Pure streamer from Naim?

id buy one would be nice if naim could find the space in the SN as an optional extra like the r323 port

Hi, I don't think you will find here answers about these sort of questions about new products.

Anyway, my bet is Naim will launch streamers in a near future. It looks pretty logical once you are marketing DACs. A two box music server solution (streamer + DAC) and you just have to use a NAS or a computer as storage solution.
HDX (plus DAC as an upgrade) for those who don't want to deal with computers.

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Originally posted by T38.45:
Hi, will Naim build a pure streamer?

Depends on what you want it to do, and how...in theory, the Uniti should be able to perform the same function as a typical Linn DS unit, at a much better performance level than the Sneaky DS–and with a decent CD player as well.

Also–one very important point–I feel that the "Multi-room DS" bit is a misnomer, inasmuch as a true multi-room system should be able to send synchronous streams to multiple zones, just as a traditional analog matrix switcher system can.

The Linn DS units cannot, but NaimNet can–and can do video as well.

just like a Linn DS with Naim sound, with or without DAC...

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will Naim build a Pure streamer?

I doubt it; after all Pure never built a Naim portable radio AFAIK

The NaimUniti might be what you are after

I sure hope not..... I dont want Naim to make computer peripherals.

If a router cannot affect the SQ, I wont expect the streaming solution to either. A DAC is all you need.

A streamer without a DAC? What for? Then what's next? Naim Router, Naim Modem, Naim HDs, Naim mouse, Naimmini?

-Patrick

it only needs to be the size of a matchbox so could fit into an existing product. like dacs pres amps etc.

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Originally posted by ROTF:
The NaimUniti might be what you are after

It is. But without a CD player and amplifier please!

Steeve

...and on HDX level please :-)

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Originally posted by r-tee:
it only needs to be the size of a matchbox so could fit into an existing product. like dacs pres amps etc.

I thought the OP asked about a "pure" streamer. I took that to mean, it does nothing else.

This is exactly what I do not want.

The HDX, Naimnet (and uNiti I suppose) satisfies that portion of the market... and quite well.

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Originally posted by Steeve:

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Originally posted by ROTF:
The NaimUniti might be what you are after

It is. But without a CD player and amplifier please!

Steeve

a dac with wireless streamer - what i think all dacs will and should have in the future.

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Originally posted by pcstockton:
I sure hope not..... I dont want Naim to make computer peripherals.

If a router cannot affect the SQ, I wont expect the streaming solution to either. A DAC is all you need.

A streamer without a DAC? What for? Then what's next? Naim Router, Naim Modem, Naim HDs, Naim mouse, Naimmini?

-Patrick

HDX!!

Actually PC, I'm curious to hear your opinion after the DAC is released in a computer set-up vs. the HDX/DAC combination.

My guess from what I've heard is that there will be a big difference in music quality for a variety of reasons, including the music player portion of the HDX.

But, we'll see.

HDX - internal disks - cd slot + better dac = perfect streamer....that's what i mean!
I'm running a HDX/XPS so this sounds great but i do not use the internal disks:-) all my music comes from NAS!

AmeriGary,

Yes sir... that will be my first demo.

My current PC with Naim DAC vs. HDX with Naim DAC.

I am not going to get into who or what does the rips quite yet. I am going to concentrate on what is feeding the DAC and if that makes a sonic difference.

Given that the HDX is out of my budget and especially if it can be improved upon by the eventual Naim External DAC, I will start with a Naim DAC. That is a given.

If the HDX improves things dramatically, I suppose I am screwed. Well my plans on buying a house are

I dont expect the HDX to make a huge difference though.

It will probably still just be merely a very nice ripper and hard disc player. I cant imagine buying an HDX for this very limited application...

-Patrick (very excited to hear the Naim DACs)

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Originally posted by T38.45:
HDX - internal disks - cd slot + better dac = perfect streamer....

HDX - much much bigger internal disks - cd slot + better dac + all in one box= perfect streamer....

Minus the disc-ripping and internal storage, the HDX would still be a server, not a streamer (probably best termed a "stream renderer" or "stream player"). And a network file player (not a stream player).

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Originally posted by David Dever:
"stream player"

exactly what I dont want. I use Foobar... and will until something better comes along.

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Originally posted by pcstockton:
I dont expect the HDX to make a huge difference though.

Me too, if Naim DAC is mainly aimed to computer audio it should give its maximum performance through it. A computer is perfectly capable of stream top bits if properly setup. A dedicated streamer would be nice though, but IMO more because of convenience than because of performance.

...so did NAIM show the DAC in Munich?

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Originally posted by goldfinch:

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Originally posted by pcstockton:
I dont expect the HDX to make a huge difference though.

Me too, if Naim DAC is mainly aimed to computer audio it should give its maximum performance through it. A computer is perfectly capable of stream top bits if properly setup. A dedicated streamer would be nice though, but IMO more because of convenience than because of performance.

what would be nice is if the dac had a built-in streamer and connected to a laptop which you could download and install naimnets media playing software onto. then you music could be on a computer system as before. the only thing needed is the sofware really but a nicely synced streamer is an advantage its like the AE/itunes setup only 24/192 and with a proper dac.

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what would be nice is if the dac had a built-in streamer and connected to a laptop which you could download and install naimnets media playing software onto. then you music could be on a computer system as before. the only thing needed is the sofware really but a nicely synced streamer is an advantage its like the AE/itunes setup only 24/192 and with a proper dac.

Sounds like a Linn DS player.

Yes we so need a Naim DS player. I would buy that in a heartbeat. Even if it mean I have to part with my much loved Transporter.

hi JYOW, same for me...i would sell my hdx for a pure streamer now i know what streaming can do!

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Originally posted by T38.45:
i would sell my hdx for a pure streamer

I will GLADLY take it off of your hands for $3500.

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Originally posted by T38.45:
hi JYOW, same for me...i would sell my hdx for a pure streamer now i know what streaming can do!

i just need the naimnet media player and the streamer