3.1 UnitiLite Front Panel Buttons
(normal play mode) 10
3.2 UnitiLite Front Panel Buttons
(list and setup modes) 10
3.3 NaimUniti 2 Front Panel Buttons
(normal play mode) 11
3.4 NaimUniti 2 Front Panel Buttons
(list and setup modes) 11
3.5 SuperUniti Front Panel Buttons 11
3.6 Front Panel Displays 12
3.7 Remote Control Handset 13
3.8 The Naim App 14
4.8 The Front Display Menu 20
4.9 The Digital Output Menu 21
4.10 The Clock and Alarm Menu 21
4.11 The Handset Keys Menu 21
4.12 The Factory Settings Menu 22
5. Uniti Series Amplier 23
5.1 Selecting Inputs 23
5.2 Volume Control 23
5.3 Amplier Display 23
5.4 Signal Outputs 23
5.5 Amplier Fault Warnings 23
6. Uniti Series CD Player 24
6.1 Disc Loading 24
6.2 CD Transport Control 24
6.3 CD Display and Track Selection 24
6.4 CD Track Playlist Programming 24
7. Uniti Series Multi-format Tuner 26
7.1 FM Tuner – Seeking Stations 26
7.2 DAB Tuner – Seeking Stations 26
7.3 iRadio Tuner – Seeking Stations 26
7.4 Adding iRadio Stations 27
7.5 Storing Radio Presets 27
7.6 Using Radio Presets 27
8. Uniti Series USB Audio 28
8.1 USB Media and File Compatibility 28
8.2 Browsing and Playing USB Files 28
9. Uniti Series Network Audio Streaming 29
9.1 UPnP™ Streaming 29
9.2 Spotify® Connect Streaming 30
9.3 TIDAL Streaming 30
9.4 Multiroom Streaming 31
10. Uniti Series Bluetooth Streaming 32
4. Conguration 16
4.1 The Setup Home Menu 16
4.2 The Language Menu 16
4.3 The Inputs Menu 16
4.4 The Rooms Menu 18
4.5 The Speakers Menu 18
4.6 The Headphones Menu 19
4.7 The Network Settings Menu 19
11. Uniti Series Specications 33
12. Acknowledgements and Declarations 34
Introduction
Welcome to Naim and congratulations on your purchase. This manual covers the Naim Uniti Series of all-in-one streaming
music players: UnitiQute 2, UnitiLite, NaimUniti 2 and SuperUniti. The Uniti Series are highly capable products that will
repay time and eort spent on installation and conguration and we strongly recommend that you read this manual in full.
The manual provides comprehensive information on all Uniti Series features and facilities and will enable you to set up your
product either to integrate with your existing home entertainment systems and media or to form the heart of a new system.
Uniti Series products incorporate separate components in various combinations and can play audio from a variety of sources.
Each of these is introduced in the following Section 1 paragraphs and subsequently described in full detail in Sections 5 to 10.
Sections 2 to 4 cover installation and conguration.
Uniti Series products can be controlled from their front panels, the supplied remote control handset, and from the Naim app
freely available from the Apple iTunes App Store and the Google Play Store.
Uniti Series products incorporate an integrated amplier
that provides external analogue and S/PDIF digital audio
inputs. The number of external inputs provided varies with
each product. They are tabulated in Section 2.2.1. On Uniti
Series products with an internal CD player (UnitiLite and
NaimUniti 2) the amplier also handles this input.
In addition to these conventional analogue and digital
inputs, Uniti Series ampliers can also play audio from the
the following external sources:
• Internet radio via a wired or wireless network
connection.
• DAB and FM radio via an external aerial.
• UMS (Universal Mass Storage) USB memory devices via
a USB interface.
• Universal plug and play (UPnP™) servers holding audio
les via a wired or wireless network connection.
• Spotify® audio streams via a wired or wireless network
connection from the Spotify® Connect feature
incorporated in Spotify® player apps.
• TIDAL audio streams via a wired or wireless network
connection from the TIDAL functions built into the
Naim App.
• Bluetooth® audio streams from Bluetooth equipped
hardware such as iOS, Android and Windows Phone
mobile devices, running a suitable music player app.
• Music streams from other Naim streamer products
connected to the same wired or wireless network.
1.1.2 Signal Outputs
Uniti Series products provide a variety of analogue and
digital signal outputs. The number and type of signal
outputs varies with each product. They are tabulated in
Section 2.2.1.
