I've had the Uniti Atom now going on for about a year or so. Paired with the KEF LS50 loudspeakers with an SVS SB-12 Subwoofer. Also connected to the Atom is the Audiolab M-Dac+ which I have connected to my PC via USB. I have to say that just using the Google Chromecast app with Spotify is an amazing experience. Even though as we all know that Spotify is only CD quality. The sound is still crisp. Plenty of punch even at 40 watts per channel. Great soundstage for me when I close my eyes I get a very clear picture of where the musicians are. I also love the metadata that's displayed on the Atom. The screen has a very bright, clear picture of the album art. And what really blows my mind is that while using Chromecast when you put your hand to the side of the Atom without touching it it changes the display to give more detailed info about the music you are listening to. Just amazing. And of course, the most beautiful volume knob of any amplifier that I have ever owned. I absolutely love it. Thank you for giving the Uniti Atom some love on your program! Cheers. :)
@JonathanHaughton4 жыл бұрын
I've just got the Naim Atom. Very pleased! The beautiful display and gorgeous tactical volume knob which screams to be touched. It's simple to use anyone can flick between radio, Spotify and my turntable. It's a very capable and elegant solution. Plus IMO it sounds amazing. So I have to agree with you John and thanks for your earlier video which brought the Atom to my attention. I can fully understand why you keep going back to this little beauty.
@DeanChaffer4 жыл бұрын
I have a Cambridge pre amp for my vinyl can I plug that into the atom if I want to?
@jeremyh84464 жыл бұрын
What I love best about your channel is that you put these products in real world situations. Meaning you put yourself in the end users shoes and think... “what are the ways I can utilize this piece in my setup”, while verbalizing to us your thought process. Brilliant. This has taught me a lot as a beginner in this deep as the ocean hobby. Keep up the good work.
@Robert.Dickson4 жыл бұрын
Nice to see that Blue Nile album artwork. It was shot in Glasgow, about a mile from where I live, outside an old church that has now been pulled down. Just a bit of pointless trivia😂
@randyshakes4 жыл бұрын
Glad to see Kitchens of Distinction getting some love! Awesome band!
@IcyDeath914 жыл бұрын
Me: wow this sounds neat. Let me Google how much it is. Google: if you have to ask you can't afford it. Me: oK
@warburgaby4 жыл бұрын
Metoo 😂
@conkerman013 жыл бұрын
Can you get me a discount then? :)
@DanKlar4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, John! I now am able to stream my favorite SoundCloud mixes to my Mu-So2! I was not using Google home for anything so never set it up. Now with Chromecast connect, I can use SoundCloud through it with no Bluetooth. I am a very happy camper. Thanks again! Keep up the great work.
@ThenameisJeydee4 жыл бұрын
As a beginner in the audiophile world, I find your videos are very helpful and informative! I am getting more and more knowledge each video you upload! GREAT! Keep it up please!
@nilsgoranmagnusson48274 жыл бұрын
Hi John and fellow subscribers, For not too long ago in fact 3 week ago I took home the Marantz Amplifier PM 7000N with built-in HEOS streamer and a decent DAC AK4490 plus bulit-in MM RIAA phone stage. I like the Marantz sound signature and I'm really happy with the amplifier which is in my appartment setup together with KEF-R300 speakers, Blu-ray player, Samsung 55" Frame TV. I also connected my vintage Technics SL-1500 mkII TT which I manage to snug into a drawer in my IKEA TV bench. One thing I was a bit apprehensive about the amplifier was the built-in HEOS interface because it doesn't have Qobuz streaming service only some of the usual suspects as Spotify and Tidal. But what it has is DLNA connectivity and remembering from one of your YT-videos you mentioning how to use the app BubbleUPnP and to connect seamlessly to the amplifier and the HEOS app. It worked beautiful and I can enjoy high res music from Qobuz. Now what about Soundcloud could that also be working using BubbleUPnP? You bet ya! It works flawless with a few seconds to connect properly. So, in a nut shell if you have HEOS amplifier and together with the BubbleUPnP App you should be able to connect Qobuz and Soundcloud. Enjoy the Music! Nils Goran from Sweden
@sjc12044 жыл бұрын
Your initial review of the Uniti Atom had me at a dealer the next weekend. Agree about the volume wheel. It's nearly addictive.
