Naim launches Uniti Atom Headphone Edition (1 Viewer)

[Martin Dew]

Naim Audio has today launched the Uniti Atom Headphone Edition, a headphone-optimized version of the Uniti Atom music streaming system. Not only does Naim say that the new player is “designed to be the ultimate solo listening source” but, unlike traditional headphone amplifiers and DACs requiring a separate computer or streaming device, the new system only requires headphones to be added.
Priced at $3,290 (identical to the standard Uniti Atom) the new product borrows tech from Naim’s Statement amplifier. Music services supported include Qobuz, TIDAL and Spotify, as well as mulitple Internet radio options (with the bonus of curated HD stations) and podcasts. There is also AirPlay 2 support, Chromecast built-in and Roon Ready compatibility. Various digital and analogue inputs will allow connections ranging from turntables to USB drives, with file resolution support up to 32bit/384kHz...

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[Robin9]

Being an ex-audiophile, I am fully familiar with people spending large sums of money on audio equipment. I used to do it myself. To spend more than three thousand bucks on headphones however strikes me as idiotic because there are numerous good quality 'phones for far less.

 

[Scott Merryfield]

Being an ex-audiophile, I am fully familiar with people spending large sums of money on audio equipment. I used to do it myself. To spend more than three thousand bucks on headphones however strikes me as idiotic because there are numerous good quality 'phones for far less.

This doesn't appear to be headphones, but instead an integrated amplifier designed for headphones and with some built in streaming apps. Certainly not something I would pay over $3K for.

 

[Martin Dew]

Correct, it's a high-quality preamplifier too. You get the black box, not the headphones.