Naim Audio ND5 XS

Detailed and insightful ; Expressive and rhythmically on point ; Lots of features and connections

No display screen

It may not be much to look at, but the Naim ND5 XS 2 focuses on class-leading sound over aesthetic gimmicks

Stunningly clear, precise and insightful sound quality ; Sturdy build and design ; Excellent specification ; Easy to use

Power supply upgrades aren’t cheap

A fully featured, insightful and captivating streamer that does it all – one of the best high-end streamers we’ve ever tested

Its ability to cope with 24-bit/192kHz streams future-proofs it for some considerable time and allows the lovers of hi-res to pursue their studio-master fix. The n-Stream app adds all the convenience to the package for which one could ask. In an...

Vivid soundscape with analog musicality. Sparkling dynamics and fine app control.

No screen. No remote control or buttons.

You can’t go wrong with an ND5 XS 2. If you can live without a screen and buttons on the front, you get one of the most well played and engaging music streamers in this class. It’s far from being the most advanced or best-equipped player out there, and...

Superb sound quality with huge detail and excellent bass, Comprehensive functionality, Very solid build, Upgradeable

Some limits to soundstage, Power supply is a significant cost, No shortage of competition

The Naim UnitiLite managed a Reference Status badge in Naim’s inaugural review on AVForums - some months later, I still cannot think of either a single box or collection of electronics I would recommend to somebody in place of it. Against this...

Levende lydbilde med analog musikalitet. Gnistrende dynamikk og strøken appstyring.

Ingen skjerm. Ingen fjernkontroll, eller knapper.

Man kan inte hamna fel med Naim ND5 XS 2. Om man kan leva utan skärm och knappar på fronten får man en av de mest välljudande och engagerande musikströmmarna i den här klassen. ND5 XS 2 är långt ifrån den mest avancerade eller bäst utrustade...

Drie-in-één (DAC, netwerkspeler en optionele radio) ; Quasi perfect geluid ; Gebruiksgemak ; Uitstekende app ; Flexibiliteit

Geen USB-poort achteraan

Gut verarbeitet, einfach zu bedienen und mit einem Klangbild gesegnet, dass zwar nicht jeder Anlagenkonstellation und nicht jedem Hörgeschmack entgegenkommen wird, aber doch vielen – so kam Naims Netzwerkplayer ND5 XS bei mir an.