@chrisvinicombe99474 жыл бұрын
I stream soundcloud, KZfaq and Amazon HD through a old phone to a USB dac. Simple and cheap. It also functions as a dap too 😄
@ProfessorHamer4 жыл бұрын
a remote control for the phone is the tricky part in that solution
@uptik20004 жыл бұрын
I stream Spotify through my old iPad mini. My Apple Watch is my remote (Spotify connect). Simple and cheap. 👍🏼
@chrisvinicombe99474 жыл бұрын
Yes that's true. John did a video about that last year I think. Fortunately my listening space is small and I can reach the phone easily.
@Maccaboy19844 жыл бұрын
I have a uniti star and I’m glad you mentioned the auto switching, it is as you say a killer feature that is often under appreciated by manufacturers. It also has an auto on function which is very useful too, I have a google home device and I just ask it to play radio, podcasts or music from Spotify and it streams direct via Chromecast built in. There’s a playback gap of around 20 secs (which hopefully a firmware update will fix) but otherwise it’s so usable!
@heinzpo4 жыл бұрын
Johnny congratulations for your entertaining videos. I subscribed a couple of days ago and started to enjoy your explanations. Very clear!
@goldenears97484 жыл бұрын
Please review the Nova John, pretty please 🙏
@IGBPI3144 жыл бұрын
Yes.please!!
@alexbethell53364 жыл бұрын
As an existing Naim (Nait) owner without the £wherewithal for a Uniti, I’m eyeing up Primare’s NP5 which looks like it gives all(?) the Uniti’s functionality, ready to plug into my amp, for less than a quarter of the price. Cannot see a review of one anywhere online even though it was launched months ago. I know you’ve spoken to them enthusiastically in previous videos so I have my fingers crossed you’ll review it some time soonish (I just want to reassure myself it isn’t a lemon). If it isn’t I think I’ll have my bank card out for one (unless Naim surprise us & unexpectedly rock up with a similar, & similarity affordable, “Muso Connect” type product).
@KimPotter4 жыл бұрын
The whole package matters - 100% bang on. Such a pleasure to hear your perspective on this stuff.
@ianmany23544 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. You’ve not mentioned the excellent Qobuz integration that Naim now has. I have a Nova and generally run everything out of the much improved Naim app. It used to be quite glitchy but works brilliantly now, with automatic switching between sources. The homepage not only shows all of my qobuz music and playlists but also integrates my Naim server, which used to need a separate app. I can also seamlessly switch between phone, iPad and remote to control it. Huge improvement.
@cmacd88794 жыл бұрын
First I heard of a new app from Naim; they had been criticized heavily for poor apps relative to their hardware, and with this stuff the UI is almost more important than the hardware bits. In your view does the new app(s) solve the past complaints about Naim software?
@bigleemac4 жыл бұрын
Kind of hoped this was the 3rd streamer series upload but always good to have a Darko vid land in your inbox.
@engjoo4 жыл бұрын
The Atom is the most fun one box hifi I have tried so far. Thoroughly a joy to use and listen to.
@gianpaologliori36044 жыл бұрын
The Blue Nile! That album was recorded in my village, with financial support from Linn. Must be a subtle hi fi in joke going on here with a Naim review...
@DepecheMoog4 жыл бұрын
Superb album!
@jasonmichaels47914 жыл бұрын
i noticed the same thing. Love that album and Hats too
@rabit8184 жыл бұрын
Yes to Blue Nile fan
@flohmann4 жыл бұрын
Fully agree on your "holy trinity", but will add that Chromecast isn't just for SoundCloud, but also has the advantage of casting anything that plays in desktop Chrome, which opens a whole world of sources that don't support the other options (like NPR's fantastic archive of shows from the 9:30 Club, or Tiny Desk Concerts not yet on KZfaq). I'd probably also add AirPlay as a fourth "must have", for the same reason -- casting from laptop to stereo. I've got all these on my Devialet Expert Pro, now that I've added a ChromeCast Audio dongle. And I'd argue that Devialet's volume control is even better than Naim's. :-) But I don't have auto-input switching to the Chromecast Audio dongle. :-(
@crd78764 жыл бұрын
Fred von Lohmann Yeah but chrome is a ram management and privacy nightmare, so I’d say google home is the better way to stream, from your mobile or iPad without needing chrome
@boxster32s4 жыл бұрын
I want a Naim Unity Atom, but can't afford one or moreover, cant justify buying one...I'll probably plump for a Cambridge Duo of CXA81 & CXN V2, but the nitty gritty here is that you're a TBN fan...AWATR is a magical album...Hats is sublime...PAL is a gem, and High grows track by track until closing with the truly mesmerising Stay Close... Thanks for another great vid. Hats off for another High.
