Hi-Fi World | Uniti Atom and Uniti Core | Best Network Player 2018

The Atom is a streaming device, DAC and amplifier all housed in a 10cm x 25cm x 27cm chassis (H/W/D). It wirelessly supports UPnP devices such as NAS drives, Google Chromecast, Apple Airplay and Bluetooth aptX, as well as having built-in support for Tidal and Spotify Connect from the internet. The Class A/B amplifier is derived from the company’s Nait series of integrated amplifiers and rated at 40 Watts per channel. The fascia has a 5in LCD colour screen able to show album artworks. On top sits a volume control but there is also a remote and an app. The Core is a CD player and ripper. Listening to Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born In The USA’ through the Naim was a revelation - power, punch and utter detail. This amplifier sounded more powerful than its rated 40 Watts. What the Atom does best, though, is make music come alive. It is totally convincing and a real bargain.