E23
Operation - Playback
9 Playback
The HDX is able to provide simultaneously one local output and six network streams. The
outputs you will employ from your HDX will depend on the type of system in which it is
used. The following paragraphs describe the various output options and their context.
9.1 Local Playback
The HDX is fitted with the following local outputs:
• A single analogue output with switchable DIN and phono
socket options.
• A single S/PDIF digital audio output with coaxial and
optical socket options. The digital audio output is a
duplicate of analogue output.
HDX audio outputs are intended to be connected to a hi-fi
system or systems located either in the same area as the
HDX or in nearby areas.
Selection of local playback can be made using the Local
and Network Browser interfaces.
In addition to the CDs stored on the HDX’s hard disk, DRM-
free MP3, AAC, WMA, FLAC or WAV audio files stored on
external storage devices can also be played by the HDX.
Note:
Memory sticks connected via USB must be in FAT,
FAT32, or NTFS format. Apple Macintosh formats are not
compatible.
Note:
Other playback file formats may be added as
firmware updates in the future. Contact your Naim retailer
or distributor for more information.
9.2 Network (streamed) Playback
The HDX is compatible with all NaimNet/StreamNet
enabled devices. In addition to providing network-based
remote control, NaimNet enables six unique streams of
audio files to be delivered from the HDX for playback
through NaimNet enabled output hardware in an almost
limitless number of areas.
Note:
Only 44.1kHz, 16 bit WAV or MP3 files identified and
presented by an HDX will be available for streaming via
StreamNet.
