The clue is in the name: this system is the star of the show. With plenty of features and the ability to play, rip, store and serve your treasured music collection, Uniti Star offers infinite possibilities. Stream your music in high-resolution, play or rip your CDs, tune in to your favorite radio stations, access a world of music with a host of streaming services, and dramatically improve the audio quality of your TV or games console.
Ready to go with practically any speaker set-up, Uniti Star will have you rediscovering your entire music collection with a deep, immersive sound.
OVERVIEW
This all-in-one player packs a heavy punch. Since Uniti Star includes a CD player alongside streaming and amplification technology, Naim engineers paid special attention to preserving thermal stability and decreasing interference between components. The custom-integrated CD drive also doubles as a ripper, making Uniti Star the most versatile all-in-one in the Uniti line.
Uniti Star is a powerhouse offering 70W per channel into 8 Ohms; it will match your desire to turn up the volume effortlessly. The powerful new Uniti Star is the perfect solution for exploring the new world of digital audio and staying connected to your CDs.
FEATURES
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Chromecast built-in: New for Uniti is native support for Google’s latest technology, Chromecast built-in. This streaming service allows you to seamlessly link to hundreds of supported apps including Deezer, Qobuz, Plex, TuneIn, Soundcloud and Pandora from your smartphone or tablet and stream directly to Uniti.
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Apple AirPlay: Stream music from your iDevice or from iTunes and Apple Music.
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TIDAL: The lossless streaming service is integrated into the system for an immersive, high-quality sound experience. Plus get a 90-day free trial of the lossless HiFi-tier service (terms and conditions apply).
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Roon Ready: Roon transforms the experience of browsing music. Beautifully laid-out metadata is located automatically, then interconnected by links to build a surfable, searchable digital magazine about your music collection.
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Spotify® Connect: Discover millions of songs from the world’s most popular streaming service with the built-in Spotify Connect feature.
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Bluetooth (aptX HD): The new Uniti all-in-one players now feature aptX HD. Pair your Bluetooth device and instantly play back your music in high definition ‘better than CD’ quality.
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Internet Radio™: Access thousands of internet radio stations and save your favourite pre-sets for easy access.
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UPnP™ (Universal Plug ‘n’ Play): Stream your stored music from a PC, Mac or network-attached storage in high-res ‘better than CD’ quality.
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Digital Input (S/PDIF): Boost audio from digital sources such as TVs, set top boxes or games consoles.
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Analogue Output: For connection to an external power-amplifier or a sub-woofer.
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Headphones: Front panel 3.5mm headphone jack with new upgraded headphone amplifier with significantly improved bass extension.
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CD Playback and Ripping: Create bit-perfect copies of your CDs, save the data to a USB-connected storage device or an SD-card and then play back the music through your Uniti Star.
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Storage: Store up to 20,000 tracks to a local USB-connected storage device or an SD-card and either play them back through your Uniti Star or serve them to other Naim streamers on your home network.
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HDMI ARC: New Uniti all-in-one players feature an HDMI ARC input so you can easily connect your TV to experience audiophile sound quality from your favorite film or game.
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Multiroom: New Uniti allows you to play music from any source in multiple rooms simultaneously – simply sync the units using the Naim control app. Or play different music in every room. You can also serve any music stored on your Uniti Atom to other Uniti all-in-one players or Naim streamers at full CD quality.
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Wireless Updates: Over-the-air updates via the Naim App now enable you to update your Uniti system at the touch of a button.
SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Inputs
- DAB/FM: Optional DAB/FM module available
- Memory Card: 1 x SD Card
- Streaming: Chromecast Built-In, Apple AirPlay, Roon Ready, TIDAL, Spotify® Connect, Bluetooth (AptX HD), Internet Radio, and UPnP™
- USB: 2 x USB Type A Socket (front and rear)
- Analog: 1 x RCA; 1 x 5-pin DIN
- Digital (S/PDIF): 2 x Optical TOSLink (up to 24bit/96kHz); 2 x Coaxial RCA (up to 24bit/192kHz, DoP 64Fs); 1 x BNC (up to 192kHz, DoP 64Fs); 1 x HDMI ARC
Audio Outputs
- Analog: 1 x Stereo power amplifier; 1 x RCA sub/pre output; 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
Certification and Licenses:
- Certification: Apple AirPlay, Chromecast Built-In, Bluetooth, AptX HD, zigbee RF4CE, Rovi, HDMI, NTFS, HFS and Wi-Fi.
Connectivity
- 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 (10/100Mbps), WiFi (802.11 b/g/n/ac with internal antenna)
Formats
- CD Formats: Audio CD (Red Book, CD and CD-R)
- Internet Radio Formats: Windows Media-formatted content, MP3, ACC, OGG Vorbis streams and MMS
- Internet Radio Provider: vTuner premium 5*
- 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. All formats to 384kHz maximum over wireless network.
Physical
- Finishes: Brushed and anodized aluminum
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 3.75" x 17" x 10.5"
- Weight: 26.5 lbs.
Power
- Auto Standby time: User selectable: adjustable from off up to 2 hours
- Amplifier Output: 70W per channel into 8 ohms
- Mains Supply: 115V, 230V; 50 or 60Hz
- Power Consumption: Typical use: 130W; Network standby mode: <2W Deep sleep: <0.5W; Network Standby (with SD Card and/or USB devices attached): > 15W* *Actual power consumption will vary depending on the size and type of attached SD card or USB devices.
Ripping and Storage
- CD Ripping: Create bit-perfect copies of your CDs, store them on the local storage and play back.
- Storage: Store up to 20,000 tracks to a local USB connected storage device and serve to a network-connected player.
Accessories
- Supplied with Remote control, cleaning cloth and quick start guide.
User Control
- App Control: Naim App for iOS and Android
- Front Panel: 5"" color LCD display and rotary volume control with proximity sensor and four buttons
- Handheld: Zigbee RF4CE
