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Naim Audio ND5 XS

Naim Audio ND5 XS
alaScore 95

15 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 reviews of Naim Audio ND5 XS. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability. The usability is also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the remote control and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Naim Audio ND5 XS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Naim ND5 XS 2 review

 

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023 winner. This network streamer is a sterling piece of hi-fi kit

Detailed and insightful ; Expressive and rhythmically on point ; Lots of features and connections

No display screen

It may not be much to look at, but the Naim ND5 XS 2 focuses on class-leading sound over aesthetic gimmicks

Oct, 2023

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Naim ND5 XS review

 

Best streamer £2000+, Awards 2016. A must-audition if you're after a high-end streamer that can do it all

Stunningly clear, precise and insightful sound quality ; Sturdy build and design ; Excellent specification ; Easy to use

Power supply upgrades aren’t cheap

A fully featured, insightful and captivating streamer that does it all – one of the best high-end streamers we’ve ever tested

Oct, 2015

Expert review by : Hi-Fi Choice (hifichoice.co.uk)

Expert Review

 

Its ability to cope with 24-bit/192kHz streams future-proofs it for some considerable time and allows the lovers of hi-res to pursue their studio-master fix. The n-Stream app adds all the convenience to the package for which one could ask. In an...

Dec, 2011

Expert review by : AVForums (avforums.com)

Naim ND5 XS

 

Superb sound quality with huge detail and excellent bass, Comprehensive functionality, Very solid build, Upgradeable

Some limits to soundstage, Power supply is a significant cost, No shortage of competition

The Naim UnitiLite managed a Reference Status badge in Naim’s inaugural review on AVForums - some months later, I still cannot think of either a single box or collection of electronics I would recommend to somebody in place of it. Against this...

Apr, 2013

Expert review by : Lasse Svendsen (lbtechreviews.com)

Review: NAIM ND5 XS 2 | A Grey Wolf In Sheep's Clothing

 

The minimalist Naim ND5 XS 2 is the oldest of the music streamers, but it doesn't sound like it.

Vivid soundscape with analog musicality. Sparkling dynamics and fine app control.

No screen. No remote control or buttons.

You can’t go wrong with an ND5 XS 2. If you can live without a screen and buttons on the front, you get one of the most well played and engaging music streamers in this class. It’s far from being the most advanced or best-equipped player out there, and...

Feb, 2023

Expert review by : Gordon Brockhouse (SoundStageSimplifi)

Naim Audio ND5 XS 2 Network Music Player

 

From the foregoing, it should be clear that Naim Audio's ND5 XS 2 network streamer delivers the sonic goods. I enjoyed its wonderfully open, spacious sound and its excellent dynamics, the latter simultaneously fast and rounded. The ND5 XS 2 sounded...

Sep, 2019

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