1.1.3 Speaker Outputs
Uniti Series products incorporate stereo power ampliers
rated at between 30 watts and 80 watts per channel into 8
ohms. The power amplier is designed to drive one pair of
speakers via the sockets on the unit’s rear panel.
1.2 CD Player
UnitiLite • NaimUniti 2
The UnitiLite incorporates a sliding drawer CD transport
while the NaimUniti 2 incorporates a CD transport based
on the same swing-out mechanism used in other Naim CD
players. In both cases the CD player is able to play standard
“Red Book” CDs and CD-R discs. CD track order can be
programmed or tracks can be shued. See Section 6.4 for
more information.
The Uniti Series multi-mode radio combines an internet
radio (iRadio) player and DAB/FM tuner.
A total of 40 radio stations across all three modes can be
stored as presets. In DAB and FM mode, stations are tuned
by scanning the respective transmission bands. In iRadio
mode, a list of available radio stations is automatically
downloaded from a dedicated internet server. iRadio
requires broadband internet access via a home network
connection.
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1. Uniti Series Components and Audio Sources
The Uniti Series DAB module incorporates full broadcast
and station display capabilities. The FM module is fully RDS
(Radio Data System) capable.
Note: DAB and RDS broadcasts are not available in all
territories.
Uniti Series products can connect to a home network and
play audio les stored on appropriately congured UPnP™
servers. See Section 9.1 for more information.
Uniti Series products can play audio streams from other
Uniti products connected to the same home network.
Similarly, Uniti Series products can broadcast audio playing
via their UPnP™, iRadio, or USB inputs to a maximum of four
other Naim streamer products simultaneously connected to
the same network.
Note: Uniti Series units that broadcast audio to others are
known as “server streamers”. Uniti Series units that receive
audio are referred to as “client streamers”.
With its multiroom input enabled, a client streamer, when
in receipt of a stream, will automatically select that input
and play the audio. The client streamer will display its
“now playing” screen. Its list function, menu navigation
and transport controls (except stop) will not function while
the multiroom input is active. See Section 9.4 for more
information.
Note: Compatible audio le formats are listed in Section
Uniti Series products can connect to a home network and
play Spotify® Connect audio streams from devices running
an appropriate Spotify® app. A Spotify® Premium account is
required. See Section 9.2 for more information.
Note: Spotify® Connect is not available in all countries.
For a list of availability by country visit the support pages
at www.spotify.com/connect.
Uniti Series products can connect to a home network
and play TIDAL audio streams via iOS or Android devices
running versions 4.6 (iOS) or 1.6 (Android) or later of the
Naim App. A TIDAL subscription is required. See Section 9.3
for more information.
Uniti Series products can play Bluetooth audio streams from
Bluetooth devices running an appropriate audio playback
app. See Section 10 for more information.
Note: TIDAL is not available in all countries. For a list of
availability by country visit the support pages at:
https://support.tidal.com
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2. Installing and Connecting
Your Uniti Series product should be installed on an equipment stand intended for the purpose. Do not stand it directly on
top of another item of equipment and ensure it is well ventilated. Care should be taken to ensure that it is level. It should be
installed in its nal location before connecting cables or switching on. Uniti Series products have no standby mode and are
intended to be left switched on.
Note: A transit screw on the underside of the NaimUniti 2 case should be removed before use and replaced if the unit is
to be moved. This transit screw must not be used in any other Naim product. Handle NaimUniti 2 with extra care once the
transit screw is removed.
Connecting your Uniti Series product mains power and to a variety of audio peripherals and sources is described in the
following paragraphs. Diagram 2.11 illustrates the rear panel connection sockets.
2.1 Mains Power Connection
Connect your Uniti Series product to a mains power socket
using either the mains cable supplied or a Naim Power-Line.
2.2 Audio Signal Connections
Table 2.2.1 lists the audio inputs and outputs provided
on each Uniti Series product. Always use high quality
interconnect cables to connect inputs and outputs.
Note: Post volume control output signals are aected by
volume adjustments. Pre volume control output signals
are unaected by volume adjustments and must be routed
via a volume control before reaching a power amplier.
