Streaming Audio

For those who are interested, Allo has just released the DigiOne Signature, and if you use the voucher code "Roon10" you get 10 percent discount.

As of the last two weeks I am the proud owner of an NDX and a supernait 2 - connected via a highline and the sound is great. In order to connect my modified mac mini via Audirvana and USB to the system it seems I need an outboard DAC. Budget is about 1K ( GBP) It seems that my options are Naim DAC or Naim V1 secondhand hugo 1 or qutest. Does anyone have any suggestions ? Left field option could be to "Just" connect via optical and spend the money on a PSU The DAC doesnt need to be portable .

hi all most of my collection is redbook rips and as many others I have very mixed results with high def downloads. A great hidef is clearly a different league, but a bad one often ‘remastered’ is worse than redbook. Its a jungle, and I am only interested in hidef using the original mastering as means to hedge. now that hidef has been around for quite a while, I would expect this market to also mature. How and where can I best buy hidef in original masters? I dont have that easy access as...

Hi everyone, I've just got a second Hand HDX 2TB (SW V, 17b) from an authorised Naim dealer. The other day, I tried to copy my HighRes-Downloads from my computer-HDD to the internal storage of the HDX, but I could't find the downloads-folder. The HDX is displyed in my windows explorer (Win10) (under "my computer"), but it only shows the folders "All music", "Browse by device" and "CD collection", no "Music"-folder or "downloads" folder (as described in the reference manual). And there's...

hi, can anybody help here. Over the Xmas period multiroom stopped working between my Nova and Muso. When I select the little icon next to the volume bar in the app the Muso no longer appears as an option to enable multiroom to. if I power down (remove the mains cable) and power back up the Nova it works again, for a while, then stops working again. both devices are always available in the app and I can play music perfectly on both of them independently, just not via multiroom. nothing...

a naim integrated, a mac mini, and which make of external hard drives does best in this setup?

Hi folks, I have been fortunate enough to now own the all new NDX2 streamer. I would like to share this issue I have with anyone else who owns or maybe looking to own the streamer, firstly the volume on the new remote control does not operate as it should, it doesn't do anything up to now. I have called Naim Audio who have admittedly taken on the issue I have and will get in touch with me in due course to hopefully resolve the problem. Within the Naim app there are three volume settings to...

Is there a way to play Tidal MQA files on a 272? i.e. can Tidal files be passed through some other (inexpensive) MQA decoder that can do the first unfolds into a format that the 272 can play? If not, will such a box be invented soon, by Naim or by another manufacturer? To me it doesn't make sense for Naim to sell a top end streamer with built-in Tidal service when the streamer cannot play the hi res format of Tidal.

dear all i own dac v1 with could be usb connected to Mac or to synology. music library is on synology What is the suggested config?

Hi. I have lent my UnitiQute system to a friend who has no computer. The source he's using is a 64GB USB stick, which is pretty full of tracks, whereas when the UQ was here with me it was connected via the home network with TIDAL, iRadio, and a NAS as sources. I have not used this little box with a USB stick previously, but on his router-only (no modem/internet) home network, he has some problems. He is controlling the UnitiQute via the naim app on android. The UnitiQute is using the latest...

A bit of advice. I recently completed my hi-fi setup with the last link in the chain, the USB cable from my digital source to my DAC. I got hold of the reputedly excellent AudioQuest Diamond USB Type A to Type B Data Cable on black friday: www.futureshop.co.uk/audioquest-diamond-usb-type-a-to-type-b-data-cable?gclid=Cj0KCQiAg_HhBRDNARIsAGHLV50qvOJlVDPu2gy8gVRjfY9eTjAsjuP8KAYsDKkXCAMiWOQ-dZ3hyDsaAl7WEALw_wcB However, I've noticed that, if anything, both Tech House and Berlin Smack-Haus genres...

Hi All - not been here for a while, but have just taken the big step of upgrading my system. I now have an ND555 with a 552 and a 300 (still non DR - but that's planned) - all running into B&W 800D's - its great - and a big step up (to say the least!) from my 272, 555PSU, 300 system that I ran for the last few years. I've got a nice Klimax LP12 for all my Vinyl needs and that sounds great - but to be honest, thats a weekend persuit - i use Tidal for most of my listening (at least until...

Hi all. In the near future I’m going to go for either of the above, I do own a Qb but also other ‘brands’ in other rooms for listening on when around the house, currently using Mac mini via Audirvana & iTunes into the dac via usb, used to own a qute & miss the use of the naim app for the main system. My top priority is SQ in my main listening room, but it would be nice to just be able to ‘listen all over the house’ too. The Dac V1 would have to go if I get the ND5 to get the funds to...