@OriginalgEd4 жыл бұрын
Nice video as always. I love your style and the production is always so excellent. One of the problems with having the apps inside "does everything" hifi equipment like the Atom is that it kind of "bakes in" obsolescence. I'm sure the Atom is a wonderful piece of kit but in 5 years time , it may well be unable to support whatever streaming service comes up next and even may find itself unable to support existing services if they change their API's. By way of example, folks who spent serious money on an Naim NDS streamer DAC years ago can't access Quobuz natively. I use a Naim nDAC which I love but it's "just a DAC" so will continue to do what it does until it dies. I've added streaming functionality to it via Roon and a Raspberry Pi/Allo Digione to act as the endpoint. So now if I want to add Soundcloud streaming, all I have to do is ...oh hang on, I can't do that can I. I need to buy an obsolete chromecast audio widget to connect to the DAC and add yet another wall-wart. bugger.
@christopherwright81794 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to listen to your views. Naim enthusiasts are correct in saying that with regard to 'PRaT', their amplifiers offer far greater 'punch, rhythm & timing' than most other offerings. I remember hearing SBTRKT's Trials of the Past through a DAC V1 and NAP 250 into B&W 803's and was blown away.
@GarkMortsnets4 жыл бұрын
Great topic. I use Chromecast Audio puck in the garage, and FX BL Muse 01 bluetooth receiver in the bedroom. In the music room I like the RPi/Allo DigiOne for Spotify connect but have to switch to Laptop USB (with Uptone USPCB adapter/Uptone Regen) for Soundcloud, and BandCamp previews etc...
@GarkMortsnets4 жыл бұрын
I've read that Mopidy has a SoundCloud extension, has anyone used it?
@TorToroPorco4 жыл бұрын
Listening to music is entertainment but became a lifestyle with the Walkman and ubiquitous streaming as such is also a lifestyle so it’s appropriate that products like the NAIM are perhaps more lifestyle products than purely audiophile ones so utility and practicality are a huge factor in their appeal. Chromecast Audio output through TOSLINK via the IFI SPDIF iPurifier to a DAC seems to be a nice combo according to those who’ve tried it.
@mmdusa4 жыл бұрын
Nakamichi would be Naim if they had not stopped making great audio. Such a great looking piece of kit. Thank you John.
@rshrikha234 жыл бұрын
The seamlessness of the Naim is something I wish my Zenmini did better. I have to turn off Roon to use Spotify. For Soundcloud I use the Xbox app and connect via toslink to my dac.
@jgrlima14 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. Great video, as always. Regards from Brasil.
@matthollis61174 жыл бұрын
Great video John, I have an Atom and love it for all these reasons. For what its worth I just use the Atom as a Pre amp, as I've added a NAP250 DR power amp. It really brings my Harbeth compacts to life. I'm well happy and feel its an upgrade more people should try.
@IDBuzzSteve4 жыл бұрын
I bet I’m not the only subscriber who Shazam’s everything you play on your channel 😁
@VirtualGuth4 жыл бұрын
Rats, I keep checking in for Basics, Volume 3 but the wait continues. As far as this video is concerned, it is interesting to see the Eric Clapton look finally revealed. By the way, I love the sound of Naim amps (at least the older ones that I've heard) but have struggled with the whole PRAT thing. However,, "favoring dynamics over refinement" as you put it works for me. Not that I mind such things, but I've never been overly concerned about imaging and soundstaging. However if a system does a good job of reproducing the sound (timbre) of a piano while still managing to capture the immediacy and impact of the entirety of a drum kit then there's a pretty good chance that I'm going to get on with it quite well.
