not transistor. I am really delighted, with the exception of this hiss. The small footprint Naim Uniti Atom fits most anywhere—in furniture, racks and tabletops without taking up much space. I had 2 Atoms. Pulling content from my network, I listened to albums like Extreme’s 3 Sides to Every Story record, which to me is an underrated rock recording that really showcases the songwriting, guitar playing, and production talents of Nuno Bettencourt. Naim have gone to extraordinary lengths to maximise the sound quality from such a compact all-in-one player. Hi everyone, I am new to forum and new to Naim. thank you very much for your replies! My first impressions were that I was quite surprised by how good the system sounded, especially with the Foo Fighters record, which sonically doesn’t offer much. b) 2nd produced thud and hiss, which after some time got so prominent, that I returned device for the repair. Sound quality. Find out more on the Naim Audio New Zealand Website Audiophile All-in-One Uniti Nova is proof that an all-in-one player can deliver audiophile quality. All of them produced a hiss from the speakers, but never loud enough for me to consider it a problem. I have moved Atom to different room, attached it to different speakers - Monitor Audio Silver 8. If the noise is a problem I would suggest going to see your dealer to see if it is replicated there. You do lose out on some detail, but the sound is always exciting. And it isn’t normal. I have learned from my dealer, here in Poland, that Naim is merging with Focal. My Atom’s (I mean this piece, 3rd one) hiss is not loud. a) The first could not start up properly nor connect to the remote controller, so I returned it. I can buy a second hand Superuniti for about the same price as a Uniti Atom. Also - Atom generates quiet noise, audible when not listening to the music. Categories: Just Add Speakers, Naim. I started wandering if there is a certain faulted series or any other kind of problem. The product also incorporates a toroidal transformer and separate digital and analog sections. Multiroom New Uniti allows you to play music from any source in multiple rooms simultaneously – simply sync the units using the Naim control app. Checking out some of the products’ built-in streaming options, I found the Uniti Atom to deliver streaming performance on par with any “high end” audio product that’s currently on the market, but its streaming choices were limited in terms of service providers. Good luck, it’s a great piece of kit. Under the Skin of Uniti Atom. Uniti Atom is a beautiful, compact multi-source music player that will seduce you with its amazing sound quality and outstanding feature-set. now that I know “switch on thud” is a feature, and not a bug, I do not bother any longer. b) the hiss/noise. All of them had hiss and turn on “thud”. Also what is it plugged into? Hello - I recently purchased an Atom, which I have paired with KEF R3’s. I returned it and requested a new device. The plop as i call it, used to be very loud, but Naim have managed to bring it to a soft plup sound, it is normal when coming in and out of standby. Naim have gone to extraordinary lengths to maximise the sound quality from such a compact all-in-one player. The only drawback to the Uniti, and this really isn’t a negative, is that it is priced higher than the majority of these “a la carte” products that populate the wireless whole-house audio market. Test the atom on other speakers and your speakers with an different amp. Bob has also served as the technology editor for CE Pro's sister publication Commercial Integrator. I have owned various Naim amps and all-in-one boxes, including a Superuniti, a 200 and a 250. Or is it too much to expect from “entry level Naim device”? Whichever source you choose, your music will be transformed into a stunning sonic experience. It is normal to get a sound from the speakers when you turn it on. This is unique to the Atom as it brings the Naim sound which is so musical and involving. Uniti Atom is a beautiful, compact multi-source music player that will seduce you with its amazing sound quality and outstanding feature-set. Why am I so concerned? Hi everyone, Uniti Atom features an HDMI ARC input so you can easily connect your TV to experience audiophile sound quality from your favourite film or game. I never really noticed it until I switched speakers that are more sensitive than the old ones and have a different tweeter tech. I am not sure if this was regarding the vendors themselves or just their distributors. The setup didn’t take much at all, as the Uniti Atom is pretty much turnkey. Three years in the making, this innovative, Naim-designed digital technology surpasses anything we’ve done before. I got mixed responses from you, but generally to sum your voices up: Tony. The one is achieved without compromising the other, combining lifestyle with high quality standards. What you write about tweeter tech sounds reasonable. I followed that up by connecting a Cat-6 cable from an Araknis network switch to the back of the Uniti Atom. While I do enjoy the sound very much, I am now wondering if it is worth the rather significant budgetary upgrade to the Star or Nova. Award-winning Naim sound quality Unlike most small systems, the