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Integrated amplifiers — Naim UNITI ATOM HEADPHONE EDITION
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Naim UNITI ATOM HEADPHONE EDITION
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The UNITI ATOM HEADPHONE EDITION is an integrated amplifier with built-in DAC from Naim, sharing the UNITI ATOM's distinctive cube-shaped chassis while offering a genuinely different, headphone-optimised output configuration. The UNITI ATOM HEADPHONE EDITION brings Naim's considered engineering to a genuinely specialised streaming and headphone format.
Key specs that matter
Input impedance is a low 1 ohm balanced. Output power is a genuinely modest 2 x 1.5W into 16 ohms - a figure specifically scaled for headphone-level output rather than loudspeaker driving, reflecting this edition's headphone-focused design intent. At 265 x 95 x 245mm and 7kg, the UNITI ATOM HEADPHONE EDITION shares identical chassis dimensions and weight with the standard UNITI ATOM.
Sound and use context
Expect the genuinely engaging, rhythmically precise character Naim's broader amplifier catalogue is celebrated for, delivered here through a genuinely specialised headphone-optimised output stage rather than conventional loudspeaker-level power.
Pairing
The headphone-optimised output stage is specifically engineered for driving headphones directly rather than loudspeakers; buyers wanting to drive loudspeakers should confirm output compatibility or consider the standard UNITI ATOM instead.
Alternatives
Naim's own standard UNITI ATOM offers conventional loudspeaker-level output within the same distinctive cube-shaped chassis. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this amplifier. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this product, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before finalising any purchasing decision, particularly for a component that will anchor a broader system investment. Careful research and, where possible, a hands-on demonstration remain the best complements to any written overview when evaluating a specific piece of audio equipment for a particular system and room. Ultimately, the right choice always depends on matching a component genuinely well to the specific room, system and listening priorities at hand, rather than chasing specifications in isolation from real-world context. Genuinely worth exploring further with a trusted dealer to determine real-world fit for a specific space and system, and highly recommended within the current context of available information.
Key specs that matter
Input impedance is a low 1 ohm balanced. Output power is a genuinely modest 2 x 1.5W into 16 ohms - a figure specifically scaled for headphone-level output rather than loudspeaker driving, reflecting this edition's headphone-focused design intent. At 265 x 95 x 245mm and 7kg, the UNITI ATOM HEADPHONE EDITION shares identical chassis dimensions and weight with the standard UNITI ATOM.
Sound and use context
Expect the genuinely engaging, rhythmically precise character Naim's broader amplifier catalogue is celebrated for, delivered here through a genuinely specialised headphone-optimised output stage rather than conventional loudspeaker-level power.
Pairing
The headphone-optimised output stage is specifically engineered for driving headphones directly rather than loudspeakers; buyers wanting to drive loudspeakers should confirm output compatibility or consider the standard UNITI ATOM instead.
Alternatives
Naim's own standard UNITI ATOM offers conventional loudspeaker-level output within the same distinctive cube-shaped chassis. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this amplifier. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this product, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before finalising any purchasing decision, particularly for a component that will anchor a broader system investment. Careful research and, where possible, a hands-on demonstration remain the best complements to any written overview when evaluating a specific piece of audio equipment for a particular system and room. Ultimately, the right choice always depends on matching a component genuinely well to the specific room, system and listening priorities at hand, rather than chasing specifications in isolation from real-world context. Genuinely worth exploring further with a trusted dealer to determine real-world fit for a specific space and system, and highly recommended within the current context of available information.
Specifications
Model name
UNITI ATOM HEADPHONE EDITION
Type
Integrated Amplifier with DAC
Analog inputs (balanced)
N/A
Analog inputs (single-ended)
N/A
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
1
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
D/A conversion
N/A
Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
2 x 1.5 (16Ω)
Output power (4Ω) (W)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
N/A
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
265 × 95 × 245
Weight (kg)
7
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