I've switched to Qubuz, but hate it has no car integration (Car Play or Android Auto), but saw the other day Tidal (which does have full car integration) now allows (or will soon) Masters streaming from an Android mobile, currently only via a web browser and of course not native use of Masters on Naim streamers. So probably a plus for those also streaming on the go, aside from the MQA debate. ...

Just started using microRendu and Chord Qute Ex in place of Linn DS streamer. But what software will give me Audirvana quality qobuz and radio??? BBC R3 concerts are a joy. I used LMP 10 years ago with a squeezebox 1. Comprehensive interface but clunky. Serves my flac collection and allows radio , but I cant see how to get qobuz. Roon, as above, I only tested for a few weeks and think radio is there, but only Tidal (had it for a year and not for me), no qobuz and no support imminent ( iahve...

Hello - I tried searching this one and couldn't find anything on it that was recent. I have and NDX2/200/282 in the lounge with B&W 805D3s, Atom with Neat Iotas in the office and an Atom with Arcam Musos in the kitchen. It sounds fantastic when I am just in general listening mode. Having switched from Sonos recently I am SOOOOOOO happy with my new set up - I used to have a whole house sonos system with a ZP90 into the NDac in the lounge. I enjoyed it but this is now something else I feel...

Used it fine earlier today to control volume for LP playback. Batteries new a couple of weeks ago. Barely used as far as I can remember. This evening pressing buttons no effect but all segments of the 'volume ring' lit up. The online help doesn't identify this state. Tried re-pairing in case it had unpaired but no joy. I briefly turned the Nova off and on again and remote worked again. Odd one - anyone else seen this.

I am currently running the Naim app on my Iphone. I am going to buy a tablet to run the app going forwards and am looking at an Ipad or a Samsung device. I had assumed the app would be the same on either tablet but I have seen some bad reviews of the Android app. Is there any difference between the two apps (i.e Android or Apple)?

I picked up a Sonos Beam to use in the bedroom. I have thought about Naim Muso or KEF LSX but decided to give the Beam a try. So far so good. The best part so far is the ease of use for the whole family. My 10 and 6 year old are having a blast this morning playing different songs using the voice control. They have been playing music all morning which is way more than tgey have ever done with either of my other 2 systems. Sonos may not be HiFi but it does play music and is creating interest...

Can I install MinimServer as well still having Synology's Media Server on my Synology NAS (DS216j)? I wanted to try the former because reading through FAQs on here and content elsewhere, it seems liked because of better cataloguing/searching of the music library, although there were historic issues with it running after a DSM update or NAS sleep cycle (although I missed if those are fixed). I am assuming that if I install MinimServer as well, all that will happen (dangerous..!?) is that the...

hi all i just got a core that will run with a large ssd so it can be in my rack silently and linked with wire to my nd555. Any tips on how to setup and esp transfer rip files from my NAS. All rips are done with my old unitiserve. NAS and Core will be on same network and for transfer i can setup to same cisco switch with wire. later i want to use my NAS as backup to core. thanks! lars

Hello! New to the forum and new to Naim! I purchased a Muso QB and love it. The problem being that when I load radio stations on the naim app, not all of them load. For example, if I go to iradio, select location then Europe, no matter which country I select within Europe, the ‘all stations’ option doesn’t load up any radio stations. This is also the case for ‘added stations’ - nothing loads up. I have contacted naim, but they only advise resetting the app, the QB and the internet router...

I have just replaced my Melco N1 with a Melco N10. This is a 2 ‘shoebox’ system, one of which is a separate power supply. I was able to A/B both in my system, and the improvement is impressive. It can be characterised as lower noise and more detail. I know that many are sceptical about the possibilities of this type of technology, but my ears tell me it works. I believe it will get better when burned in. A whole new music collection yet again! It’s expensive but, for me, it represents VFM in...

I'm running on latest software version of my Uniti Star, but every once in a while the cover art of tidal is stuck on the screen and need to reset. Anybody an idea if and how I can ensure it doesn't happen?? Can't find a single cause for this problem...

Noticed from the tech press yesterday Google is to discontinue the Chromecast Audio. This has since been confirmed. There will be no further production after existing stocks are gone but the product will still be supported. If you were thinking of trying one of these little devices then now could be the time to buy. I ordered one yesterday from MyMemory (£24.99 inc del). So buy now before stocks are gone if you want to try one.