Naim Mu-So QB 2nd Generation Wireless Speaker – Naim

Introducing Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation

Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation is the successor to the multiple award winning Mu-so Qb wireless music system, re-engineered for class leading performance, functionality and usability by Naim Audio experts in Salisbury, England. Combining 45 years of hi-fi mastery with the very latest music-streaming technology and premium design quality, this is the ultimate wireless speaker your music deserves.

Stream your music in high-resolution quality (Mu-so Qb can handle files up to 32bit/384kHz) via UPnPTM, or browse millions of songs through AirPlay 2 (including Apple Music), Spotify® Connect, TIDAL, Chromecast built-in and Internet radio. Upgraded Wi-Fi connectivity promises a slicker streaming experience, while Ethernet remains an option if you prefer things hard-wired. You can also connect devices wirelessly via Bluetooth®.

Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation’s USB input, meanwhile, supports music playback from USB drives, while its optical input means you can easily connect your TV and experience enhanced sound quality from your favourite television programmes, films and games.

Smart Integration

Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation is compatible with the Google Home and Apple HomeKit with AirPlay 2 smart product ecosystems, allowing it to be integrated with other compatible devices for voice activation, control and multi-room functionality.

Room Compensation

Choose from three different settings – Near Wall; Near Corner; No Compensation [In Free Space] – to tailor your listening experience to wherever the Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation sits in the room.

Award-Winning Music Streaming Technology

Featured in the Uniti range of all-in-one players, Naim’s high-end network players and now Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation, Naim’s unique streaming platform is extremely powerful and adapts to new technologies.

Upgraded Speaker Drivers

A joint development project between Naim and Focal R&D departments has delivered improved and highly optimised drive units for Mu-so 2nd Generation. Focal has been creating benchmark acoustic equipment since 1979.

More Music Power

New multicore Digital Signal Processor (DSP) drives higher performance, providing 2000 MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) compared to original Mu-so’s single-core, 150MIPS DSP.

Roon Ready

Roon transforms the experience of browsing music. Beautifully laid-out metadata is located automatically, then interconnected by links to build a searchable digital magazine about your music collection

Chromecast built-in

Google’s streaming service allows you to seamlessly link to 100s of supported apps, including Deezer, Qobuz, Plex, TuneIn, SoundCloud and Pandora.

New Intelligent Controls

All-new intuitive interface has 15 touch sensitive buttons and a bold, illuminated volume dial. A proximity sensor wakes the display as your hand approaches.

Easy App Control

Available for iOS and Android devices, the updated Naim app allows you to browse by artist, genre, album and more, complete with artwork and extended music information. You can also control volume, light settings, room modes and create playlists.

Music in Every Room

Enjoy Mu-so 2nd Generation on its own or in a multiroom music system. Combine it with other networked Naim products (including 1st Generation Mu-so and Qb), or with other AirPlay 2-compatible wireless speakers; or with other Chromecast devices.

Even Better Wireless

Upgraded Wi-Fi connectivity offers better bandwidth and more flexibility – all to deliver a slicker wireless music-streaming experience – while Ethernet remains an option, if you prefer to hard wire your Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation.

Specs:

• Audio Inputs
• Streaming: Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast Built-in, UPnPTM, Spotify® Connect, TIDAL, Roon Ready, Bluetooth, Internet Radio
• Analogue Input: 3.5mm Jack
• USB: USB 2 (Type A connector)
• Digital (S/PDIF): Optical S/PDIF up to 96khz
• Connectivity
• Multiroom: Sync up to five Naim Streaming products and control via the Naim App.
• Network: Ethernet (10/100Mbps), Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), BLE v4.2
• Formats
• Internet Radio Formats: Windows Media-formatted content, MP3, ACC, Ogg Vorbis streams and MMS
• Internet Radio Provider: vTuner Premium 5*
• Audio Formats: WAV, 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 (16bit), OGG and WMA – up to 48kHz (16bit), DSD- 64 and 128Fs, Bluetooth – SBC, AAC, Note: Gapless playback supported on all formats
• Other information
• Warranty: Details here.
• Physical
• Finishes: Burnished and anodised aluminium casework, CNC milled, bead blasted and anodised aluminium heatsinks, Dual-tone grey and black fabric grille.
  Grille colour options in Olive, Peacock and Terracotta.
• Weight: 5.6kg
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 210mm x 218 mm x 212 mm
• Power
• Amplifier Output: 300W – (4 x 50W, 1 x 100W)
• Mains Supply: 100V, 115V or 230V, 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: Typical use: 15W, Standby mode: < 2W, Deep sleep (No-network standby mode): < 0.5W
• Speaker
• Speaker System: Stereo 3-way; dsp-optimised dual auxiliary bass radiator acoustic system
• Supplied with
• Dual-tone grey and black grille, remote control, mains cables (market dependent), reset pin-hole tool and information booklets.
• User Control
• Handheld: Remote handset included and optional control app for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Android devices
• Product: Touch control user interface with rotary volume control
• Remote Control: Infra-red (RC5)

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