Naim ND555 Network Player
The ND 555 is the first network player in the Naim 500 Series and the only one to match its power and audiophile-quality sound. It is also the first new 500 series product to be released for 12 years joining a very elite club.
The streaming section uses the latest Naim network card featuring low-noise, high-speed LVDS to route the digital audio signal. The higher speed is capable of decoding all HD audio formats at up to 32 bits/384 kHz or DSD128. Rather than the source acting as the digital timing master, the new streaming board turns things around and allows the DAC clock to control the flow of audio data. The data is integer-over-sampled in a SHARC DSP to an incredible 40-bit accuracy and fed into the Burr-Brown® PCM1704, a true R2R ladder DAC valued for its exceptional sound quality. Naim’s renowned DR regulator technology, as used in their range of amplifiers and power supplies, makes its first appearance in a network player, providing ultra-pure DC voltage to the sensitive audio circuitry in the ND 555. The analogue stages use only high-grade through-hole components and are suspended on sprung sub-chassis with heavy brass plates to minimise the effects of microphony.
ND555 offers numerous ways to listen to your music with clarity and precision.
- Chromecast built-in
- Apple AirPlay
- TIDAL
- Spotify® Connect
- Bluetooth (aptX HD)
- Internet Radio
- UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play)
- Digital Input (Optical and Coax)
- Multiroom Capable
- Roon-Ready
ND555 retains the classic Naim look while integrating the latest technology and innovative new features. ND 555 includes a 5” front-panel TFT display with proximity sensors, as well as four control buttons for added flexibility and streamlined usability. This interface along with the Naim app presents the face of their seamless new streaming system, providing access to streaming services such as Spotify and TIDAL, internet radio, local sources and album artwork – in short, ultimate connectivity.
ND 555 is supplied with its own Zigbee® remote control that does not require line of sight to operate and in fact can be paired to more than one streamer in a matter of seconds. The ND555 will also require one or two 555PS power supplies in order to operate as it is a head unit only without built in power supply.
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Audio Inputs
Digital (S/PDIF) - 2 x optical TOSLink (up to 24bit/96kHz),1 x coaxial RCA (up to 24bit/192kHz, DoP 64Fs), 1 x coaxial BNC (up to 24bit/192kHz, DoP 64Fs)
USB - 2 x USB Type A socket (front and rear - 1.6A charge)
Streaming - Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay, TIDAL, Spotify® Connect, Bluetooth (AptX HD), Internet Radio, UPnP™ (hi-res streaming), Roon Ready
Audio Outputs
Analogue - 1 x RCA pair, 1 x 5-pin DIN
Connectivity
Network - Ethernet (10/100Mbps), WiFi (802.11 b/g/n/ac with external antennae)
Multiroom - Party Mode Streaming: Sync up to six Naim products and control via the Naim app
Updates - Update your system wirelessly via the Naim app
Ripping and Storage
Storage - 2 x USB Type A socket (front and rear - 1.6A charge)
Formats
WAV - up to 32bits/384kHz
FLAC and AIFF - up to 24bit/384kHz
ALAC (Apple Lossless) - up to 24bit/384kHz
MP3 - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)
AAC - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)
OGG and WMA - up to 48kHz (16 bit)
DSD - 64 and 128Fs
M4A - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)
Note: Gapless playback supported on all formats.
Internet Radio
Provider - vTuner premium
Power
Power Consumption - Typical use: 25W (when using a single 555 PS), Network standby mode: <2W, Deep sleep: <0.5W
User Control
Handheld Zigbee® RF4CE (Metal), Front Panel 5" colour LCD display and four buttons
Physical Weight 12.25kg
Finishes Brushed and anodised aluminium
Supplied with Pair of Burndy interconnect cables (Analogue and digital), Metal Zigbee® remote (inc batteries), Hi-Line interconnect cable, BNC to RCA adapter, Wi-Fi (x2) and Bluetooth antennae, cleaning cloth, quick start guide
Dimensions 87mm x 432mm x 314mm (H x W x D)