Naim Uniti Nova REVIEW

[@raphaelmeillat8527]

Great video! Started my hi-fi journey at the same age, with technics components as well! And now looking at Naim, Accuphase, Luxman, etc. Always nice to hear about people's hi-fi journeys... Enjoy your great system!

[@WitczakAudioUK]

Thank You so much

[@MarkMclennon]

bought mine when it first came out and still love it and have stored all my cds on a naim core

[@WitczakAudioUK]

I also once thought about this naim core, but it seemed like a lot of money to me, so I thought I would wait, maybe the price will drop. but the price unfortunately only goes up

[@MarkMclennon]

@@WitczakAudioUK Naim prices only go up in my experience havving bought their equipment since the mid 80s

[@nobb1euk1]

Absolutely love my Nova. Got it connected to Dynaudio Heritage Specials and the bass is deep and powerful 😍 !!

[@WitczakAudioUK]

I belive you , with your speakets .i hope i will get change in future listining this speakers

[@MrZookeeper38]

Hi have just got the Nova with Focal Kanta no2 Speakers and they sound incredible strong powerful bass with sweet mids and highs that are unbelievable even at low listen levels.

[@robmccall5017]

Bought mine 4 Years ago, have loved it ever since. No Problems except a Blackout of the Display for some Months; the new Software Update helped; the Problem is well known; plus the Remote gave up on me after 1 Year, i use the App to control Volume since. The App is working perfectly. I am using the lovely Verity Audio Finn Speakers which suits the Nova Perfectly. The Sound is perfectly balanced with a perfect bass and a wide Range of Sound. Only Critics: No Option of connecting an Earphone Amplifyer which is mandatory in my Opinion if You are using High End Earphones (i use Focal Elear). But all together the Unity Nova is a stunning Peace of Work by Naim! Would recommend it 100%!

[@Ashley-mw2tu]

BRO I NEVER SAW A COMMENT THIS BIG BEFORE-

[@user-yousun007]

能看出来，您的确高兴，大玩具！我也打算买这款机器，但是担心它的故障率

[@Ingvar999]

Про какие поломки вы говорите?

[@davidcopeland5409]

Have you considered any room treatments?makes a big difference 👍

[@WitczakAudioUK]

Hey David ! I got allready done . Maybe one day i will do some video with it

[@KetoZakrecona]

thanks for that video !

[@WitczakAudioUK]

no problem

[@techknow9237]

Can the Naim Nova connect with wireless Sonos arc/sub speakers ? Can you also use the Naim Nova app with the Sonos speakers - like control volume, choose tracks, albums...etc ?

[@WitczakAudioUK]

sorry but Naim have nothing with Sonos . ( Try Chromecast ?)

[@mdr4670]

@ Adam adamski, you mentioned that the torroidal power transformer was 770 watts when I believe you meant to say 770 voltage amps. Truly massive.

[@SlicedBread1001]

Hi MDR Out of curiosity what is a typical voltage amp rating for an integrated? I’m having trouble finding this information. Cheers

[@Ashley-mw2tu]

Cool review , thanks a lot

[@WitczakAudioUK]

Thank you

[@mustipso]

Have you tried Hegel H190 or H390 amps for Kef R series? Do you suggest hegel amps?

[@ahadriz3982]

Does it connect subwoofer and how?

[@WitczakAudioUK]

It has full range rca output , its ok for sub

[@ec2112]

Hello Very nice review. What did you put in the USB slot?

[@WitczakAudioUK]

thanks , its a memory stick with music

[@ec2112]

@@WitczakAudioUK Thank you Congratulations again for the review. It is made from the heart, you can see the real joy on your face, when you unpacked! A good review, without sophisticated words, without "audiophile" terms, a clear, concrete review for normal people, who share this wonderful hobby. Nice job!

[@WitczakAudioUK]

@@ec2112 Wow , Thank YOU so much !

[@ec2112]

I think I'll take Nova too. I wanted to buy NAD M33, but your review made me think again. I'm going to listen to both of them, with my speakers, and I'll let you know what I've decided. I have a pair of Marten Duke 2 and I am curious which Naim Nova or NAD M33 sounds best. Does the Naim app have tone control? Bass and treble? Because I don't see it having physical buttons on the device, and I need these controls because I have a difficult camera. Thank you

[@WitczakAudioUK]

No . It dont have tone control , and i was warry about it too . But later i undetstood its unnessesery

[@rblazer69]

I had the NAD M33 for a few months and just couldn’t connect musically with it. Especially when playing records using its phono stage. Sold it and got the Naim Nova. So much better!!

