Naim Audio Mu-so 2nd Gen Wireless Speaker

Description

Naim Audio Mu-so 2nd Gen Wireless Speaker

Your journey into the Naim family starts with the Naim Audio Mu-so 2nd Gen Wireless Speaker. They’ve recently released the 2nd Generation of their multi award-winning Mu-so range.

They have evolved the iconic styling of their predecessors. Under the luxury aluminum casing are game-changing performance, feature and functionality upgrades.

You’ve never heard it so good from an all-in-one wireless system.

Combining Naim’s 45 years of hi-fi mastery with the very latest music-streaming technology and premium design quality, this is the ultimate single-box system range.

Reviews

• AppleInsider | Mu-so 2nd Generation | 5/5 Review , Jan 2020 – “We’ve been floored by the performance of the Mu-So 2, especially when it comes to Apple users and AirPlay 2.”
• Gear Patrol | Mu-so 2nd Generation & Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation | Review, Jan 2020 – “The Mu-so 2 home speaker has more than 10 times the processing power of the original Mu-so, which helps it stream higher-resolution audio (up to 32bit/384kHz) and create an even bigger sound.“
• The ambient | Mu-so 2nd Generation & Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation, Dec 2019 – “Naim has double the amount of wireless speakers Apple has in its line-up – that’s right, a whole two. But what your admittedly significant outlay buys are the products of an established, even venerable, high-end hi-fi company with more than enough expertise to blow your socks off.”
• Country & Town House | A Great British Brand 2020, Dec 2019 – “However dark the days, people’s love for music never dims and Naim is here to make favourite tracks sound incredible on the best British hi-fi products available.“
• HI-FI World | Mu-so 2nd Generation | 5 Globes , Oct 2019 – “As one-box systems go the Mu-So 2 is hard to beat. It combines superb construction with an easy control system and a sound that belies its dimensions. “
• Gramophone | Mu-so 2nd Generation | Review , Sep 2019 – “Not so much updated as completely reinvented, despite the similar looks, the new version of Naim’s all-in-one system is an even more attractive buy“
• TechHive | Mu-so 2nd Generation | Editors Choice , Sep 2019 – “This speaker sounds exquisite, and it can handle any nearly any format you can think of from just about any source you can imagine: online, offline, digital, or analog. This is a great music system whether you operate it solo or as part of a multi-room audio system. I recommend it wholeheartedly.”
• EISA Awards 2019 | Mu-so 2nd Generation | Best All-In-One System , Aug 2019 – “wide-open, fast, detailed and yet reassuringly weighty, it sets the standard all other integrated systems now have to beat.“

FAQ’s

1. What kind of speaker is the Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation and what does it do?
   The Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation is a premium all-in-one wireless music system that combines high-resolution streaming, powerful built-in amplification and multi-format playback in a single speaker-style unit, no separate amplifier or source equipment needed. It’s designed to deliver rich, detailed sound for everyday listening or party playback.
2. How can I stream music to the Mu-so 2?
   You can stream wirelessly via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and it supports streaming standards including Apple AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect and Roon Ready, so you can play music from apps, internet radio, cloud services, or networked storage directly to the speaker.
3. What audio quality and formats does the Mu-so 2 support?
   The Mu-so 2 supports high-resolution audio, including files up to 24-bit/384 kHz and DSD64/128, and uses multiple custom-designed drivers and a powerful 450 W amplifier system to deliver clear highs, detailed mids and deep bass from a single-box setup.
4. Does the Mu-so 2 work with other speakers or multi-room systems?
   Yes, it can be part of a multi-room audio setup, syncing with other compatible Naim streaming products so you can play the same music throughout your home or control each speaker independently via the Naim app or compatible smart-home platforms.
5. Can it connect to devices other than phones and tablets?
   Yes, in addition to wireless streaming, the Mu-so 2 offers physical connectivity including 5 mm analogue input, USB playback, optical digital input and HDMI ARC for TV audio, making it versatile for use with computers, TVs and other audio gear alongside your wireless sources.

These FAQs highlight why the Mu-so 2nd Generation is a strong choice if you want a single, premium wireless speaker that supports lots of streaming options, handles high-quality audio and integrates well into modern living spaces.