2.2.1 Audio Signal Inputs and Outputs
UnitiQute 2
Type Name Format Notes
Input Analogue Analogue RCA phonos Fixed volume capable
Input Front Analogue 3.5mm jack Combined auto-switching analogue/digital socket
Digital 3.5mm mini-TosLink
Input dig. 1 Digital coaxial (RCA phono)
Input dig. 2 Digital optical (TosLink)
Input dig. 3 Digital coaxial (RCA phono)
Input dig. 4 Digital optical (TosLink)
Output Preamp Analogue RCA phonos Post volume control
Output Digital Digital BNC Pre volume control
UnitiLite
Type Name Format Notes
Input an. 1 Analogue RCA phonos Fixed volume capable
Input an.2 Analogue RCA phonos Fixed volume capable
Input Front Analogue 3.5mm jack Combined auto-switching analogue/digital socket
Digital 3.5mm mini-TosLink
Input dig. 1 Digital coaxial (RCA phono)
Input dig. 2 Digital optical (TosLink)
Input dig. 3 Digital coaxial (RCA phono)
Input dig. 4 Digital optical (TosLink)
Output Preamp 4-pin DIN Post volume control
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2.2.1 Audio Signal Inputs and Outputs
NaimUniti 2
Type Name Format Notes
Input Phono Analogue 5-pin DIN Includes DC power supply for Naim phono preampliers
Input an. 1 Analogue RCA phonos Fixed volume capable
Input an. 2 Analogue RCA phonos Fixed volume capable
Input an. 3 Analogue RCA phonos Fixed volume capable
Input Front Analogue 3.5mm jack Combined auto-switching analogue/digital socket
Digital 3.5mm mini-TosLink
Input dig. 1 Digital coaxial (RCA phono)
Input dig. 2 Digital optical (TosLink)
Input dig. 3 Digital coaxial (RCA phono)
Input dig. 4 Digital optical (TosLink)
Output Preamp Analogue 4-pin DIN Post volume control
Output Subwoofer Analogue RCA phonos Twin mono outputs. Post volume control
Output Line Analogue RCA phonos Pre volume control. For second integrated amplier or preamplier.
SuperUniti
Type Name Format Notes
Input an. 1 Analogue 5-pin DIN Fixed volume capable
Input an. 2 Analogue RCA phonos Fixed volume capable
Input an. 3 Analogue RCA phonos Fixed volume capable
Input Front Analogue 3.5mm jack Combined auto-switching analogue/digital socket
Digital 3.5mm mini-TosLink
Input dig. 1 Digital BNC
Input dig. 2 Digital coaxial (RCA phono)
Input dig. 3 Digital optical (TosLink)
Input dig. 4 Digital optical (TosLink)
Input dig. 5 Digital optical (TosLink)
Output Preamp Analogue 4-pin DIN Post volume control
Output Subwoofer Analogue RCA phonos Post volume control
Output Digital Digital BNC Pre volume control
Note: The Uniti Series front analogue/digital jack input socket can accommodate both conventional analogue 3.5mm
plugs and mini-TosLink optical digital plugs. It will automatically identify the type of plug inserted and handle the signal
appropriately.
Note: Uniti Series preamplier outputs are intended for connection to an upgrade or second power amplier, or a
subwoofer. The preamplier output is taken after the volume and balance controls so a power amplier or subwoofer(s)
connected to it will respond to volume and balance changes. The preamplier output always reects the selected input.
The NaimUniti 2 subwoofer output comprises two, post volume control, mono, RCA phono sockets. The SuperUniti
subwoofer output comprises one, post volume control, stereo pair of RCA phono sockets. Your local Naim retailer will be
able to supply appropriate cables for power amplier or subwoofer connection if necessary.
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2.3 Speaker Outputs
A set of stereo speaker connection sockets is provided
on your Uniti Series product rear panel. Custom Naim
Audio loudspeaker connectors are supplied to make the
connection, and in order to comply with current European
safety regulations these should always be used. Naim Audio
speaker cable will provide the best results, however, a range
of speaker cable types may be used without risk. Contact
your local Naim retailer for further advice. Use equal lengths
of speaker cable for each channel.
Ensure when connecting speakers that they are “in phase”.
That is, the positive and negative connection orientation at
both the speaker and amplier ends of the cable is the same
for both channels.
2.4 Headphone Output
Uniti Series products are tted on their front panels with a
stereo headphone socket. Insertion of a headphone plug will
mute the speaker outputs.
Note: Uniti Series products control and store volume
settings separately for headphones and speakers.
2.5 DAB/FM Aerial Connection
The Uniti Series DAB/FM tuner module requires a strong,
interference-free signal to enable high quality FM and
DAB reproduction. The rear panel DAB/FM Aerial socket
should be connected, via 75 ohm low-loss coaxial cable, to a
suitable aerial. The aerial should be mounted clear of large
obstructions and as high as possible; ideally on a roof.
