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Naim CI-Uniti 102
The CI-Uniti 102 is a versatile integration product that seamlessly blends into your living space. As a streamer-amplifier, it delivers an exceptional audio experience, through Focal integrated speakers, and can transform audio from all media sources, including TV, streaming music platforms and video game consoles. It is also easily interconnected with the CI-NAP 108 for sensational audio installations.
Customise your system
The CI-Uniti 102 comes with Focal & Naim Manager software and "speakers profiles" for customising your installation, whether it's a single room or multi-room setup. It can be easily controlled through the Focal & Naim app and home automation drivers such as Crestron, Control4, RTI, Savant, and Elan. Plus, it's quick and easy to install, especially in a rack for discreet installation.
Key features
- Wired and wireless streaming capabilities: TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, UPnP™, Internet Radio, Airplay 2, ChromeCast.
- Versatile connectivity: HDMI, Bluetooth®, S/PDIF, analogue, RCA input, reception from Dante network.
- Ultra-quiet and compact built-in power amplifier rated at 150W at 8 ohms.
- Two independent stereo RCA outputs that can be used for subwoofers or sub-zones.
- Trigger outputs for remote standby of CI-NAP 108.
- A universal 100V to 240V mains power supply.
Focal & Naim App
The Focal & Naim app is the ultimate remote control for your home hi-fi system, giving you millions of tracks at your fingertips as well as access to product settings and features. Enjoy instant playback via your connected Naim devices, whatever room they're in.
The application is available from Apple Store and Google Play Store.
FOCAL & NAIM Manager
Discover a high-end audio software that combines performance and versatility.
Enjoy optimal configurations with Focal speaker profiles, perfectly tuned on-site EQs, and limiters.
Home Automation Integration
Smart Home Compatible
This product integrates seamlessly with leading home automation systems, including Control4, Crestron, Elan, RTI, and Savant.
Control your Focal & Naim system through a single, intuitive interface, delivering a harmonious, unified experience throughout your home.
Your Focal & Naim system
To fully enjoy the performance of your product, pair it with a Focal and/or Naim solution. Loudspeakers and electronics have been developed to work in perfect complementarity. These combinations form complete and perfectly balanced systems, revealing the full richness of your music. To go further with your installation, we recommend the following products:
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Professional Reviews 91/100
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Sound Quality
91/100
Build Quality
86/100
Features Connectivity
95/100
Value for Money
92/100
Built for discreet systems but voiced for genuine musical involvement, the CI-Uniti 102 combines warm, coherent sound, agile dynamics and a remarkably precise soundstage. The Absolute Sound praises its rhythmic drive and long-session listenability, while TED Publications highlights its smooth, rich presentation. Extensive DSP, multiroom capability and 150W-per-channel power make it a seriously flexible custom-install hub.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Warm, rich and coherent voicing with engaging pace, rhythm and dynamics.
Large, deep and precisely focused soundstage with convincing image placement.
Exceptional installation flexibility through DSP EQ and crossover tools, multiroom support, broad streaming options and Dante connectivity.
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Cons
Treble is slightly restrained, with less air, sparkle and ultimate transparency than some rivals.
No native Roon certification.
App-based operation, limited inputs and no physical remote or display may not suit conventional hi-fi users.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 91/100
Reviewers find the CI-Uniti 102 unusually accomplished for a compact custom-install amplifier: warm, coherent and highly enjoyable, with strong rhythmic drive and a spacious, precisely organised presentation. It is not portrayed as the final word in transparency, top-end air or outright bass authority, but its balanced, fatigue-free voicing is a consistent strength.
Transparency Resolution
88/100
The Absolute Sound found the amplifier full, strong and precise, with cymbals that still shimmer and decay naturally. That reviewer also notes it is not the last word in transparency and gives away some air and sparkle to a tube alternative, while TED Publications praises the unit's clean, well-managed digital performance.
Tonal Balance Musicality
92/100
The presentation is repeatedly described as warm, rich and coherent, with a flowing midrange, full but controlled bass, and smooth highs. TED Publications heard luxurious warmth and no typical Class D harshness, while The Absolute Sound particularly valued its long-session listenability.
Dynamics
92/100
TED Publications reports great dynamics and an immediately engaging rhythmic quality. The Absolute Sound likewise praises the amplifier's excellent dynamics, and Alpha Audio's measurements show that its specified 150W/8-ohm and 260W/4-ohm output is closely met in practice.
Soundstage Imaging
93/100
Spatial performance is a standout. The Absolute Sound describes a large, deep, dense and precise soundfield with convincing reconstruction of recording-space ambience and musician placement; TED Publications heard the stage seemingly disappear into the wall and extend the perceived room depth.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
86/100
Alpha Audio calls the rack-mountable enclosure solid, and its compact, cool-running Class D implementation suits hidden and multiroom installations well. TED Publications similarly considers it solidly made, though it criticises the supplied stick-on rubber feet and recommends careful ventilation because heat is produced underneath.
Features Connectivity
95/100
This is an exceptionally adaptable streaming amplifier, with Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, HDMI eARC, optical S/PDIF, analogue input, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, UPnP and major music services. Its DSP EQ and crossover functions, stereo RCA outputs for subwoofers or sub-zones, Dante support, and multiroom capability add substantial installation flexibility; Alpha Audio's main omission is the lack of native Roon certification.
Value for Money
92/100
At roughly $1,499-$1,800 USD depending on market, reviewers regard the CI-Uniti 102 as compelling for its combination of streaming, installation flexibility and powerful amplification. TED Publications calls its price surprisingly reasonable, while The Absolute Sound considers its sound excellent for the money, particularly for buyers seeking an unobtrusive multiroom solution.
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