@bigjt374 жыл бұрын
The whole package does matter. In what each of us want to use. Regarding having what we use, more broadly supported.
@richardcoleman10614 жыл бұрын
John Have you ever considered Sonos as a way of bringing together all of these streaming services? I know that the sound quality is not of the best but as a background listening system round the house it is great.Just saying.🙉
@cmacd88794 жыл бұрын
John has discussed Sonos many times, just check back in his videos. But it is now an old system, and more recently he has commented on systems that provide Sonos functionality with much better sound quality.
@giantpopples4 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Another advantage of Chromecast built in is for Deezer Hifi which is currently available on selected streamers, PC app, Android/iOS app and Chromecast. It is lossless and here in France you can have some great deals for it, I'll look at the naim :)
@Sampardhanani4 жыл бұрын
Really nice . I have a Muso thanks to you . Really enjoy the practicalities that you mentioned.
@James-dg8oz4 жыл бұрын
Darko, would be curious to see you review the new Lyngdorf TDAI-1120 vs Atom.
@uw4ntsum3424 жыл бұрын
I second this! It is especially interesting because both feature room correction.
@MrDagon0074 жыл бұрын
Vs the M10 - a battle of the titans.
@hunt8083 жыл бұрын
I'll 3rd this. Would love to see more reviews of the Lyngdorf
@fzswede95334 жыл бұрын
Hi John, new sub here. Love these videos and thank’s to you i am now completely soaking up the qualities of Roon. And i also went and got myself a pair of Meze 99 Classics. Set up a Ropieee roonbridge that goes to a Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital. And i now have the pleasure of enjoying my collection all over again. So thank you for very well made videos and getting me on to new and wonderful adventures in Hi-Fi 😁👌🏻
@edwardhahn49114 жыл бұрын
Love that Kitchens of Distinction was shown here
@Unicorn-ST2 жыл бұрын
@Darko Audio John, now the Kef LS50 W2 includes all the streaming trinity, and also adding the Tidal Connect, do ypu think is a better, cheaper, more complete and simple solution than the Unity Atom?
@robertgough5084 жыл бұрын
I think you may underestimate the addictive quality of naim amps, thats why you keep with it
@johnhastie71184 жыл бұрын
Love to hear your thoughts on the Nova...I started with an Atom and would agree with everything you say. But the Nova is like the Atom, but with the sound quality...and let’s face it..The atom doesn’t sound exactly rubbish.
@RJ_Chicago4 жыл бұрын
Nice video John. I agree that Naim makes a quality product. I have a Naim Uniti Star anchoring our bedroom 2.0 home theater driving Zu Dirty Weekend speakers. I wasn’t aware if the Uniti Star has auto switching. Would you know if it does? (Yes. I will check the manual too.) Thanks.
@stockbrian4 жыл бұрын
I'm sure it does. My Atom does and I can't imagine they'd change it for the Star. Guessing the software is the same for the whole line
@mrgadget48634 жыл бұрын
Great Volume wheel btw
@TheVoicefrombelow4 жыл бұрын
Hi John. I'm surprised you haven't reviewed any Primare Prisma products, especially given that you've had an interesting discussion with Terry on this channel. Prisma has the HOLY TRINITY of music streaming, as well as auto input switching. Their entry level i15 prisma amp is cheaper than Uniti Atom and outputs more power. Perhaps we'll see you review it sometime soon? :)
@DarkoAudio4 жыл бұрын
Primare stuff is coming...
@TomArys4 жыл бұрын
I use the NAD C338 too because the build in chromecast.
@soanis63624 жыл бұрын
Hi! Does yours do auto source switching as mentioned for the atom ? Tia
@spotshooter14 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see you review the NDX2 or even the ND555.
@stockbrian4 жыл бұрын
John, I am a big fan but I think you missed the biggest point with this one. In this hobby everything is relative. For me, the Atom was a huge SQ upgrade from my Arcam integrated. I'm sure there are other combinations that sound better but I haven't heard them, so for me, this is a dream product. I bought it based on your earlier interview. Huge $$$ outlay for me but I only stretched for it because of function, form AND sound quality. I run it through Harbeth 30.1s, with a Rega P3 and HDMI to the TV and it's a dream. For me, there is no SQ compromise. You can always spend more and squeeze out more but come on, it's not like the Atom is a low-end lifestyle product. It's sound is outstanding for anyone used to most mid-fi stuff.
