Over the past few years, the Naim has invested heavily in a new-generation streaming platform. This was first seen in the new Uniti system products with the Atom, Star and Nova all gaining five-star reviews. Here, that same platform is implemented in the company’s more premium hi-fi separates offerings, where a larger budget and greater purity of purpose allow the engineers to optimise the performance with far less compromise.
The NDX 2 is about as well equipped as they come, with no obvious holes in file compatibility, and it can play music up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD128. There’s aptX HD Bluetooth alongside Apple Airplay, Spotify Connect and Chromecast. Tidal is also embedded and it’s Roon-ready. This is a product that is more than happy to play any music file you have, in any way you want.
No-nonsense engineering
Naim’s products don’t feel particularly luxurious, but they are invariably solidly made and nicely finished. They tend to last decades too, thanks to a considered, no-nonsense approach to engineering, robust build and a service department that can still handle pretty much any product the company has ever made. That’s saying something, as Naim was founded in the early ’70s.
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