Naim ND5 XS 2 Network Player
Naim ND5 XS 2 Network Player Top View
Naim ND5 XS 2 Network Player Rear Panel
Naim ND5 XS 2 Network Player
Naim ND5 XS 2 Network Player Top View
Naim ND5 XS 2 Network Player Rear Panel

Naim ND5 XS 2 Network Player

£2,499.00

Carefully selected and matched parts, an oversized toroidal transformer, decoupled PCB boards: the Naim ND5 XS 2 benefits from classic Naim engineering and fastidious attention to detail to ensure that it delivers natural, engaging sound quality from all sources.

  • UPnP-enabled to allow streaming of audio files at up to 32bit/384kHz resolution from Naim Audio hard disk servers, network-attached storage (NAS) devices or any home computer

  • Supports a broad range of music formats: WAV, FLAC, DSD, Apple Lossless, AIFF, AAC, Windows Media-formatted files, M4A and MP3. Gapless playback on all file formats

  • Two 24bit/192kHz capable digital inputs (S/PDIF) and two optical inputs to support optimum connection to external sources

  • iOS and Android Naim Audio app for intuitive control

  • Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay, TIDAL, Spotify® Connect, Bluetooth (AptX HD), Internet Radio, UPnP™ (hi-res streaming), Roon Ready

Carefully selected and matched parts, an oversized toroidal transformer, decoupled PCB boards: the Naim ND5 XS 2 benefits from classic Naim engineering and fastidious attention to detail to ensure that it delivers natural, engaging sound quality from all sources.

  • UPnP-enabled to allow streaming of audio files at up to 32bit/384kHz resolution from Naim Audio hard disk servers, network-attached storage (NAS) devices or any home computer

  • Supports a broad range of music formats: WAV, FLAC, DSD, Apple Lossless, AIFF, AAC, Windows Media-formatted files, M4A and MP3. Gapless playback on all file formats

  • Two 24bit/192kHz capable digital inputs (S/PDIF) and two optical inputs to support optimum connection to external sources

  • iOS and Android Naim Audio app for intuitive control

  • Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay, TIDAL, Spotify® Connect, Bluetooth (AptX HD), Internet Radio, UPnP™ (hi-res streaming), Roon Ready

Description

The streaming section of the ND5 XS 2 uses the latest Naim network card featuring low-noise, high-speed low-voltage differential signalling (LVDS) to route the digital audio signal. The higher speed is capable of decoding all HD audio formats at up to 32 bits/384 kHz or DSD128. Rather than the source acting as the digital timing master, our new streaming board turns things around and allows our DAC clock to control the flow of audio data. The data is integer-over-sampled in a SHARC DSP to an incredible 40-bit accuracy before it’s fed to the PCM1791A Burr-Brown digital-toanalogue converter. 

Developing a new streaming platform was one of the biggest projects Naim have ever taken on. Naim engineers across all disciplines – electronic, industrial, acoustic and mechanical – worked for three years to create a system that could make the most of online services such as TIDAL and Spotify while adding future-proof flexibility through Chromecast built-in. Supporting faster data rates with dual-band Wi-Fi and the latest 802.11ac protocol, this robust platform was designed for the highest performance on every level. 

 
Technical Information

STREAMING

  • Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay, TIDAL, Spotify® Connect, Bluetooth (AptX HD), Internet Radio, UPnP™ (hi-res streaming), Roon Ready

USB

  • 2 xUSB Type A socket (front and rear - 1.6A charge)

DIGITAL (S/PDIF)

  • 2 x optical TOSLink (up to 24bit/96kHz)

  • 1 x coaxial RCA (up to 24bit/192kHz, DoP 64Fs)

  • 1 x coaxial BNC (up to 24bit/192kHz, DoP 64Fs)

ANALOGUE

  • 1 x RCA pair

  • 1 x 5-pin DIN

MULTIROOM

  • Party Mode Streaming: Sync up to six Naim products and control via the Naim app

INTERNET RADIO FORMATS

  • Windows Media-formatted content, MP3, ACC, OGG Vorbis streams and MMS

INTERNET RADIO PROVIDER

  • vTuner premium 5*

AUDIO FORMATS

  • WAV - up to 32bits/384kHz

  • FLAC and AIFF - up to 24bit/384kHz

  • ALAC (Apple Lossless) - up to 24bit/384kHz

  • MP3 - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)

  • AAC - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)

  • OGG and WMA - up to 48kHz (16 bit)

  • DSD - 64 and 128Fs

  • M4A - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit

MAINS SUPPLY

  • 100V, 115V or 230V; 50 or 60Hz

UPDATES

  • Update your system wirelessly via the Naim app

FINISHES

  • Brushed and anodised aluminium

WEIGHT

  • 6.6kg

SUPPLIED WITH

  • Power-Line Lite cable (UK denominations only)

  • 5-pin DIN interconnect cable

  • BNC to RCA adaptor

  • Wi-Fi (x2) and Bluetooth antennae

  • Cleaning cloth

  • Quick start guide