Naim Uniti Core Music Server

Uniti Core Uniti Core is the ultimate music manager, able to create bit-perfect copies of your favourite CDs and serve them and the rest of your digital music collection up to music players around your home. Simply load a CD and Uniti Core will expertly rip and catalogue your music. Choose from a range of internal and external storage options for your new digital library. Uniti Core is the perfect music-server partner not just for the Uniti Atom, Uniti Star and Uniti Nova players, but many other music-streaming players, speaker or systems, from Naim and beyond. It can stream to up to 12 different players at once. As well as being a sleek music archivist and server, Uniti Core can also act as a superb music source. Award-winning performance combines with excellent build quality and usability, wrapped in a beautiful British design that will give you years of entertainment. Master the Uniti Core and explore a world of music via the Naim App.   Rip, store, serve and play your music    UPnP™ (Universal Plug ‘n’ Play) Serve your music to as many as 12 Uniti all-in-one players or other Naim streamers with up to 32 bits/384 kHz. Uniti Core will scan the network for shared audio files, including your iTunes library. CD Ripping Create bit-perfect copies of your CDs, store them internally or to a USB-connected storage device and play them back via Uniti Core (external DAC or digital-input amplifier required). Digital Output Connect your external DAC or digital-input amplifier to the precisely timed, re-clocked transformer-isolated S/PDIF output on the rear panel. Storage and Back up You can choose to fit an HDD (Hard-Disk Drive) or SSD (Solid-State Drive) with a capacity of up to 8 TB – enough space for 100,000 tracks. Alternatively, you can connect an external NAS (Network-Attached Storage) or a USB-connected storage device. NAS and USB storage can also be used as back-up locations. File Formats Supports a broad range of music formats including WAV, FLAC, DSD, Apple Lossless, AIFF, AAC, Windows Media-formatted files, Ogg Vorbis and MP3. Wireless Updates Update your system at the touch of a button via the Naim app.   So much more than a music server   Easy App control – in one room or many The Naim App – available for Apple and Android devices – makes it simple to control your Uniti Core, and even link up other music systems around your home into a stunning multi-room set-up. Use the App to access all your music, including your favourite radio stations, streaming services and playlists, and explore artist discographies and biographies.    REVIEW & AWARDS Naim Uniti Core - Read More  "It is good to see how far Naim has come in the power, quality and reliability of its digital products. The UnitiCore is a real advance on its predecessor and is heartily recommended in the context of a Naim system." - Chris Kelly   Total Uniti - Read More  "They are feature-packed yet easy to use and have a simply superb sound" - HI-FI WORLD    Uniti Nova & Uniti Core - Read More  "a true revolution in performance from Naim" - HI-FI + Uniti Core - Read More  "Designed to sit at the heart of a multiroom streaming audio system, the new Naim ripper/store/streamer also makes perfect sense as a stand-alone source." - GRAMOPHONE   The Naim Thing: Uniti Atom, Star, Nova and Core - Read More  "The products look beautiful and nicely designed, and are clearly targeted at getting you up and running with little mess and time invested." - Jon Iverson   SPECIFICATIONS  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 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. 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 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. Weight 7kg Finishes Brushed and anodised aluminium Dimensions (HxWxD) 95mm x 214mm x 265mm (HxWxD) Auto Standby time User selectable: adjustable from off up to 24 hours Mains Supply 115V or 230V, 50/60Hz 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, dependant 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