[@matthiasbaumbach9801]

Sounds like your listening room has the acoustics of a church. Always funny to see that guys keep investing into hardware but forget that the room plays the mayor role.

[@WitczakAudioUK]

Hi , yes on that time you right , but pleas follow my channel to see all UP-dates in my room - acoustic treatment and new eqipment , Thank You

[@edwardlaloo8531]

When will you tell us about why you prefer the Naim over the nad Thanks

[@WitczakAudioUK]

Sorry . Probibly on next weekend , due to my work . And my room acustctic improvement work

[@rufdymond]

Very good honest review - could you tell me if this amp has tone controls that you access through the app?

[@WitczakAudioUK]

No . It has no tone control . But belive me you will not need . Before i bougt it i had the same problem . I was asking my self how come some companys making amps without tone control but no i know its even better . U will not manipulate in the music how is created

[@rufdymond]

@@WitczakAudioUK - OK thanks for the reply.

[@edwardlaloo8531]

Hi. What do you prefer Naim unity nova. Or the NAD M33. Feedback would be helpful .

[@WitczakAudioUK]

Hi . After trying m33 i retutned it and ordered brand new Nova . The reason i prefer nova = i will talk about it on next video comparison between them 2 veey soon

[@BMaxey]

@@WitczakAudioUK awesome! I am selling my M33 and the Unti Star and Nova are on my shortlist. I look forward to your video.

[@kristofl1096]

I must choose between two set up for speakers PMC25 23i. Nova or Nait XS3+ Nd5 xs2. A third possibility can be the Hegel h190 but in this case the streaming is only with the Airplay. I find that the sound of Naim is better because there is really a synergy with PMC

[@WitczakAudioUK]

i heard PMC Twenty5 23i with NAIM , Sound awsome , so much bass , so deep . today im going for NAD m33 , i will test it for couple of weeks and decide to stay with NAIM or NAD

[@kristofl1096]

@@WitczakAudioUK Let me know your impression. M33 is apparently a good alternative. With a pair of spendor A7. That can be a good match

[@WitczakAudioUK]

@@kristofl1096 hi Kristof ! so after 2 days of listining of m33 , i can say where is no bass like on unity nowa ,more highs and mid range and remote is not in my taste , to buzy , unnesesery bottons and cold in hands , rest is quite cool, screen is awsome

[@hclandscapes]

@@WitczakAudioUK are you going to try Hegel? I had a NAD c388 and I found the bass really weak on that amplifier, im not sure if it's because the amplifier is class D?

[@kristofl1096]

@@WitczakAudioUK What do you think about the match between the Nova and your Kef's speakers? Is those speakers great as for the PMC?

[@kevin-zd4po]

does this nova share the same amp with the supernait 3 thanks.

[@WitczakAudioUK]

no , its using transistors the same as NAIT 5si i think , but its upgraded with other components , the power suply its looks like from super nait 3 , also power output is the smae as SN3

[@kevin-zd4po]

@@WitczakAudioUK so maybe there is a supernait 3 under the hood. Since the nova is integrated an has the same power.

[@Ali_ReBORN]

Does it have a sub output? I’m new at this so don’t mind lol..

[@WitczakAudioUK]

yes , Nova PreAmp output into the analog RCA inputs of the sub

[@Ali_ReBORN]

@@WitczakAudioUK thank u 😊

[@steverino5054]

Any suggestions for bookshelf speakers for the atom at $1000 or less? Thanks

[@WitczakAudioUK]

Dont go lower than $1000

[@jeffreyzuidgeest5798]

LS50

[@MIKROBI219]

Very nice purchase! Congrats. BTW : what song is this 7:37 ?

[@WitczakAudioUK]

Brooklyn and the Bridge - Nico Staf , from youtube for youtubers

[@MIKROBI219]

@@WitczakAudioUK Dzięki 🙂

[@WitczakAudioUK]

@@MIKROBI219ooo witam :)

[@FlowithdaGo]

How's the bass at low listening levels?