Features

The Naim Streaming Platform

At the heart of Mu-so 2nd Generation is Naim’s music-streaming platform, developed by 25 engineers over 3 years to offer the very best performance whether playing your own digital music collection, a world of Internet radio, or music streaming services such as TIDAL and Spotify. This acclaimed innovation is uniquely found in Naim music-streaming products, such as its Uniti range and dedicated network players, including the flagship ND 555.

DSP – The heart of the System

The all-new multicore Digital Signal Processor (DSP) drives higher performance, providing 2000 MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) compared to the original Mu-so’s single-core, 150MIPS DSP. You can also hear even more from your music.

We have also created a brand new limiter algorithm that keeps each of Mu-so 2nd Generation’s speaker drivers’ movement under control when at high volume levels. The new limiter, by design; is only active at extreme volume levels, and helps to retain the music’s clarity and increase long term reliability.

Enhanced Feature Set

Mu-so 2nd Generation is packed full of game-changing performance, feature and functionality upgrades. Enjoy your music, any way you want.

• Optimised Speaker Drivers – Mu-so 2nd Generation’s 450 Watts of music power are joined by improved and highly optimised speaker drivers – a joint development project between Naim and Focal R&D departments.
  Focal has been creating benchmark acoustic equipment since 1979, and its expertise has taken speaker-driver precision and performance to new levels.
• Discover The New Intuitive Dial – The new intuitive interface has 15 touch sensitive buttons and a bold, illuminated volume dial with a proximity sensor that wakes the display. The Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation is an energetic, precise powerhouse, and looks damn good while doing it.
• 95% Re-engineered – Premium aluminium casing, in a new burnished grey finish. It may look similar outside, but inside Mu-so 2nd Generation, the majority of components have been upgraded to improve performance.
• 13% More Volume – The cabinet design has been re-engineered to create 13% more internal volume, enabling bigger, better bass. Both the cabinet bracing and baffle moulding have been redesigned for improved rigidity, which suppresses and controls vibrations.
  The distinctive heat-sink fins are now more compact, while still being ultra-effective, and continuing to feature Naim patented technology that discreetly incorporates the wi-fi antenna.
• Upgraded App Control – The updated Naim app allows you to browse by artist, genre, album and more, complete with artwork and extended music information.
• Customisation – Mu-so 2nd Generation’s speaker grille has had a style update. The standard black grille can be easily swapped for one of 3 new colour options – Olive, Terracotta and Peacock – to best suit your taste and décor.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

• Audio Format :
  • 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.
• Product type : all in one system
• Supported sampling rates : USB : 44.1kHz – 384kHz (16 to 24bit)

Inputs/Outputs Specifications

• Analogue inputs : 1 x 3.5mm jack
• Digital inputs : 1x Optical S/PDIF up to 96khz
• Other inputs : HDMI ARC (with CEC)
• Power Output : 450 W – (6 x 75 W)
• USB ports : USB2 (Type A connector)

Streaming / Sources

• WiFi : Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
• Internet Radio Formats : Windows Media-formatted content, MP3, ACC, Ogg Vorbis streams and MMS
• Multi-Room : Multiroom streaming and its “Party Mode” (sync up to six Naim streamers), and control them via the “Focal & Naim” application
• Network : Ethernet (10/100Mbps), Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), BLE v4.2
• Storage : USB sticks – max. 128 GB.
• Streaming : Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Chromecast, Internet Radio, Qobuz, Roon Ready, Spotify®Connect, TIDAL, UPnP™

Control

• App control : Focal & Naim App
• Control system : Infrared (RC5)
• Supported mobile operating system : Android, iOS
• Updates : Update your system by wireless connection via the Focal & Naim application
• User control product : Touch control user interface with rotary volume control

Speakers

• Speaker system : Stereo 3-way; DSP-optimised vented box acoustic system

Power Supply

• Power consumption in standby mode (deep sleep) : < 0.5W
• Power consumption in network standby mode : < 2W
• Consumption in normal use : 17 W
• Mains power supply : 115V or 230V, 50/60Hz

Design

• Depth : 24.6 cm / 9.44 in
• Height : 12.2 cm / 4.72 in
• Width : 62.8 cm / 24.4 in
• Weight : 11.2 kg / 24.25 lb

Included Accessories

• Accessories Remote, Product reset pin
• Cables provided :  Mains cable
• Grilles : Grilles colour options in Olive, Peacock and Terracotta.