Naim Uniti Atom

Gorgeous, compact design ; Superb digital connectivity ; Clear, precise sound ; Beautiful color display

Only one RCA input

With gorgeous design, superb performance, and effortless ease of use, The Naim Uniti Atom is the perfect digital audio centerpiece.

A stunning, well-thought-out design that can call attention to itself if you like, or just let it sit there and do its job showing only the time of day on its screen. ; First-class electronics that let the music play through. It’s very British (neutral...

While the remote is a good one, it’s glossy black and picks up fingerprints faster than Jack Webb. ; No subwoofer out ; There is a pre-amp out but a high-level output without volume control in the circuit would be nice so you can use the Atom as a...

Make no mistake, the Naim Uniti Atom is a $3800 component. At the same time, I’d be hard-pressed to find a pre-amp, amp, DAC, streaming system that sounds as good for less. If your tastes are high-end in equipment and music quality, adding a pair of...

Spectacular audio reproduction ; Excellent codec support at every level ; Magnificent craftsmanship

No RIAA pre-amp to support a turntable ; Front panel display is not a touchscreen

Naim doesn’t just design the Uniti Atom in the U.K., the box is also made there. That manufacturing decision—not just the bill of high-end materials—surely accounts for a good chunk of the Atom’s substantial price tag. What better way to ensure quality...

Class-leading clarity and insight ; Lovely precise timing and impressive dynamic range ; Looks as impressive as it sounds

Really nothing noteworthy

Rarely does a product look and sound as good as the Uniti Atom, but here Naim has drawn big old capital S’s on Style and Substance

Sound quality ; Design ; Versatility

Price ; App could be a touch more polished

The Atom is expensive. For this kind of money, you could put together any number of hi-fi setups, speakers included, that would deliver very respectable sound quality. However, few of them would be as stylish, multi-talented and compact as the Uniti...

Outstanding clarity and insight ; Precise and well-balanced ; Great handle on timing and dynamics ; Great connectivity ; Stylish design

Pricey

A masterclass in style and substance. This is hi-fi for the 21st Century

Refined yet energetic performance ; Extremely comprehensive features ; Excellent build and aesthetics

Fractional lack of bass weight

In the time between the Atom being announced and finally hitting the market, this sector has become a critical one for many manufacturers. In a sense the delay meant that the spec of the Atom was fully known to rivals, thus giving them time to ‘get...