The Naim ND5 XS 2 is the first Audio Streamer in Naim's range, but don't think its basic. This is a fully fledged Hi Res capable streamer and offers wealth of connectivity. 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 are all present, as are standard Digital inputs and Analogue and digital outputs. The ND5 XS 2 is capable of partnering with any Integrated Amplifier or External DAC. All controlled by the beautiful Naim Audio App, available for iOS or Android devices.
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 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 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.
Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay, TIDAL, Spotify® Connect, Bluetooth (AptX HD), Internet Radio, UPnP™ (hi-res streaming), Roon Ready
2 x USB Type A socket (front and rear - 1.6A charge)
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)
1 x RCA pair1 x 5-pin DIN
Party Mode Streaming: Sync up to six Naim products and control via the Naim app
Update your system wirelessly via the Naim app
Ethernet (10/100Mbps), WiFi (802.11 b/g/n/ac with external antennae)
Windows Media-formatted content, MP3, ACC, OGG Vorbis streams and MMS
vTuner premium 5*
WAV - up to 32bits/384kHzFLAC and AIFF - up to 24bit/384kHzALAC (Apple Lossless) - up to 24bit/384kHzMP3 - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)AAC - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)OGG and WMA - up to 48kHz (16 bit)DSD - 64 and 128FsM4A - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)Note: Gapless playback supported on all formats.
Brushed and anodised aluminium
6.6kg
100V, 115V or 230V; 50 or 60Hz
Typical use: 11WNetwork standby mode: <2WDeep sleep: <0.5W
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
Power-Line
Naim App for iOS and Android