Naim ND5 XS 2 Network Audio Streamer

ND5 XS 2 Streamer

The ND5 XS2 is a versatile player with innovative streaming technology, including high-res UPnP™ streaming, AirPlay, AirPlay 2, 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 Naim Audio 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.

Specifications

• Audio Format :
  WAV - up to 32bits/384kHz
  FLAC and AIFF - up to 24bit/384kHz
  ALAC (Apple Lossless) - up to 24bit/384kHz
  MP3 - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)
  AAC - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)
  OGG and WMA - up to 48kHz (16 bit)
  DSD - 64 and 128Fs
  M4A - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)
  Note: Gapless playback supported on all formats.
  Product type : Streamer

Physical Specifications

• Analogue Outputs :
  1 x RCA pair
  1 x 5-pin DIN
• Digital inputs :
  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)
• Digital outputs : 1 x coaxial BNC (up to 24bit 192kHz)
  USB ports : 2 x USB Type A socket (front and rear - 1.6A charge)

Streaming / Sources

• WiFi :
  WiFi (802.11 b/g/n/ac) with external antennae
• Internet Radio Formats : Windows Media-formatted content, MP3, ACC, OGG Vorbis streams and MMS
  Internet Radio Provider : vTuner Premium 5*
• Multi-Room :
  Multiroom streaming (play several streamers in simultaneously) and its "Party Mode" (sync up to six Naim streamers), and control them via the "Focal & Naim" application
• Network : Ethernet (10/100Mbps), Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), BLE v4.2

Control

• App control : Focal & Naim App
• Supported mobile operating system : Android, iOS

Power Supply 

• Power consumption in standby mode (deep sleep) : < 0.5W
• Power consumption in standby mode : < 2W
• Consumption in normal use : 11.2 W
• Main power supply : 100V, 115V or 230V, 50/60Hz

Design 

• Depth : 30.1 cm / 11.8 in
• Height : 7 cm / 2.75 in
• Width : 43.2 cm / 17 in
• Weight : 6.6 kg / 13 lb

Compatibility 

• Compatible cables : Snaic
• Upgrade products : NDX 2

Accessories 

• Cables provided :
  Power supply