Just like NaimUniti, its multi-award-winning sibling, UnitiQute is right at the forefront
of modern music delivery technology, and its significance for music enthusiasts of all
aspirations is far greater than the simple sum of its component parts. For the committed
enthusiast with an existing Naim setup, UnitiQute can not only deliver exceptional Naim
music-making as a second system, but also play the role of gateway to all the new
digital music delivery formats - from USB memory sticks, UPnP™ streaming to internet
radio. For the more casual listener, UnitiQute can take the place of both the old hi-fi
system and the iPod dock, sound far better than either, and at the same time introduce
new worlds of audio ripe for exploration.
Music for
everyone
For starters, UnitiQute includes a preamplifier with two analogue inputs, five
24bit/192kHz-capable digital inputs and all the traditional Naim musical clarity and
transparency. Next, UnitiQute includes a muscular power amplifier that provides all the
rhythmic punch and definition you would expect from Naim. You want conventional
radio? Well, UnitiQute includes FM and DAB tuners that get the best possible
performance from either format. UnitiQute is happy also to play music from an iPod
or MP3 player via its front panel-mounted USB socket. The USB audio connection is
digital so iPod sound quality is optimised, and Apple authenticated too so compatibility
is seamless. And the same USB socket can be used to play music files in almost any
format at up to 24bit/96kHz resolution straight from a memory stick. And it doesn’t end
there. A network Ethernet socket and integrated Wi-Fi means that, along with everything
else, UnitiQute can easily tap into Internet radio or UPnP™ servers, a Naim HDX for
example, to drop almost unlimited music choices right into your lap. Talk about cute.
Small box
Big on features
Bringing everything audio, digital and analogue together is one thing, but making it
all work seamlessly together is something else entirely. UnitiQute is controlled by a
dedicated remote handset in combination with a large, clear display. The UnitiQute
user interface borrows the principles of intuition and accessibility, and much of the
substance, from the already proven NaimUniti interface. The interface is clear, intuitive,
uncluttered and makes light work of access to UnitiQute’s remarkable versatility and
performance. And an iPhone/iPod Touch Uniti control App, expected early in 2010 will
enhance the UnitiQute experience still further and raise its brilliance yet another notch.
Then there are the multi-room audio opportunities that UnitiQute opens up. With
a UPnP™ server, a wireless network router and a UnitiQute you have a very high
performance hi-fi system with access to almost limitless music. Add a second,
or even a third UnitiQute and you have a multi-room hi-fi system that installs
effortlessly, is easily modified and sounds outstanding.
Easy access to
your music
connect with your music
like never before
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