@Nephilim-814 жыл бұрын
Naim is an awesome company. They make amazing gear.
@jyharris4 жыл бұрын
For me this is excellent content. There doesn't seem to be enough for those streaming to their HiFi systems. I use Chromecast. The streaming services I use are Google Play Music, Tidal, KZfaq, and KZfaq Music.
@lesporque4 жыл бұрын
A *lot* of recent AVRs have Chromecast built-in, my Integra DTM-7 (neé Onkyo 8270) does and I switch between Tidal, Airplay and Chromecast seamlessly. It does not have a buttery smooth giant volume control knob with built-in display but it also costs 1/6 as much. I think newer Denon/Marantz models are even Roon ready.
@ipfone42 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me, this device with the appropriate acoustics quality will sound much more interesting naim mu-so2 ???.
@569CJC4 жыл бұрын
Love this review, like all the others! Cheers John & Olaf.
@jimomertz4 жыл бұрын
What is SoundCloud? Never heard of it. Why would I want it.
@jamesdwright4 жыл бұрын
This vid couldn't have come at a better time. With all these amazing DJ lockdown mixes appearing on SoundCloud I've been struggling to work out how to stream the service through my Innuos Zen MK3 and 2qute DAC. I've spoken to Innuos and they say it's a feature that could appear in their own app sometime in the future. I've also been toying with the idea of buying a if Zen blue or audioengine b1 to connect to my 2 qute and use Bluetooth aptx. However I now have Chromecast added to the mix. Will a Chromecast dongle give me better quality than a dedicated Bluetooth HD box connected via toslink or coaxial? Many reviews are saying these Bluetooth HD units sound very close to a wired digital connection.
@badgerdms4 жыл бұрын
I know two people who are actually using their Innuos as the server for their Naim units--one has an Atom, the other a Nova.
@mulvs5gmail4 жыл бұрын
John, you Brought up a nuance in this video but I think it’s important and it’s one that I had not considered. Could you do a video on the difference between Chromecast and airplay 2. I would love to understand the differences in Quality and in sound. I have like Many Have bought into the apple ecosystem and airplay is a simple and standard way to stream music to different devices. I would love to know what I am missing By strictly using airplay.
@EssenceofPureFlavor4 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great product. Another thing I'll have to consider when it comes time to upgrade.
@jeppemichaeljensen26844 жыл бұрын
Ohh for sure I stick around. Nice video. Thanks
@TheOttacat4 жыл бұрын
I like your videos but I don't like the hard-coded ad for Qobuz which isn't even available in my country.
@andrewmorgan57954 жыл бұрын
I guess one of the few benefits of hanging onto a Sonos Connect?
@divadgnol674 жыл бұрын
Take away Olaf's video ability and then you just become like every other reviewer, LOL that completely sums up the reason that I watch and trust you. The whole package
@adelkharisov4 жыл бұрын
Wish you review Linn Selekt stereo both with balanced katalist preamp board and with an integrated amp board.
@fishwinker4 жыл бұрын
Chromecast is brilliant - I use it to listen to BBC radio shows, but I have to use my Xiami Mi Box S to listen to them. I have an Allo DigiOne which I use for most things, and I wish that Chromecast worked on that easily!
@badgerdms4 жыл бұрын
I think you can stream the BBC stations right from the Atom. They have a pretty robust "radio" option in the app, and I have listened to BBC 6 on it before.
@fishwinker4 жыл бұрын
@@badgerdms You can absolutely stream live BBC stations via a couple of different routes on Volumio, but I'm talking about the recorded shows on BBC Sounds. They're not really podcasts, but recordings of full shows which remain available for a month or so after broadcast.
@rgrtnyjjc4 жыл бұрын
My first time hearing Brendon Moeller, had to go and buy a couple of releases after watching the video, great stuff!
@Krominate4 жыл бұрын
Thats Really good ! supportin !