[@WitczakAudioUK]

On my R5 its just sweet . But i dont know yet how is on better speakers , my r5 got just freqency responce 52hz

[@FlowithdaGo]

@@WitczakAudioUK Would you describe the sound as thin or weighty and rich on low listening levels? Often the bass is a little lacking on low listening levels on many amplifiers (and speakers). You have to turn the volume up a little to get a weightier sound.

[@WitczakAudioUK]

@@FlowithdaGo its almost the same . Of course need good acoustic treatment . I got not bad . And my room has good bass compare to my friends house

[@WitczakAudioUK]

@@FlowithdaGo im forgot . Its rich on low

[@FlowithdaGo]

@@WitczakAudioUK Thanks. So if you play at 50 dB or lower, do you still have a rich sound with a lot of bass?

[@Ashley-mw2tu]

WoW

[@hclandscapes]

I had a yamaha as-501, i know what you mean about the sound. I think the sound from yamaha is too bright and lean in the bass

[@WitczakAudioUK]

Yes . Exacly that what you said , bright and lean in the bass . Some times i cant fint proply worlds . Thank you

[@hclandscapes]

@@WitczakAudioUK did you look at the Hegel amplifiers? They have a really nice sound with KEF

[@WitczakAudioUK]

@@hclandscapes this one i have for testing , but im still thinking what to buy , hegel 390 is nice ( AB class 250watt ) but no WIFI just socket :(

[@hclandscapes]

@@WitczakAudioUK i think a H190 would be plenty for your KEF's 150wpc and 4000 damping factor. Im thinking about getting this amplifier to go with my meta's. The built in streamer is good plus i always prefer a wired connection anyway

[@hclandscapes]

@@WitczakAudioUK i just ordered a Hegel H190 last night im going to be trying it out at home over the next few days. I will let you know what i think about it.

[@ReallyVirtual]

I just got one of these and have to say that so far, I'm a little disappointed in the Naim. It was bought to replace a Bluesound Powernode 2 (not the i version - it's the previous version). I'm running it through Tannoy XT8F speakers - not the greatest speakers - but they are pretty good. The Powernode being less than a 1/4 of the price (it cost me £750 many moons ago) sounds better - at least to my ears. It has more clarity in the highs and its lows are much tighter and controlled. In fact it's the lows that are the Nova's big weakness in comparison - they sound muddied and lack definition in comparison to the tightly controlled Bluesound lows. My testing was done with blind testing and using an Apple iWatch 6 to establish volume levels with its noise app - hardly scientific but close. I have heard that these Nova's need time to run in, which I don't quite believe as it uses solid state electronics and is not valve driven - I suspect the 'run-in improvement' that some people seem to perceive might be down to just getting used to the sound the unit produces. That said, I'm going to give mine the benefit of the doubt in the short term - but if it doesn't improve, I will be selling it and replacing it with a NAD M10 which is supposed to be a refinement of the Powernode.

[@ReallyVirtual]

I'm going to have to do a mea culpa here... The above post was made on the day of the system's arrival. This evening, for whatever reason, the bass started just 'working' - I have changed absolutely nothing! Maybe it does need some kind of running in? The sound is incredible - much better than the Powernode - I only hope it stays that way!

[@dazaudio2131]

@@ReallyVirtual You was probably just having a bad day lol.

[@ReallyVirtual]

@@dazaudio2131 I was having a bad day simply because of how bad it sounded out of the box. I was going to sell it straight away. But a little over 24 hours later the sound completely changed - and the change wasn't subtle - it was a big change and it's one of the most terrific sounding systems I have ever heard. It's odd in that early on day 2 it still sounded bad, but then later on in the evening it just changed - and I hadn't touched a thing! I know it uses solid state electronics and I'm pretty sure these don't need to be run in, so I have no idea why this has happened. I love the Naim unit - definitely the best money I have spent in a long time :)

[@daledecker8542]

@@ReallyVirtual I know what you mean. I recently bought a Sonos Arc and Sub. Right out of the box and calibrated with the software it was...underwhelming. Even my wife was like 'Really? The Zvox sounded better'. A month later and we are both saying 'okay, its sounds MUCH better. Worth the money'. Glad to hear it. This is kind of a dream component for me (I'd LOVE to buy this and some Kanta no. 2 speakers). Nothing worse than hearing 'meh' on a review for a component you lust after :)

[@FlowithdaGo]

Still pleased with the sound of the Nova? Is it enough bass?