Uniti Atom is built to the same standards as high-end hi-fi. I have heard pricey DAC’s that didn’t sound as good as the one here, included inside the Atom. So leave it switched on, settle back and enjoy the music. Assuming punch and noise mean switch-on thud and gentle hiss, it’s not a problem. And it is not the speakers problem, as I switched them. And with vigour. Just was looking forward to telltale signs of next forced exchange If I have to replace Atom, I prefer to make it period of warranty/guarantee. I have Uniti Atom, which - when turned on - generates audible “punch” (a lower midtones impulse) in the speakers. Atom have very good Bluetooth protocol, I never hear interuption in sound… Especially from Naim, which I heard to be praised only (but of course these praises related to earlier hardware than Uniti Atom). Naim Uniti Atom, All-in-One Hi Fidelity Wireless Music Player. The answer was: “The hiss and thud is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about, it is a consequence of the amplifier design strategy.”, Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, Uniti Atom sound quality - punch and noise. Naim Uniti Atom Review: “Excellent” Sound Quality for Multi-Room Audio Setups The Naim Uniti Atom brings elegance to the multi-room audio market and includes streaming support for AirPlay, Chromecast, Roon Ready, Tidal, and Spotify. You should ask your dealer. The most qualified professionals in the CE residential, commercial and security integration markets.Search today! Now I am 58 I don’t hear the hiss anyway!! The back of the Uniti atom states “50/60 hz” as the frequency. Ripped CDs and Apple Music also provided me with lots of content choices that included Bruno Mars and the new Foo Fighters’ record Concrete and Gold. From the substantial transformer, which ensures that the power supply is always smooth and stable, to the sophisticated, hand-wired analogue and digital circuitry, every element of the design in Uniti Atom has been considered for its effect on sound quality. Hook up some vinyl if you have a phono stage. I get a fairly firm “thud” from turning on my lower powered Uniti Qute2. From the substantial transformer, which ensures that the power supply is always smooth and stable, to the sophisticated, hand-wired analogue and digital circuitry, every element of the design in Uniti Atom has been considered for its effect on sound quality. I have not noticed this with other device I have. Does the Superuniti outclass the Atom soundwise? The Naim Uniti Atom is a … SQ wise I like it a lot, what Atom and MA deliver. Best of luck, as it seems that is what is required. I am really concerned by all the problems you (and others) have had, I am lucky to have avoided them but I am seriously worried what is going on generally and to understand if it is only Uniti models as I am planning to upgrade at some point. The CE Pro event calendar will help you to stay up to date with the latest training, events and webcasts happening in the industry. Will there be a negative effect on the sound quality if I use a step-up voltage transformer with the Uniti Atom? Built in amplifier delivers 40 watts per channel of power, Ethernet and wireless network connectivity, Supports WAV files up to 32-bit/384kHz, and FLAC and AIFF files up to 24-bit/384kHz, Companion app on iOS and Android platforms. The hiss can be more audible on different speakers. Naim Uniti Atom Straight to an example – you can buy a Naim Uniti Atom around £2000 (€2749). I may be wrong but i feel it’s not normal. By registering to become part of the CEPro community of readers, you gain FREE access to all of our articles and help our editors customize your experience. c) This is the one I have, and these are the experiences I have with the 3rd one. Available to American dealers through its North American distributor, My first listening with the Uniti Atom was with Bluetooth content from my phone. Uniti Atom is perfect as a high-end main TIDAL lets you play all your favorite music in High Fidelity sound quality. With it’s 40watts per channel, as well as Chromecast built-in, … I would agree that this is not something to worry about unless you think that it is sufficient to damage your speakers. This makes it a nice solution for millennials that want a true high-performance component and don't want the additional cost and complexity of a full home theater. It took Naim Service 3 months (or even longer! And now, the Atom includes a HDMI (arc) input. I will try it, but please see point 5 below. By giving us your email you understand that you may receive commercial email communications from CEPro (Emerald X, LLC). All of them made a thud when switched on or off. I need an advise, 'cos maybe I have unrealistic expectations, that should be toned down. mechanics of the move) impacted this noice, for a moment only. Naim : Uniti Atom £ 2,399.00. DAC is wonderful. Bob is THX Level I certified, and he's also taken classes from the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) and Home Acoustics Alliance (HAA). Naim Uniti Atom Streaming System - Audio T Recommends Naim Audio, as usual have gone to remarkable lengths to maximise the sound quality from such a compact all-in-one player but then again replacing UnitiQute