When Naim comes out with a product, we tend to pay attention. When the merger between Focal and Naim occurred, a powerhouse in high-end audio was born, providing comprehensive, innovative audio systems.
In 2024, Naim announced their new C1-Uniti 102 Power Streaming Amplifier. Low-profile, it seamlessly blends into your home’s aesthetics with a compact, minimalist design. Combined with Focal integrated speakers, it delivers an exceptional audio experience.
Here, we’ll explore some of its key features and highlight the Focal Video featuring Chris Shaw on how to use Focal software.
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C1 Defined
The C1 Series stands for Custom Integration, and it lives up to its name as products for custom installation and multi-room integrated solutions. The three products consist of the C1-Uniti 102 amplified streamer, a mono power amplifier, and an eight-channel multi-zone amplifier. This all-in-one streaming amplifier is powerful and discreet, with the ability to transform audio from all media sources, including streaming music platforms, TVs, and video game consoles.
It offers wireless and wired streaming capabilities with the streaming services that provide hi-res music, including TIDAL, Qobuz, and Spotify Connect. It also includes streaming capabilities with Internet Radio, Chromecast, and AirPlay 2, and covers up to 32 zones. These zones let you play different music and audio in multiple rooms simultaneously or combine them for whole-home audio. This wireless connectivity connects directly to streaming services without needing external streaming devices.
The C1-Uniti 102 amplified streamer is specifically designed to complement C1 Focal loudspeakers. Multiple inputs let you easily connect to TVs, turntables, and other audio sources.
The Focal & Naim Manager Software
This software enables our AV experts at Wipliance to calibrate speakers, set up the system, and configure advanced settings, such as managing multiple devices across different rooms. When built around Focal integrated loudspeakers, it comes with model-specific speaker profiles plus room correction. This streaming amplifier is tailor-made for Focal integrated loudspeakers. It’s also designed to configure settings for use on a Dante network.
Focal integrated loudspeakers include discreet, high-fidelity speakers. In-ceiling, in-wall, and outdoor loudspeakers offer high-performance for indoor music and home cinema.
The C1-Uniti 102 Streaming Amp
The Streaming App lets you effortlessly manage music sources and stream music from integrated services. Home automation platforms, like our partner Control4, can also manage this device, integrating it into the smart home ecosystem. This partnership enables voice control, letting you manage it hands-free.
You can easily control volume, music playback, and settings from a dedicated app.
Why Streaming Amplifiers
Streaming amplifiers offer all-in-one convenience, combining an amplifier and a network streamer, reducing clutter. The outcome is high-performance audio from internet streaming services, designed to support multi-room audio.
At Wipliance, we specialize in custom technology and audio-video solutions that integrate seamlessly into your home design while elevating everyday experiences. To learn more about the latest innovations from Focal, the brand known for high-fidelity sound, contact Wipliance.