@Hawk9994 жыл бұрын
“It might not be the best amp in the world.” “Sound quality is not everything.” Music first audiophile detected...
@marccaudio2 жыл бұрын
I would have liked that you focused on the actual unit itself rather then talking about how to connect sound cloud to it. I wanted to know more about the unit and it’s features and how it sounds. I thought the video was mostly about how sound cloud connects to it.
@uw4ntsum3424 жыл бұрын
Hi John! I'm a big fan of your videos and in particular I agree with the sentiment that one of the things that are not talked about enough is mastering quality. Have you ever thought about doing a video on vinyl ripping? I ask this because I recently listened to Swans - To Be Kind, a record that certainly suffers from poor digital mastering. I've gotten recommendations to try the vinyl master, however I do not wish to give up on the to-go and ease of use qualities of digital.
@alexojeda90484 жыл бұрын
You do know that Bluetooth 5.1 was made for audiophiles with aptX HD and aptX Low Latency, right? or does the NAIM Uniti Atom not support it. If it doesn't then what's the point of it?
@11clouds4 жыл бұрын
Thank you John, I always push people to SoundCloud when I can, just a great platform for independents, also, it doesn’t get blocked at work like Spotify or Tidal
@gbarrows042 жыл бұрын
Why do they get blocked?
@TheVinylGuru4 жыл бұрын
I just ADORE you!!!!
@bigdon39754 жыл бұрын
I think the cambridge edge nq is a realy audiophile and all build in device. (Preamp)
@Peter_Crow4 жыл бұрын
John, when listening to you re your day’s off I couldn’t help but think, “do you have a tv at your place?” I’ve not seen one.
@VaxtorVax4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice review
@USandNL2 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are fantastic! I wish that you would review the Linn Selekt DSM. I am seriously considering an "upgrade" from my Naim Atom. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my Atom. I just need some more power and in researching the Naim Nova I seem to have fallen in love with the Linn Select. What do you think??
@bigstroke20694 жыл бұрын
As someone trying to learn about streaming, I watch your videos. But now I'm just more confused! Google Chromecast is discontinued. I thought you really liked Roon, and now along comes Soundcloud, which I never heard of and doesn't work with Roon (?). WTF. Confused.
@NewProvidence324 жыл бұрын
#LoveYourAccent It really buffs up the #Reviews You know your #Stuff too! 🏆
@brunonjezic62084 жыл бұрын
I guess if people continue asking for soundcloud roon will add it to they're program. I dont see why not. They would get much more than it would take from them
@petervanderham47254 жыл бұрын
I stream radio and Tidal through my Bluesound Node 2i. I really, really love this! Typing this while listening to some great Tool vinyl though. That's great too!
@MartinIrwin4 жыл бұрын
Tool vinyl is all you really need.
@athealth Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great videos John! I too like to listen to soundcloud and I’m getting an ARCAM receiver with chromecast. I wonder if you can share a link to how you set it up? Did you have to set up soundcloud on the Naim Atom directly or just on your phone app? Thank you very much.
@Halarue4 жыл бұрын
Wish the BlueSound 2i had Chromecast Built-in
@Michael-xz1nk4 жыл бұрын
Just curious, does the Atom (only 40wpc) have enough juice to bring LS50's to life? Thought it was a fair question as you own the aforementioned speakers. Thanks!
@mephistovonfaust4 жыл бұрын
Plex also has Chromecast but sadly the Uniti Atom is way out of my price range. I use one of the Chromecast Audio dongles that are sadly not being sold anymore. They were pretty cool with they analoge jack and optical digital out. The normal Chromecast uses HDMI which has a higher bandwidth but can't be connected to most audio gear.
@MrDagon0074 жыл бұрын
Have you ever checked out software that can automatically correct tags and add cover.jpg files to a disc full of flac folders? It is a pain to do it manually.
@DarkoAudio4 жыл бұрын
Bliss.
@zahitemremetin6064 жыл бұрын
www.blisshq.com/
@MrDagon0074 жыл бұрын
John Darko well I tried the evaluation version, it was very slow and somehow only managed 10 fixes
@eshimko14 жыл бұрын
Don't the Cambridge Audio streamer supports it all as well as the auto switching thing? If so, it's worth mentioning as well as the holy trinity is concerned.