was never going to be easy. I used to own a secondhand, and rather old, Naim 12s pre-amp and that hissed VERY loudly; I put up with it as it was cheap, old and the sound quality was amazing - but a new Atom should not make a loud hiss at normal sound levels and I would suggest getting the dealer’s opinion and/or a listen to his demo unit under the same conditions. I asked Naim support about these problems. Uniti Star has a built in CD drive that allows immediate bit-perfect CD ripping and with Uniti Atom and Uniti Nova there is the option to plug in a USB CD-ROM drive and rip to an HDD in the other USB socket. Our unique music streaming platform is designed to deliver a true hi-fi performance, with the legendary Naim sound. Thanks @back_in_the_game for your ideas. So, the Uniti Atom won’t be for everyone, but for the people that do want to step into a high performance, elegant looking central piece for their A/V and/or whole-house audio systems, they won’t have to look any further than Naim Audio. And it is not the speakers problem, as I switched them. Naim Uniti Star sound quality − Absolutely brilliant sound. Finishing the installation, I paired my phone’s Bluetooth options to the Uniti Atom, which only took a minute or two. So thank you for the mailings and reassuring thoughts! Thankfully. My Nova also produce a pop and nobody will tell you what it is. The message on the front-panel interface instructed me to pair the companion remote control. The reference player in the range, Uniti Nova has been configured to offer But not from your listening position. As for the blind ear - yes, my Atom sounds really great, I enjoy it a lot and will definitely turn blind ears to the hissing. No one has commented on this point. I guess the DAC of the Atom is newer and probably better than the one in the Superuniti? For example I did not think at all about going straight to the mains. They are very interesting. Moreover, because of its Bluetooth options, users can use their phones, tablets, or computers to easily stream whatever they choose, including content that’s stored on their devices. If though these are vendors merging, then - maybe - the alleged quality issues were related to merge & acquisition challenges, and would subside afterwards? From remote diagnostics to cloud-based computing, from smart energy to retrofit technologies, CE Pro keeps you informed like no other business resource. I have owned Naim since 1983 and they all hiss a little, which is why I say it’s normal. I hear switch-on thud from my Uniti Atom powering Monitor Audio Silver 100 (directly, without any amp in between). Its industrial design is elegant, and through the combination of its construction quality and contemporary good looks, Naim reinforces the Uniti’s market position as an elegant, high performance, lifestyle A/V product. Multiroom New Uniti allows you to play music from any source in multiple rooms simultaneously – simply sync the units using the Naim control app. turning Uniti Atom knob there and back (so no actual change of volume) generates some additional hissing, as if turning (friction? Now I am thinking of an upgrade but on a fairly tight budget. TV sound, with the Naim Uniti Atom streaming player. Any comments on this? Having the option of the app, the remote control, and the volume knob provides lots of control options. Unpacking the unit I found it to weigh much more than what I was expecting. Hopefully Tidal connect will bring full cd quality (or more) to my Uniti Atom without the naim app which is not working totally perfect at the moment at my home. Quite audible, but not so alarming when you are expecting it, and harmless. Audiophiles tend to dismiss the category of whole-house audio as lo-fi, background music solutions. With TIDAL’s lossless audio experience, you can enjoy your music the way the artists intended on Naim devices. BUT… with my history with Naim Atom I was in doubt. Probably I would assume - like hungryhalibut was suggesting - that it should be so, and would not bother. Should I return Uniti Atom OR am I exaggerating? View Robert Archer's complete profile. What’s the sound quality like when playing music? Naim Uniti (1st generation without Spotify / Tidal implementation) Bluesound Node 2i (streamer) Naim Ariva speakers Tellurium Q Black speaker cable. I did not ever noticed any hiss, but for testing purposes I cranked the volume all way up, and some hiss appeared actually. I get neither punch nor noise from my Atom. Related: Bob Archer's 2017 Products of the Year. Some of the other features built into the Uniti Atom include an Ethernet port, USB connectivity, a choice of optical and coaxial digital inputs, a pair of RCA inputs, a preamp output, speaker connections, high-resolution audio support, UPnP, AirPlay, built-in Chromecast, Roon Ready options, Tidal and Spotify. Exploring its use as a single-zone product, I think that because of its sound quality, the Uniti Atom could easily install into a home as the centerpiece of a music lover’s A/V system. Description Technical Specifications Description. Uniti Atom – Compact High-End All-in-One. I don’t care about the beautiful design of the Atom and the screen but just about sound quality. The Uniti Atom is more different than similar to