![]() On the front is a black cloth grille - accessory grilles in Olive, Terracotta, and Peacock are available for $85 each. I found the new model’s dark-gray finish more elegant than the original’s silver. Both have beautiful anodized-aluminum enclosures supported by illuminated mirrored bases, with bead-blasted, anodized-aluminum heatsinks along the rear. The new Mu-so looks almost identical to its predecessor. Naim says they began developing the new model two years ago, and describes it as “95% re-engineered” over the original. The Mu-so 2nd Generation was formally announced in early May, at High End, in Munich. The subject of this review, the Mu-so 2nd Generation ($1599), is better in every respect. And, of course, there are lots of non-audiophiles who nonetheless want an elegant, easy-to-use system that delivers great sound. An all-in-one music system is ideal for settings where music is a secondary activity - a bedroom, den, kitchen, or home office, or when you’re entertaining or reading - and with the Mu-so, you definitely don’t settle sonically. Turns out there are many reasons that people who are serious about sound would covet such a product. As an objet, it’s drop-dead gorgeous, and it sounds fantastic. In retrospect, the Mu-so’s success is no surprise. Reviewed by Al Griffin on Simplifi in January 2017, the Mu-so Qb was a SoundStage! Network Product of the Year. So has their smaller Mu-so Qb (pronounced cube), launched a year later. Their Mu-so wireless music player, introduced in late 2014, has been a huge hit. It’s a good thing Naim Audio didn’t listen to people like me. But for serious listening, I want the immersive experience you get from a stereo pair of speakers spaced several feet apart. I had nothing against all-in-one music systems - not then, not now. Buyers of hi-fi, home cinema, and headphones can be sure that a StereoNET Applause Award winner is worthy of your most serious attention.Five years ago, if someone had asked me if there was a market for a tabletop all-in-one music system that cost $1499 (all prices USD), I’d have replied, “You’re kidding, right?” For that kind of dough, you could get a nice integrated amp and speakers, or a really good set of powered speakers. Receiving such an award is the prerequisite to becoming eligible for our annual Product of the Year awards, awarded only to the finest designs in their respective categories. We believe that no other online hi-fi and home cinema resource offers such expert knowledge, so when StereoNET gives an Applause Award, it is a trustworthy hallmark of quality. And we also employ professional IT and home theatre specialists who work at the cutting edge of today’s technology. Some have edited popular English language hi-fi magazines, and others have been senior contributors to famous audio journals stretching back to the late 1970s. The StereoNET editorial team includes some of the world’s most experienced and respected hi-fi journalists with a vast wealth of knowledge. They are not automatically given with all reviews, nor can manufacturers purchase them. ![]() Winning one marks it out as a design of great quality and distinction – a special product in its class, on the grounds of either performance, value for money, or usually both.Īpplause Awards are personally issued by StereoNET’s global Editor-in-Chief, David Price – who has over three decades of experience reviewing hi-fi products at the highest level – after consulting with our senior editorial team. Visit Naim Audio for more informationĮach time StereoNET reviews a product, it is considered for an Applause Award. ![]() TIDAL Connect is available to all subscribers to the streaming service a 90-day free trial is available for new users when they buy any of the current Naim streaming family. In addition, further free functionality upgrades are planned across the whole Naim music-streaming family, giving users even more ways to enjoy their system. It follows an earlier update for Naim Uniti players and dedicated streamers the brand's entire current range now supports TIDAL Connect. It is ready to be simply installed via the Naim App. The Firmware 4.3 update for Mu-so 2nd Generation, Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation, Mu-so Wood Edition and Mu-so for Bentley Special Edition has been released today, 9th December. Alternatively, you can continue to enjoy core TIDAL streaming functionality via the Naim App if preferred. With TIDAL Connect, Naim's Mu-so 2nd Generation of networked speakers gains the rich features of the TIDAL App and the ability to stream your choices in superb quality direct to your Naim speaker.
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