Naim has added the CI-Uniti 102 to its custom-install lineup, a compact streamer-amplifier built to blend into a room rather than dominate a rack. The Naim CI-Uniti 102 pairs a 150W built-in power amplifier with wired and wireless streaming from every major service, and is designed to drive Focal integrated speakers directly or interconnect with the CI-NAP 108 for larger installations.
The Naim CI-Uniti 102: A Streamer-Amplifier for Custom Install
Rather than a standalone streamer needing a separate power amp, the Naim CI-Uniti 102 folds an ultra-quiet, compact 150W-at-8-ohm amplifier into the same chassis as its streaming section, rated at 260W into 4 ohms. Naim positions it as a versatile integration product that “seamlessly blends into your living space,” delivering audio from TV, streaming platforms and video game consoles through Focal integrated speakers. Two independent stereo RCA outputs can be configured for subwoofers or separate sub-zones, and trigger outputs allow the Naim CI-Uniti 102 to place a paired CI-NAP 108 into remote standby, giving installers a straightforward way to scale up a system’s power without adding complexity for the end user. It joins retail streaming amplifiers like the Naim Uniti Star Lite in the brand’s wider all-in-one range, aimed instead at the custom-integration channel.
Comprehensive Connectivity for Every Source
The Naim CI-Uniti 102 covers streaming and legacy sources alike: TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, UPnP, Internet Radio, AirPlay 2 and Chromecast handle wireless playback over Ethernet or Wi-Fi 6, while HDMI eARC accepts LPCM audio up to 192kHz/24bit in stereo. An S/PDIF digital input takes signals up to 96kHz/24bit, and a stereo RCA analogue input (47kΩ, 2.5V RMS) covers any remaining line-level source. Naim also built in reception from a Dante network, a detail aimed squarely at professional and multi-room custom installations rather than a typical living-room setup. Round the back, amplified speaker outputs use terminal block, Euroblock or 4mm banana connectors, giving integrators flexibility in how they terminate cable runs.
Built for Home Automation
The Naim CI-Uniti 102 ships with Focal & Naim Manager software and speaker profiles for tuning a single room or a full multi-room installation, and integrates directly with Control4, Crestron, RTI, Savant and Elan drivers. Day to day, it’s controlled through the Focal & Naim app, which acts as a single interface across a wider Naim or Focal system. Naim says the unit is quick and easy to rack-mount for discreet installations, and the CI-Uniti 102 picked up a Technology Designer Performance Home Award for Best Product in 2024, reflecting its focus on the custom-install channel rather than retail shelves.
Naim CI-Uniti 102 Pricing and Availability
As a custom-integration product, the Naim CI-Uniti 102 is sold exclusively through authorized Naim dealers and installers rather than at a published retail price; interested buyers are directed to Naim’s retailer network to get a system-specific quote. The unit measures 30 x 30 x 4.45cm and weighs 4.5kg, with a universal 100-240V mains supply for installations outside its home market.
Key Specifications
- Model: Naim CI-Uniti 102 (streamer amplifier)
- Power output: 150W into 8 ohms, 260W into 4 ohms
- Streaming: TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, UPnP, Internet Radio, AirPlay 2, Chromecast
- Network: Ethernet (1000/100/10Mbps), Wi-Fi 6
- Digital inputs: S/PDIF (96kHz/24bit), HDMI eARC (LPCM 192kHz/24bit stereo)
- Analogue: 1x stereo RCA in (47kΩ/2.5V RMS), 1x stereo RCA main out, 1x stereo RCA sub/aux out
- Also supports: Bluetooth, Dante network reception
- Home automation: Control4, Crestron, RTI, Savant, Elan
- Power supply: universal 100-240V, 50/60Hz; consumption 70W normal use
- Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 4.45cm; weight: 4.5kg
- Award: Technology Designer Performance Home Award, Best Product 2024
