Any user experiences with Uniti Star/Nova?

Posted by: Oscar_F on 03 July 2018

Hi

After 8 years having a 1st generation Uniti in my life I am considering my next move. I was seriously considering going back to separates but my local dealer is pushing me to consider the Uniti Star or the Nova. If i decide to go this way I will probably go with the Star as I own a large collection of CDs that I continue playing on a regular basis.

Is there any user out there that has upgraded from an original Uniti to a Star or a Nova and can provide some feedback? I am also interested on any other users experiences with them, even if not being previous users of the Uniti.

Thanks for your help

Posted on: 03 July 2018 by joepreppy

Hi,

I upgraded from Uniti2 to Nova.

I have a number of CD's but I have realised that upgrading online subscriptions (such as Qubuz, Spotify and Tidal) I was listening less and less a full CD. Streaming is mostly the way I now experience music (still enjoy vinyls).   Nova rather than Star was the obvious choice for me.

I was listening the Uniti2 with Naim Allae speakers and Naim cables (same ones from the 80's!). And getting the occasional listening fatigue.

At first I wasn't well impressed by the Nova sound. In comparison to the Uniti2 it seemed somehow subdued, less energetic.

I then added an excellent BK sub but felt  that - even kept at minimum gain - it wasn't really cohesive. Maybe I found placement limits.

I eventually changed speakers and cables and found a match made in heaven. Speed, detail, depth, even some warmth.

So, yes, Nova (and I assume Star too) will bring a new sound signature,  you may have to see how they integrate in your components chain.

 

Posted on: 03 July 2018 by Nick Lees

I had a Star as a loaner while my 552/500 was off being serviced and DR’d. I fully expected a couple of months of sonic misery (in comparison) but ended up surprised and delighted by it. It’s a supremely musical little box which I’d recommend to anyone for this sort of money.

Posted on: 03 July 2018 by Gazza

I already had the Core for my cd Rips so bought a Nova, have been delighted with it. It’s got me back into music and Hifi in general, very pleased.