Naim ND5 XS 2 Network Music Player

Naim ND5 XS 2 Network Music Player Key Features: 

• 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
• Roon ready, Apple AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Qobuz, TIDAL, and Chromecast built-in to stream millions of songs from the world’s most popular streaming services
• vTuner 5* full-service internet radio
• Multiroom & Party Mode compatible
• iOS and Android Naim Audio app for intuitive control
• Bluetooth connectivity with aptX codec for quality audio playback
• Thanks to RC5 system integration, you can control compatible amplifiers that are connected to your network player directly from the Naim app on a phone or tablet

Product Description: 

The ND5 XS 2 uses our innovative new streaming platform with an expanded feature set. High-res UPnP™ streaming, AirPlay, AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth (apt X HD), Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, Roon compatibility, internet radio and multiroom streaming – alongside digital and USB inputs for conventional connections – make this versatile player the ideal partner for one of our integrated amplifiers.

Carefully selected and matched parts, an oversized toroidal transformer, decoupled PCB boards: the 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.

The streaming section of the ND5 XS 2 uses the latest Naim network card featuring low-noise, high-speed low-voltage differential signaling (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-to analog converter.

Developing a new streaming platform was one of the biggest projects we 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.

Specifications:

Streaming: Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay, TIDAL, Spotify® Connect, Bluetooth (AptX HD), Internet Radio, UPnP™ (hi-res streaming), Roon Ready
USB: 2 x USB 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

Connectivity: Multiroom Party Mode Streaming: Sync up to six Naim products and control via the Naim app
Updates: Update your system wirelessly via the Naim app
Network: Ethernet (10/100Mbps), WiFi (802.11 b/g/n/ac with external antennae)
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)
• Note: Gapless playback supported on all formats.

Finishes: Brushed and anodised aluminium
Weight: 6.6kg
Power Supply: 100V, 115V or 230V; 50 or 60Hz
Power Consumption: 

• Typical use: 11W
• Network standby mode: <2W
• Deep sleep: <0.5W

Storage: 2 x USB Type A socket (front and rear - 1.6A charge)
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
Upgrades: Mains Cable Power-Line
App Control: Naim App for iOS and Android