Streaming Audio

Good morning every one, I admit not having re-read all the doc or thoroughly searched the Forum, so maybe a daft question: do the Naim UPnP servers (mainly HDX/UnitiServe, but maybe NS0x as well) transcode non-WAV files to LPCM (as WAV I guess ?)...

Hi, My system is CDS3,XPS2,252,250 and now looking for a new player as the future for the CD is now coming to an end.  I will certainly not sell my my lovely CDS3, but am very interested in the new NDS. My problem is that I'm an "old" man...

How good is a NDX + XPS2? Compared to for example : 1. Mac Mini -> nDac + XPS22. Squeezebox / Sonos -> nDac + XPS23. ND5 XS -> nDac + XPS2 I already have a Naim Dac and an XPS2 but considering exchanging the Naim Dac for an...

Does anybody use Synology built-in UPnP Media Server and Logitech squeeze server for Synology NAS simultaneously? Is there any messing-up with ports or likewise?

Just got a HDX/NDAC. It is truly a wonderful combination for music. For cataloging, it is a nightmare. I have encountered some 1 big problem. I have a Network Share and a Music Store. Albums on the music store are all editable from the Naim...

Could someone explain why the new NDS will benefit from two as opposed to one 555ps's? In such a configuration what Burndy type cables will be required to run the NDS with one or two 555ps's? Finally does the new NDS and one or two 5555ps's...

Hi Naim knowledge, My friend has just bought a Supernait and is interested in adding a unitiserve to the front of it. Will he be able to just down load 24/192 quality music and save it on the Unitiserve hard drive directly or are additional...

Dear friends,I have been very confused, browsing this forum because I was not being able to find decent solution from posts and topics, regarding the above mentioned theme. Recently, I've gotten the opportunity to buy new D-link DNS-323 NAS with two...

I'm having trouble figuring out how to configure the settings in Disk Station Manager to transcode my FLAC files to WAV.  I've selected "enable transcode" in the Audio Station settings, but the files still seem to be streaming as FLACs....

Hi! I've recently moved in to a new apartment and my internet provider has preconfigured my network name to include greater than and less than signs. e.g. <abc123>. When I search for a wireless network on my Uniti the network name appears...

On the list on features for the ND5 XS on the Naim website product pages it says: "Naim reference non-magnetic, low-resonance low microphony case" I have an ND5 XS and it does not have a reference case (which I understand to be extruded...

I have just bought a laptop running Windows 64 bit. This has until now created a lot of frustration! The biggest one, at least the one I cannot solve is that theDesktop client installer, the latest from the website, does not  install. Is there a...

I am the proud owner of an HDX-SSD/NDAC/XPS2 and wonder if there will be a HDS or is the end of the line for Naim Servers? Disregarding the SQ differences, I find the HDX SQ very acceptable, overall I prefer the HDX package over the NDX as it has a...

Hola. Just an observation.... I've come to the conclusion that while my "streaming audio solution" sounds very nice indeed, it feels rather homogenized. As opposed the CD5XS/nDAC which brings out the respective CD's character and...

Hi, I have an NDX, which I am extremely happy with, except for UPnP. Sometimes I get perfect trouble-free performance for days, other times I have massive intolerable problems. I am using my iMac (quad-core G7 3.4GHz, 8Gb RAM, 2TB disk) with...

hi, allI've had ndac/xps2 for a year (headphones only) and I've loved it. Even the few itunes I've converted to wav sound great. Will the nd5 add to the sq or will it just be a little more convenient for playing rips. I've been happy...

Hello everyone! First of all, I am now a proud owner of NDX/202/200 S400!. Been listening to it for over a week now. Previous system was CD5XS/SN/S400 as loaner program while waiting for the orders to come.Music ripped using Itunes with different...

Hi, Anyone had chance to hear one of these yet? An even bigger ask: anyone heard the Bricasti M1 DAC in a Naim system? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks, Luke 

Well, I've had eventful few days since taking delivery of my NDX and 555PS. Initially set up by Phil from Cymbiosis, with the 555PS powering the NDX, and connected to the nDAC with DC1 cable.  Sounded great.  Had teething problems with...

It seems to be accepted that ripping in dbPowerAmp is preferable to ripping in iTunes.  If I do this, probably to loseless FLAC, how do I get the resulting rips into iTunes to get them onto my iPod?  Does this require some form of conversion?

I can't see any problem with it myself, but it seems that hardy anyone uses it to rip CD's or playback music files. iTunes on the other hand seems quite popular. So what is wrong with WMP? What am I obviously missing?! Peter

I have just gotten my SuperUniti out of the box & breaking in & am now in the process of ripping my cd's. I have heard that the best file formatto use in iTunes is the WAV Encoder. Is this correct? I'llimo what a huge difference the SU has made in another post soon. Cheers

Yesterday I shortly visited the TopAudio in MIlano. My main goal was to greet Luca Gombi from Suono e comunicazione and enjoy the Naim room.Playing was a complete XS system, topped by the new ND5XS, fed - presumably, I am not completely sure - from an...

I'd really appreciate some wisdom... Until now I've had no incentive to do this, however, for SQ reasons I've started the process of ripping CDs using iTunes onto my Macbook in apple lossless format. IMO, playback from Macbook via MF V-link...

Dear All, As outlined in other threads, I am thinking of replacing my Squeezebox Touch and North Star Essensio combo into either the ND5XS or a MacMini with an nDac. Consideration of either one of them depends on sound quality, balance towards my...