the Hegel, the Vinnie Rossi, the AURALiC and the Peachtree: it doesn’t so much invite us to admire its sound quality from the polite comfort of our listening chair but shoves our head into the music trough. The feel of the volume knob in particular just oozes with quality, and users will love the tactile feel of this control if they ever choose to get up to turn the Uniti Atom up or down. The instructions said to hold the remote near the Uniti and press and hold a remote button. I have not noticed this with other device I have. The Naim Uniti Atom brings elegance to the multi-room audio market and includes streaming support for AirPlay, Chromecast, Roon Ready, Tidal, and Spotify. My first listening with the Uniti Atom was with Bluetooth content from my phone. Whatever the reason - all the best to you as well, especially with your upcoming upgrade. So this should eliminate impact of neighbouring electromagnetic fields, if any. Likely the MA as they tend to use metallic based tweeters which tend to be brighter are showing it up more. As you can tell, my experience with the Uniti Atom found that it is a real step up from most products that are typically associated with whole-house audio. Tony. I must admit - sound is good, I love it a lot. As HH correctly says, leave it on 24/7 for best performance anyway. At least your unit sounds great when playing music, maybe you could turn a blind eye (ear) to the hissing? The troubles you had (or you heard of) with Uniti Atom reliability? Small footprint and stunning industrial design Capable of serving as central component in a 2-channel or whole-house audio system Delivers excellent sound quality, and it is easy to use, A greater selection of streaming services would make Uniti Atom more attractive As cool as the top-mounted placement of the volume knob may limit its placement in some pieces of furniture, Bob is an audio enthusiast who has written about consumer electronics for various publications within Massachusetts before joining the staff of CE Pro in 2000. My ‘switch on thud’ is barely noticeable, but years ago when I had Linn Isobariks and a bigger amp, there was a loud thud when the amp was switched on - at the time I thought it a reassuring thud! So if yours is loud, I wonder if either your Atom, or perhaps your mains supply, has a problem. You will also get a gentle hiss through the speakers. Naim Audio’s Uniti Atom is an elegant, compact multi-source music player with amazing sound quality and outstanding feature-set. Encased in a beautiful slimline chassis and packing a punch well above its weight, the Atom features music streaming from Qobuz, Tidal and Spotify and wireless connectivity from your network, Chromecast or Airplay devices. This means hand-wired digital and analogue circuitry for low distortion, aluminium casing and heatsinks for rigidity and vibration resistance and an oversize, toroidal power transformer for ample power. I have Uniti Atom, which - when turned on - generates audible “punch” (a lower midtones impulse) in the speakers. I know that more powerful amps can have a punch or thump when switched on, I think that’s normal. Uniti Atom features an optional HDMI ARC input so you can easily connect your TV to experience audiophile sound quality from your favourite film or game. After downloading the app onto an iPhone 8, I finished the install by naming the Uniti Atom. Also - Atom generates quiet … The Naim Uniti Atom resisted the temptation to bully the lower-quality tracks and emphasise their shortcomings. Uniti Atom is simple to use, but offers a wealth of features, including support for all the major music-streaming services, easy Apple After the FW update it seems to be more a quiet pop. After plugging the power cable into a Torus power conditioner, I turned on the Uniti. My nova only gives a very quiet pop when coming on. Check out the slideshow to see more pictures of the Nami Uniti Atom. It is not loud, and relatively independent from the volume set. 40-watt integrated amplifier and high-resolution music streaming capabilities. Under the Skin of Uniti Atom. Upon my first look at the Uniti Atom, I noticed the front-panel LED interface screen and the top-mounted volume knob. Its 40-watt integrated amplifier and high-resolution music streaming capabilities will fill your home with stunning high-fidelity sound. The amp section of the Uniti Atom easily drove the Monitor speakers, which presented the all-in-one with a 4-ohm impedance level and 88dB sensitivity rating levels. Ripped CDs and Apple Music also provided me with lots of content choices that included Bruno Mars and the new Foo Fighters’ record, Pulling content from my network, I listened to albums like Extreme’s, I loved the space and authority the Uniti Atom created on tracks like “Am I Ever Going to Change”, Small footprint and stunning industrial design, A greater selection of streaming services would make Uniti Atom more attractive. While I say that, I think at this point in time people are comfortable with the “a la carte” approach many of today’s whole-house systems use, which allow for customers to invest in a single device early on, and later devices over time to build a complete whole-house system.
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