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Naim has announced that following an extensive beta test, it has released firmware updates that enable Tidal lossless streaming together with a host of other new features and improvements. Streamer Firmware Version 4. 3 will provide native support for Tidal on Naim’s all-in-one players, network players and streaming preamplifiers. Mu-so Firmware Version 1.

Five specially priced hi-fi setups now available

Building on the success of its Recommended badge-winning Mu-so wireless music system (HFC 391), Naim has unveiled the Mu-so Qb. Described by the manufacturer as combining Naim’s priorities of high-quality, engaging sound and understated design, Mu-so Qb appears in a more compact chassis and boasts a speaker arrangement of five offset and angled drivers (two tweeters, two mids and a woofer), although the bass port of its sibling has been ditched to keep size down. Instead, two tuned pistonic bass radiators work alongside a custom-made woofer driven by the 100W amplifier. The Mu-so Qb can connect to your home wi-fi and can wirelessly stream hi-res music stored on your network or browse and play tracks using Spotify Connect, Tidal, internet radio or Airplay.

PRODUCT Naim mu-so ORIGIN UK/China TYPE One-box system WEIGHT 13kg DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) 628 x 120 x 256mm FEATURES ● UPnP; aptX;AirPlay; wi-fi ● Ethernet; USBtype-A; opticaldigital and 3. 5mmanalogue inputs ● 24-bit/192kHzDAC ● Claimed outputpower: 6x 75W ● Support for WAV,FLAC and AIFF(24/192); ALAC(24/96); MP3; AAC;OGG and WMA DISTRIBUTOR Naim Audio Ltd TELEPHONE 01722 426600 WEBSITE naimaudio. com . .

Since their debut at The Bristol Show in February (HFC 435), Naim has released further details about its three new standalone network streamers. Each model is built around the same streaming platform found in its integrated Uniti family and includes the ND5 XS 2 (£1,999), NDX 2 (£4,999) andND555 (£12,999). All models support PCM files up to 32-bit/ 384kHz and DSD128 via UPnP and provide access to Tidal, Spotify and Internet Radio network streaming services, together with AirPlay, Chromecast, Bluetooth and Roon compatibility. The ND5 XS 2 does without a display or remote control and, with no front panel controls, is reliant on Naim’s Control app, while the NDX 2 and ND555 (pictured) are fitted with a full colour LCD display as found on the Uniti models.

Brand new range and limited-edition releases from UK company

Naim announces updates to its popular integrated amplifiers