Extremely high quality sound
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Product details
Brand: Naim
ND5 XS 2
The ND5 XS2 is a versatile player with innovative streaming technology, including high-res UPnP™ streaming, AirPlay, Chromecast, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, Roon compatibility, internet radio, and multiroom streaming. It also has digital and USB inputs. The player benefits from classic Naim engineering, with carefully selected parts, an oversized toroidal transformer, and decoupled PCB boards for natural and engaging sound quality.
Features
This device streams high-quality audio files from different sources and supports various music formats. It has two digital inputs and two optical inputs that support optimal connection to external sources. It features a front-panel USB port, Bluetooth connectivity, and RC5 system integration. It's Roon ready, multiroom and Party Mode compatible, and has an iOS and Android Focal & Naim App.
Technology & Craft
The ND5 XS 2 streaming section uses the latest Naim network card with LVDS, decoding all HD audio formats at up to 32 bits/384 kHz or DSD128. The new streaming board allows the DAC clock to control the audio data flow, and the data is oversampled in a SHARC DSP with 40-bit accuracy before being fed to the PCM1791A Burr-Brown digital-to-analogue converter.
GTIN: 5060332107766
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Purchased the Naim ND5 XS2 where it has intergrated into my existing Naim equipment perfectly and given the right recording the sound quality is on par with my Naim cd player I highly recommend anyone looking to purchase a quality network streaming player have a listen to the ND5 XS2 you won’t be disappointed.
Reply from Peter Tyson
Thank you for sharing your experience of your recent purchase. We’re so pleased to hear that you recommend the ND5 XS 2.
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As far as I can tell, the player itself is fine, but the experience it let down by the associated Naim and Focal app, which has all sorts of problems. As the player is completely dependant on the app for control, this makes it a poor choice. Perhaps you could use Roon with it more successfully, but this is a paid service. I don't think I will be bothering with Naim in the future.
Reply from Peter Tyson
Hi Michael,
Sorry to hear the app spoiled the usage of the product for you. We will pass your feedback onto Naim about this.
Kind Regards