Naim Uniti Atom

Gorgeous, compact design ; Superb digital connectivity ; Clear, precise sound ; Beautiful color display

Only one RCA input

With gorgeous design, superb performance, and effortless ease of use, The Naim Uniti Atom is the perfect digital audio centerpiece.

Class-leading clarity and insight ; Lovely precise timing and impressive dynamic range ; Looks as impressive as it sounds

Really nothing noteworthy

Rarely does a product look and sound as good as the Uniti Atom, but here Naim has drawn big old capital S’s on Style and Substance

A stunning, well-thought-out design that can call attention to itself if you like, or just let it sit there and do its job showing only the time of day on its screen. ; First-class electronics that let the music play through. It’s very British (neutral...

While the remote is a good one, it’s glossy black and picks up fingerprints faster than Jack Webb. ; No subwoofer out ; There is a pre-amp out but a high-level output without volume control in the circuit would be nice so you can use the Atom as a...

Make no mistake, the Naim Uniti Atom is a $3800 component. At the same time, I’d be hard-pressed to find a pre-amp, amp, DAC, streaming system that sounds as good for less. If your tastes are high-end in equipment and music quality, adding a pair of...

Sound quality ; Design ; Versatility

Price ; App could be a touch more polished

The Atom is expensive. For this kind of money, you could put together any number of hi-fi setups, speakers included, that would deliver very respectable sound quality. However, few of them would be as stylish, multi-talented and compact as the Uniti...

Spectacular audio reproduction ; Excellent codec support at every level ; Magnificent craftsmanship

No RIAA pre-amp to support a turntable ; Front panel display is not a touchscreen

Naim doesn’t just design the Uniti Atom in the U.K., the box is also made there. That manufacturing decision—not just the bill of high-end materials—surely accounts for a good chunk of the Atom’s substantial price tag. What better way to ensure quality...

Outstanding clarity and insight ; Precise and well-balanced ; Great handle on timing and dynamics ; Great connectivity ; Stylish design

Pricey

A masterclass in style and substance. This is hi-fi for the 21st Century

Refined yet energetic performance ; Extremely comprehensive features ; Excellent build and aesthetics

Fractional lack of bass weight

In the time between the Atom being announced and finally hitting the market, this sector has become a critical one for many manufacturers. In a sense the delay meant that the spec of the Atom was fully known to rivals, thus giving them time to ‘get...

Naim Uniti Atom er en svært kompakt forsterker, som vi er sikre på mange vil forelske seg i. Ikke bare på grunn av dens lille fotavtrykk og veldreide utseende, eller fordi den kan spille så å si alt av musikkformater med et elegant brukergrensesnitt i...

Byggkvaliteten är exceptionell, ljudet är superbt och användarvänligheten likaså. Vad vi vet finns det inget bättre i den här klassen.

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