Naim NDX 2 Network Player Streamer
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$5,599.00at The GRID HiFi & Home TheaterChecked 19 h ago
36% under what the other stores charge
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36% under what the other stores charge
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The NDX 2 is Naim's mid-tier network streamer and DAC, built to sit in a hi-fi rack and feed an amplifier. It plays high-res UPnP files up to 32-bit/384 kHz and DSD128, and covers AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Bluetooth aptX HD, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, Roon and vTuner radio. Its Burr-Brown PCM1792A DAC with Naim's own filters and discrete analogue stages is the headline upgrade over the original NDX, and the internal power supply can be replaced by an external XPS DR or 555 PS DR. Owners rate it for a lively, immersive sound and broad streaming support; rivals at the level tend to offer more polished apps or built-in room correction instead.
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Lowest price we've seen: $5,599.00 on Nov 10 at The GRID HiFi & Home Theater. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 10.
Owners and reviewers describe the NDX 2 as a lively, immersive streamer with strong timing and a clear step up from the original NDX. Most praise its streaming flexibility and build; complaints centre on the app, the price of upgrades and the size of the unit.
The Naim NDX 2 is a network music player and streamer. It plays high-res audio over UPnP from Naim Audio hard disk servers, network-attached storage (NAS) devices or a home computer, at up to 32-bit/384 kHz. It also supports AirPlay, AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth with the aptX HD codec, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, Roon and vTuner internet radio. Multiroom and Party Mode are supported.
Inside, it has a Burr-Brown PCM1792A digital-to-analogue converter with Naim's own digital filters and a discrete current-to-voltage converter. The streaming section uses Naim's network card with low-noise, high-speed LVDS signalling and decodes HD audio up to 32-bit/384 kHz or DSD128. The DAC clock controls the flow of audio data, and a SHARC DSP over-samples the data to 40-bit accuracy before it reaches the DAC. The integrated low-noise power supply has a custom toroidal transformer with separate windings for the digital and analogue sections. An external XPS DR or 555 PS DR power supply can be added as an upgrade.
A 5-inch colour display shows album artwork and track information. The player is controlled with the Naim app for iOS and Android. Through RC5 system integration, the app can also control compatible amplifiers connected to the player. The casing has a brushed and anodised aluminium finish.