Naim United Nova PE: high-end one-box solution

Naim Uniti Nova series was created with the aim of combining audiophile needs with the practicality of using modern all-in-one systems. Let’s find out what the British brand presented

Naim Uniti Nova PE (Power Edition) is the newest top-of-the-line member of the Uniti Nova family. This is a music streaming system referred to as a “one-box” or to put it in Italian all-in-one. Key features include enough power to drive a large number of speakers thanks to class-D amplification that is ideal for projects like this, combining compactness and generous power

Naim Uniti Nova PE: Here’s what we know

Naim Uniti Nova PE is a system designed in Britain, particularly this new Power Edition from what we learn from the manufacturer’s website expresses the high technological and development content carried forward by the brand over its fifty-year history. As for the amplification section you will have a power output of 150 watts on 8Ω and 250W on 4Ω. This is not the first time Naim has used class-D amplifiers; in fact, we have already seen them on Mu-so, QB and Bentley Motors products. This class-D solution promises to drive big speakers such as Focal Sopra speakers without delay and at the same time maintain the classic Naim sound.

All you need for streaming

Naim Uniti Nova PE uses a state-of-the-art low-noise streaming card called NP800 that will allow you to play Internet radio stations and streaming services (Spotify Connect, Apple Music, Tidal e Qobuz Also available is connection via Bluetooth AptX HD, Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast. Naim Uniti Nova PE is also compatible with UPnP technologies and is Roon Ready certified. TheHDMI ARC will also allow you to control with your television remote control the volume of the Naim and obviously have a worthy companion for television audio. In addition to the TV remote control, you can control the Naim Uniti Nova PE via the ZigBee remote control or through the dedicated Focal & Naim APP (iOS and Android).

Availability and pricing

Availability starting in February for the Naim Uniti Nova PE. whose price on the website of Italian distributor Green Sounds stands at 10,950 euros.

Main technical specifications

Here are some technical features of the Naim Uniti Nova PE

Streaming: built-in Chromecast, Apple AirPlay2, TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Spotify® Connect, Qobuz, Bluetooth® (AptX HD), Internet Radio, UPnP™ (high-resolution streaming), Roon Ready.

Analog and digital inputs: 2 RCA pairs, 2 x 5-pin DIN, 2 x TOSLINK optical (up to 24 bit/96kHz) 2 x RCA coaxial (up to 24 bit/192 kHz, DoP 64Fs) 1 x BNC (up to 192 kHz, DoP 64Fs) 1 x HDMI ARC

Audio outputs: 1 x stereo power amplifier,1 x 4-pin DIN,1 x RCA pair,1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack