Naim Audio has introduced a new Accessory Pack for the CI-Uniti 102 streaming amplifier, making the compact custom-installation model easier to use in a conventional home audio environment.
The CI-Uniti 102 was originally developed for rack-mounted and professional installation applications, but the new accessory package adds a dedicated remote control and four feet, allowing the unit to sit naturally on a shelf or hi-fi rack.
Although the accessory package itself is simple, the announcement is more significant because it broadens the role of the CI-Uniti 102 beyond the custom-installation market and positions it more clearly as a compact streaming amplifier for domestic hi-fi systems.
Bringing the CI-Uniti 102 Out of the Rack
The CI-Uniti 102 is part of Naim’s CI Series and was designed from the outset for professional installers and integrated home-audio systems.
Its compact chassis measures approximately 30cm wide, 30cm deep and 4.45cm high, making it particularly suitable for technical racks, multi-room systems and installations built around Focal in-wall or in-ceiling loudspeakers.
The new Accessory Pack allows the CI-Uniti 102 to move beyond that environment and be used more like a conventional hi-fi component in a living room or dedicated listening space.
The package includes four dedicated feet and a remote control. The feet allow the amplifier to be placed securely on furniture or a hi-fi rack while maintaining airflow underneath the chassis.
Dedicated Remote for Conventional Hi-Fi Use
The CI-Uniti 102 was originally intended to be controlled primarily through the Focal & Naim app or integrated automation platforms such as Crestron, Control4, RTI, Savant and Elan.
The remote control included with the Accessory Pack gives users a more direct way to operate the unit without relying on a smartphone, tablet or home-automation controller.
Key functions such as volume, mute and presets can be accessed directly, making the CI-Uniti 102 feel much closer to a traditional integrated amplifier in everyday use.
150W Streaming Amplifier with HDMI eARC and Dante
The CI-Uniti 102 itself offers specifications that are highly competitive with dedicated home streaming amplifiers.
Its built-in power amplifier delivers 150W per channel into 8 ohms and 260W per channel into 4 ohms, with THD+N specified at below 0.006%.
The unit supports streaming up to 32-bit/384kHz and includes Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
Supported services and protocols include Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, UPnP and internet radio.
Inputs include HDMI eARC, S/PDIF, RCA analog and Bluetooth, while Dante network audio reception is also supported.
In addition to speaker outputs, the CI-Uniti 102 provides independent stereo RCA Main and Sub/Aux outputs, and the system can be expanded with Naim CI-NAP 108 or CI-NAP 101 power amplifiers.
2.1 System Configuration Through the Focal & Naim App
The CI-Uniti 102 can also be configured for domestic systems through the Focal & Naim app.
The Home mode provides a four-band EQ and allows crossover settings to be configured between the Main and Aux outputs.
This makes it possible to build a 2.1-channel system using a pair of main loudspeakers and a subwoofer without requiring an external crossover processor.
Naim particularly emphasizes integration with Focal loudspeakers, but the CI-Uniti 102 can also be used with conventional passive speakers, making its potential applications broader than its original custom-installation positioning might suggest.
From Custom-Installation Uniti to Domestic Streaming Amplifier
The most interesting aspect of the Accessory Pack is not the addition of feet and a remote control, but the change in how Naim is positioning the CI-Uniti 102.
The product was originally designed without a traditional front-panel display or conventional volume control, reflecting its professional installation origins.
However, with 150W per channel into 8 ohms, HDMI eARC, Wi-Fi 6, Dante, extensive streaming support and flexible 2.1-channel configuration, the CI-Uniti 102 already has many of the features expected from a modern domestic streaming amplifier.
The new Accessory Pack makes those capabilities more accessible to users who do not need a professionally integrated control system.
Rather than creating an entirely new Uniti model, Naim is effectively extending an existing CI platform into the conventional home-audio market.
A Small Accessory with a Broader Purpose
With the Accessory Pack, Naim is giving the CI-Uniti 102 a role that extends beyond technical racks and custom-installation systems.
By retaining its professional integration features while adding a remote control and conventional desktop installation, the CI-Uniti 102 now sits more naturally between custom-installation electronics and traditional hi-fi streaming amplifiers.
It is a relatively small hardware addition, but one that significantly broadens how and where the CI-Uniti 102 can be used.
Official Site : https://www.naimaudio.com/products/ci-uniti-102-accessory-pack