Note: Your local retailer should be able to oer advice on
a suitable aerial and aerial installer.
2.6 Signal Ground Switch
Your Uniti Series product is tted on its rear panel with a
Signal Ground switch oering two positions: Chassis or
Floating. Select the Chassis position unless your Uniti Series
product is connected in a hi- system incorporating another
earthed source component, or mains “hum” is audible
through the loudspeakers. Contact your retailer, distributor
or Naim for advice if necessary.
Note: “Connected” in the context above means an
analogue audio signal cable that includes an earth
connection.
Note: All Naim CD players are earthed so the Signal
Ground switch should be set to oating if one is
connected in the system.
No damage will be done if the wrong Signal Ground position
is chosen, however the system sound quality may be
compromised.
Note: Uniti Series analogue input and output negative
connections for each channel are common. The mains
earth (ground) should always be connected regardless of
what other equipment is used. The mains earth primarily
grounds the case and the electrostatic screen within the
transformer, and is only connected to the signal negative
if the Signal Ground switch is set to Chassis. In order to
avoid hum loops, the signal negative of the whole system
should be connected to the mains earth in one place only.
2.7 USB Interface
Uniti Series products are tted with a front panel USB
interface intended for the connection of USB memory sticks
carrying audio les. The USB interface should not be used
for any other purpose.
Note: Most UMS (Universal Mass Storage) USB memory
sticks are compatible with the Uniti Series USB audio
interfaces. Other UMS devices might include portable
digital music players, smart-phones, tablet computers
and memory card readers. Non-UMS USB devices, such
as older MP3 players, may be connected to a Uniti Series
product analogue audio input from their headphone
sockets. See Section 8 for more information.
2.8 Network Connections
2.8.1 Wired Network Connection
Uniti Series products are tted on their rear panels with a
standard RJ45 Ethernet socket. This socket enables them to
join home networks via a network router to access internet
radio streams, to play audio les stored on UPnP™ servers,
to play Spotify® Connect and TIDAL streams, and to play
from or broadcast to other Naim streamers on the same
network.
Note: Ethernet-over-mains hardware may be used and
provides a simple and convenient method of wired home
network connection. However, depending on mains wiring
factors specic to each home environment, the presence
of network data on the mains supply may compromise
overall system sound quality. If any sound quality
compromise is found to be unacceptable, dedicated
network cabling should be installed as the preferred
option, or alternatively wireless networking can be
employed.
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2.8.2 Wireless Network Connection
If your Uniti Series product is to connect wirelessly to the
home network, the supplied Wi-Fi aerial must be tted to
the rear panel Wi-Fi aerial socket. Wireless conguration
will also be necessary before network connection can be
made. See Section 4.7.1.
Note: The Wi-Fi aerial is the longer of the two supplied.
2.8.3 Network Settings
Uniti Series products are set up when originally shipped not
to require any on-site network conguration but to connect
to networks automatically (DHCP is used by default).
However, if your Uniti Series product has been previously
used, its network conguration may have been altered
leaving it unable to connect automatically. If this appears
to be the case ensure that DHCP is selected in the Network
Settings menu and re-start the unit. If the problem still
persists carry out a Factory Reset operation (by selecting
Reset All Settings from the Factory Settings setup menu)
and try again.
Note: Wireless conguration data and user radio presets
will be deleted during the Factory Reset operation.
2.9 Bluetooth
Uniti Series products are able to play Bluetooth audio
streams from Bluetooth capable devices incorporating
an appropriate audio playback app. The Bluetooth aerial
supplied must be tted to the rear panel Bluetooth aerial
socket.
Note: The Bluetooth aerial is the shorter of the two
supplied.
2.10 Control and Update Sockets
Uniti Series products are tted on their rear panels with a
variety of rear panel control and update interface sockets.
• Remote In and Out sockets can be used for RC5 remote
control via a wired connection or a remote IR repeater.
• Mini-USB sockets enable rmware upgrades and
diagnostic tests to be carried out. Contact your Naim
retailer for more information if required.
Note: The mini-USB interface is not intended for the
connection of USB memory devices.
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2.11 Connections
UnitiQute 2
2. Installing and Connecting
AC ONLY
FREQUENCY: 50/60 Hz
INPUT POWER: 200 VA
FUSE RATING: ANTISURGE
100-120 V: T4.0AL
220-240 V: T2.0AL/250V