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Focal launches Spirit One Headphones

Steve — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:38:24 +0000

Delivering performance aligned with the Focal brand and reflecting the values of Focal Utopia, the world’s best loudspeaker series, The Focal Spirit One headphone is available from February 2012.

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Naim Label releases first Super Hi Definition download

Steve — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:23:04 +0000

Naim Label releases Meet Me In London – the label’s most successful recording – as a 24bit/192kHz download.

An early downloader can win a Naim ND5 XS network player

Some 14 years after the original recording was released as a Naim Label CD, Meet Me In London by world-renowned guitarist Antonio Forcione and sublime singer Sabina Sciubba is being reborn, but this time as a super hi definition download.

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Naim launches new XP5 XS slimline Power Supply

Steve — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:00:06 +0000

Naim announced that they would start shipping their new XP5 XS power supply today.

The XP5 XS which comes complete with Burndy lead is designed to significantly improve the performance of the ND5 XS network player as well as delivering a major performance upgrade to the Naim DAC, NDX network player, CDX2 (models with and without S/PDIF), CDX and CDS CD players as well as the multi award-winning HDX hard disk player.

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The New Focal XS Book Desktop Monitor

Steve — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:00:55 +0000

The XS Book is a full-range, user friendly, great sounding and energy efficient pair of powered desktop monitor loudspeakers designed for the music lover as well as the hobbyist music creator.

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New Neat Ultimatum XL10

Steve — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:30:30 +0000

Twelve years after the launch of the MF9 it is replaced as the Ultimatum flagship by the XL10. The Neat Acoustics Ultimatum XL10 will be available in November .

The XL10 is the result of a complete revision of the flagship MF9 model, building upon that model’s strengths in order to deliver a world-class full range performance.

The ULTIMATUM XL10 loudspeaker adheres to all the principles that have ensured the ULTIMATUM series such enduring success.

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The new Naim ND5 XS slimline network player

Steve — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:30:52 +0000

Naim today launched the ND5 XS: Naim’s first network player to stream 24bit/192kHz sources natively. Designed and engineered to integrate into Naim’s range at a similar quality level as Naim’s slimline XS series, the ND5 XS is performance upgradeable in stages as the owner demands. The ND5 XS is performance upgradeable currently by the addition of a XPS or PS 555 power supply and/or Naim DAC. A matching slimline power supply will be available next year.

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New Chord Company USB SilverPlus

Steve — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:48:46 +0000

Responding to demand from computer audiophiles requesting a Chord quality USB cable, the USB SilverPlus launches with no pretensions to technical supremacy through advanced materials or unique construction techniques. It does however benefit from twenty years’ experience in designing cables that make a real difference.

USB SilverPlus is based on the technical understanding and empirical experience that developing successful cables bring.

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A Shared Passion for Perfect Sound: Focal and Naim

Steve — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:10:26 +0000

United by their passion for perfect sound, leading high-end audio brands Focal and Naim, today announce they are merging to create a new European leader in the audio industry. Focal & Co will own and manage Focal and Naim as independent brands, retaining their unique philosophies and product ranges.

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Naim launches SuperUniti: a new high-end all-in-one

Steve — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:14:54 +0000

17 July 2011. Salisbury UK. Naim today announced that they would start shipping their new SuperUniti high-end all-in-one player early in October 2011.

Delivering high-end performance from an all-in-one design in a classic triptych package, the SuperUniti extends the Uniti range and the possibilities for UnitiSystem and extends its suitability for large rooms and those who like to play their music just that little bit louder.

It’s easier to consider SuperUniti as a combination of Naim’s hugely successful SuperNait integrated amplifier, the multi-source UnitiQute and a Naim DAC. This powerful combination encased in one attractive but understated package is sure to bring new owners to the Naim fold.

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Naim adds iRadio to Hard Disk Players and Servers

Steve — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:47:19 +0000

Naim announced at the start of their Summer Sounds: On Stream road shows that it would be shipping a free of charge update for the award-winning HDX Hard Disk Player, the compact ripping UPnP server UnitiServe and the NaimNet music servers. Available: end August.

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Naim announces Summer Sounds: On Stream events

Steve — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:44:42 +0000

Naim is taking its digital range on the road in the UK to demonstrate the future of hi-fi.

Everyone is welcome to the live demonstrations and explanations together with Q&A sessions and the opportunity to chat individually with Naim’s engineers.
One lucky attendee will win an award-winning NDX network player.

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Naim’s Choice adds Naim’s Favourites

Steve — Wed, 25 May 2011 18:51:45 +0000

18^th May 2011. High End Show Munich. Naim today confirmed that a new internet radio feature will be added to its range of network and all-in-one audio players.

Naim’s Choice internet radio selection includes an exclusive link to the Radio Paradise 320kbps AAC stream

Naim’s Choice adds an extra menu item to the iRadio options. It highlights and gives easy access to internet radio stations that Naim consider to be of particular musical and/or sound quality interest or ones that are not available using the conventional 5* V Tuner Full service.

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Neat Acoustics launches floor standing Ultimatum XLi

Steve — Thu, 19 May 2011 08:30:51 +0000

In a surprise move Neat Acoustics launches a floor standing loudspeaker based on the already revered Ultimatum XLS model. The XLi will be available in July.

The Ultimatum XLi is a new floor standing loudspeaker of compact proportions, It is engineered to deliver greater performance than the Ultimatum XLS by using a floor standing cabinet to deliver separate volumes for mass loading and crossover isolation. This follows a significant number of requests from retailers and distributors around the world who found that the performance of the XLS was ideally suited to potential owners needs but a ‘floorstander’ would have been more domestically acceptable.

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Naim Boss Celebrates 30 Years

Steve — Tue, 17 May 2011 10:17:07 +0000

4^th May 2011. Salisbury,UK. Paul Stephenson took part in a significant celebration, involving the whole company, marking his 30 years working for Naim Audio.

Naim Audio, the UK’s leading hi-fi specialist design and manufacturing company, has just closed its financial year with a record turnover and growth of around fifteen percent. This contrasts to thirty years ago when Paul joined as the company’s only sales person with the brief to increase turnover from £250,000.

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Two new iPad apps from Naim

Steve — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:26:20 +0000

Two newly updated Naim apps are available as free of charge downloads from the App Store from the 1^st April 2011. The new apps include native iPad support delivering a much richer experience. This along with the improvements detailed below ensures Naim owners continue to get the maximum flexibility of control of their systems along with Naim’s class-leading audio performance.

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