Naim Audio NDX 2
A premium network audio streamer that will transform your expectations of digital audio. Supports TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, Roon, and more.
$11,439
Buy it today! Normally in stock for purchase.
Available to audition in-store in Winnipeg.
Made in England.
Creative Audio is an authorised Naim Audio dealer.
“It is well made, carefully conceived and sounds excellent for the money. Naim also has a great track record on supporting its products, which really matters when the investment is as heavy as this. In short, buy the NDX 2 with confidence.”
Music Everywhere
Streaming music with the Naim Audio NDX 2 is easy thanks to the Naim app for iOS and Android devices. With support for TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, internet radio, and Roon, as well as AirPlay, Chromecast, and aptX HD Bluetooth, you will never run out of music to listen to. You can also access your own local library of music via UPnP or the built-in USB input, and there are also multiple coaxial and optical digital inputs as well.
Upgradeable
The power supply is a critical component in any audio component and you can significantly improve the performance of the NDX 2 with an outboard power supply such as the XPS DR. What was already an amazing piece of hi-fi kit is transformed and you will hear levels of detail you couldn’t have imagined from your favourite digital sources.
Built to Last
A Naim Audio purchase is an investment in quality, not only in audio but in build. For fifty years, Naim has been building award-winning hi-fi components by hand in the south of England. Inside, components like the oversized toroidal power transformer an decoupled PCB boards have been handpicked for their performance and longevity. The aluminium chassis is durable and acts as a heatsink to keep the internal components cool.
The Creative Audio Review
For this review, we will relay the experience of one of our clients. His primary source of listening has always been his extensive (2,000+) vinyl collection. While he also has a large CD collection, analog was his preferred means of listening 80% of the time. Many years ago we demonstrated to him the importance of the digital source and he ended up purchasing the original NDX. He was satisfied to now have a quality source for his digital music, but he still favoured analog. Then Naim Audio released the NDX 2. We immediately recognised that this was no incremental upgrade; the new model was transformative and delivered a performance we didn’t even think possible from digital sources. Our client was skeptical that the improvement could be that significant but nevertheless he gave it a listen. And then he bought it. And now he tells us his listening habits have completely changed, and he listens to more digital now than vinyl. After a month with his new NDX 2, he told us that he didn’t know sound like that which comes from the NDX 2 was possible with digital sources. He recognised its musicality from the original NDX, inherent in every Naim Audio design. What caught him off-guard was the complete absence of any sign that he was listening to a digital source. The seemingly limitless resolution combined with the eerily lifelike midrange and incredible dynamics make for an absolute tour de force. This is a statement among digital audio streamers, and one you must hear to believe.
Sound Advice
The Naim Audio ND5 XS 2 will sound great right out of the box, but it will sound even better after 75-100 hours of break-in.
While you can connect to your network with the built-in WiFi, we always recommend a wired ethernet connection whenever possible.
Technical Specifications
Audio Inputs
Streaming
Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay, TIDAL, Spotify® Connect, Bluetooth (AptX HD), Internet Radio, UPnP™ (hi-res streaming), Roon Ready
USB
2 x USB Type A socket (front and rear - 1.6A charge)
Digital (S/PDIF)
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)
Audio Outputs
Analogue
1 x RCA pair
1 x 5-pin DIN
Digital
1 x coaxial BNC
Connectivity
Updates
Update your system wirelessly via the Naim app
Network
Ethernet (10/100Mbps), WiFi (802.11 b/g/n/ac with external antennae)
Formats
Multiroom
Party Mode Streaming: Sync up to six Naim products and control via the Naim app
Internet Radio Formats
Windows Media-formatted content, MP3, ACC, OGG Vorbis streams and MMS
Internet Radio Provider
vTuner premium 5*
Audio Formats
WAV - up to 32bits/384kHz
FLAC and AIFF - up to 24bit/384Hz
ALAC (Apple Lossless) - up to 24bit/384Hz
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.
Physical Dimensions
87mm x 432mm x 314mm (H x W x D)
Weight
10kg
Included in the box
Zigbee® remote (inc. batteries), Power cable, Burndy link plug, 5-pin DIN interconnect cable, BNC to RCA adaptor, Wi-Fi (x2) and Bluetooth antennae, cleaning cloth, quick start guide
User Control
App Control
Naim App for iOS and Android
Front Panel
5" colour LCD display and four buttons
Handheld
Zigbee® RF4CE