Uniti and Hi Def files

not yet....16/44 for the time being. I imagine 24/96, if ever implemented, will be done by some software update that will not be here anytime soon.

See HDX update threads.

It will get done via software and is nothing compared to the scope of the HDX update coming soon. I suspect those with HDXs will think it worth the wait. If you thought you wanted an HDX before PC, just wait.

Many thanks for the replies. So my understanding here is that this will give me the equivalent of CD resolution. In terms of future support of hi-def, are you aware of what the DAC hardware will support in the Uniti. If it can support 24/96 then I agree a sware upgrade is likely. I'm a little concerned about making a big purchase if its not going to give me the level of future proofing i'd ideally like, i.e. support for hi-def

DAC device itself is capable of 24/192.

js, it is hard to believe that a s/ware update would be so significant in scope for the HDX whilst a similar upgrade would only be negligible in the case of the Uniti - it would be great if you could elaborate more; if protocol permits of course at this point in time..
Regards, Vik

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will be done by some software update that will not be here anytime soon.

Hopefully Nov 2009 naimuniti 24/96 software update

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Originally posted by Paul Stephenson:
Hopefully Nov 2009 naimuniti 24/96 software update

Good grief — that IS exciting news.
Looks like I'll have to start seriously investigating the NAS option now.
Thanks for the info.

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Originally posted by Viktor Lolev:
js, it is hard to believe that a s/ware update would be so significant in scope for the HDX whilst a similar upgrade would only be negligible in the case of the Uniti - it would be great if you could elaborate more; if protocol permits of course at this point in time..
Regards, Vik

HDX has more available uses and more elaborate interface with the system. More intricate software to write and troubleshoot, Uniti is already doing about all that's required and just needs a tweak.

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not yet....16/44 for the time being. I imagine 24/96, if ever implemented, will be done by some software update that will not be here anytime soon.

I'm not so shure whether this is correct. I was playing around with Plugplayer, streaming the music from my NAS. And I happened to play a StudioMaster Flac purchased in the Linn Store (24bit/192khz) without problems. I will doulbe check this evening and try to play other StudioMaster Files. I tried to find out in the specifications of Uniti but didn't find anything. It's still possible it does some downsampling.
Can anybody of Naim confirm this?

Right now, I think the highest it will accomidate is 24/48 in WAV.

I was definitely wrong about hidef files. Uniti can't play them, yet. But I learned on the Swiss High End Show this weekend that a (software/firmware) upgrade is planned for the beginning of next year, together with an interface to control Uniti through iPod/iPhone.
So soon Uniti will be able to play them.

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Originally posted by gmischol:
I was definitely wrong about hidef files. Uniti can't play them, yet. But I learned on the Swiss High End Show this weekend that a (software/firmware) upgrade is planned for the beginning of next year, together with an interface to control Uniti through iPod/iPhone.
So soon Uniti will be able to play them.

That definitely a good news! I was wondering how are we going to apply this update? using a CD with the new firmware or a file on a USB token or online as the uniti can connect to the WWW???
I didn't find any place to download any firmware on the naim website...

Recently purchased a Uniti as a second system. First up I'd agree with the above poster that 16 bit/44.1kHz can sound fantastic!

I'm finding the upper limit on bit rate to be 2.1 MB/s (24 bit/44.1kHz). i.e. The Uniti will happily play the NAIM label free Hi def downloads such as the current Gwyneth Herbert download. However I've had no luck with the 2.3 MB/s (24 bit, 48 kHz) 2L Nordic test samples or any of the Linn FLAC studio masters, which are I believe 9.2 MB/s (24 bit/192 kHz).

Definitely looking forward to a firmware upgrade if this ups the ante to 24 bit/96kHz!

Kind regards,

Paul.

I have been able to play both FLAC and WMA lossless at 24/44.1 on my NaimUniti

On the short clip that I tried I could not tell the difference between 16 and 24 bits.

I am looking forward to 24bit 96kHz support as that is what the High Definition recordings that I have seen use.

I have also found that streaming from an old PC works surprisingly well.

Michael Chare