@pandjichristian78724 жыл бұрын
Hi John, you should try the volume dial of a Devialet Expert.
@marcjaffrey814 жыл бұрын
and so do all their streamers (minus the wheel)...a big plus
@RichAntous4 жыл бұрын
How do you feel about the HAPZ1 -ES from Sony? It can stream Spotify, Tidal, and Radio apps but also has the ability to upsamle any and all music. Is it worth it over say just a streamer?
@Amphibax4 жыл бұрын
The unity atom is literally the perfect amplifier me for right now but for me I just justify the purchase right now
@unklecorky21814 жыл бұрын
Think it would be overkill in a small apartment?
@andddlay4 жыл бұрын
For how quickly technology advances, I fear spending a lot on a just-add-speakers system like the Atom when the software could go out of date a few years later. What are your thoughts on an all in one rather than separating at least the streaming aspect of the device? Am I overreacting and should just love the sound, aesthetics, and convenience even for the short'ish run?
@cmacd88794 жыл бұрын
No, I think your point is a rational one, and lots of people argue in favour of this. The support for the all in one system is greater if you trust the company will still be around for the next ten years, and has very good track record in supporting their systems with firmware, app development (a Naim weakness?), and the like. I have a Bryston digital player, and their software support is abysmal, but I only play my own digital music so not a problem. The other argument for your "keep it separate" model, is that you can invest in a better amp (plus DAC maybe), which does not suffer tech. related obsolescence, and you just accept that your separate streamer piece might need replaced every 5-6 years or so. That would also put a limit on how much you might be prepared to pay for such a streamer, not likely you would accept spending $5000 for every streamer.
@johnandlynnklaber25344 жыл бұрын
How about something that talks to a streaming service that is growing in popularity and important in our home....Amazon Prime HD?
@OriginalgEd4 жыл бұрын
I think the only option here is to buy a bluesound node 2i. Amazon want you to buy their streaming devices to access Prime HD, they don't really care so much about hifi enthusiasts. For example if you use the Amazon music app for windows, it's does't provide exclusive access to the output device and proper control over the sample rates being used.
@markh30884 жыл бұрын
OK, I like this NAIM box and the NAD M10. I'm a Spotify and hold on here - Sirius XM user. Yes, I know that SXM is not the best sound, but I love the jazz and opera offerings. I'm also an "all Apple house" with multiple iPhones, iPads and iMacs to choose. How best would I stream Sirius XM to the NAIM? Apple Airplay? What are the choices here? Thanks!
@Smog1045 ай бұрын
Apple sounds better sonically than Spotify, I have Beolab speakers with a bang and Olufsen music centre digitalised the difference was very noticeable.
@benpit27624 жыл бұрын
The Holy Trinity can also be achieved with Lumin streamer 😊. Thanks again for an awesome video!
@lxduc4 жыл бұрын
Try uniti nova or connect the atom to a powerful amp, preferably a naim one
@peter19874 жыл бұрын
SoundCloud to Chromecast also works with smart watch controls. Just saying....
@SoundsGood07 Жыл бұрын
Hi John, Great content. Some advice please, I use Apple Music and am confused about how to stream Lossless to products like this and the Nova. Is it possible?
@henriknest39304 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! For the careful listener, surely Chromcast beats Airplay and BT. Only the display of the Atom seems to not like the Chromcast as much as the Airplay. To me it seems not as predictable. It switches off, shows details or cover art - but it seems random. With Airplay its straight forward and what you expect through the settings. Did you or anybody out there experience the same? Any fix or explanation? Cheers Henrik
@tonyatkinson22104 жыл бұрын
I’ve been streaming only with Chromcast since I got the Atom in feb . Never had a problem with it . Could it be a problem with your internet speed ?
@ruuddalost85944 жыл бұрын
you made some points here LOL love your videos as always... Ed
@andreaswolf87144 жыл бұрын
Hello John. Thanks for this interesting video. For a long time I am so much interested in this streaming amp! Read so many reviews, articles, watched tones of videos.. still searching just for the right speaker. Your honest experience, how far can the atom go? Which speakers are too much for the atom and which one are fitting pretty well? Can you give a recommend please?