naim NDX Network Streamer with Tuner Module Instructions

: August 10, 2024
: naim

Table of Contents

Introduction
The TIDAL function
Configuring the TIDAL input
Customer Support
References
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naim NDX Network Streamer with Tuner Module

Introduction

This supplement describes the TIDAL feature incorporated in version 4.4.00 of the Naim streamer product family operating firmware. The TIDAL feature enables users to play TIDAL audio streams via a Naim streamer under the control of the Naim App.

Products included in the streamer family are: UnitiLite, UnitiQute, UnitiQute 2, NaimUniti, NaimUniti 2, SuperUniti, NAC-N 172 XS, NAC-N 272, ND5 XS, NDX and NDS.

Units running firmware versions earlier than 4.4.00 do not include TIDAL. For information on updating streamer firmware contact your local Naim retailer or distributor, or visit: www.naimaudio.com/updates.

TIDAL streaming requires a TIDAL subscription. For more information visit: www.TIDAL.com

Note: TIDAL is not available in all countries. For a list of availability by country visit the support pages at: https://support.tidal.com

Note: All Naim streamer products can be updated to firmware version 4.4.00, however TIDAL can only be enabled on those that are also 24bit/192kHz capable.
These streamers are identified by displaying 3DXXXXX in the “BC SW” line of their System Status screen (Setup > Factory Settings > System Status).
Streamers that display 1AXXXXX, 2AXXXXX or 2DXXXXX in the BC SW line of their System Status screen must be hardware updated in order to enable TIDAL with firmware version 4.4.00.
Contact your local Naim retailer or distributor for information on streamer updates.

The TIDAL function

TIDAL account access, browsing and playback control is fully integrated into the Naim App. With its TIDAL input enabled, a streamer in receipt of a TIDAL stream will automatically select its TIDAL input and play the stream.

The audio programme will display on the streamer front panel and on the Naim App. Playback can be controlled using the streamer remote control handset, its front panel controls or the Naim App.

To play a TIDAL stream, open the Naim App, select the TIDAL input and login to your TIDAL account, and select the programme material to play.

Configuring the TIDAL input

The TIDAL input can be configured via the streamer Setup > Inputs > TIDAL menu. The following parameters can be configured.

Parameter	Options
Enabled	Yes / No. Switches the TIDAL input on or off and displays or hides

any associated menus.
Name:| Enables user specified names to be attached the input. Use the streamer handset or Naim App to enter text.
Input Trim:| Enables the level of the TIDAL input to be adjusted. Adjust using the handset 6 or 5 keys.
Play Bitrate:| Normal / High / HiFi. Enables the TIDAL stream data rate to be selected to suit internet connection bandwidth. Normal bitrate: 96kbps AAC format. High bitrate: 320kbps AAC format. HiFi bitrate: 16 bit 44.1kHz FLAC format.