Comments on: Naim CI-Uniti 102 Review: 150 Watts of Streaming Hi-Fi You Can Hide Almost Anywhere https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/naim-ci-uniti-102-streaming-amplifier/ everything hi-fi Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:53:37 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 By: Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/naim-ci-uniti-102-streaming-amplifier/#comment-619864 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:53:37 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/naim-ci-uniti-102-streaming-amplifier/#comment-619864 In reply to Harry Zweers.

Harry,

I’ve never listened to that specific Sonus faber model so I really don’t know. None of the speakers that I used are difficult loads, although I would say that the Wharfedale Super Denton definitely need power power and grip than less to really open up. They are a rather warm sounding speaker in the midrange and upper bass range and they liked the neutral character of the Naim amplifier. It is a class D amplifier and while it has a lot of positive attributes (power, clarity, detail, speed), it doesn’t impact any additional texture on a recording in that part of the range.

With a warm sounding pair of speakers, it’s a good match.

I rather like Hegel but have not heard anything from them in a few years so it would unfair for me to comment.

IW

]]> By: Harry Zweers https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/naim-ci-uniti-102-streaming-amplifier/#comment-619580 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:45:40 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/naim-ci-uniti-102-streaming-amplifier/#comment-619580 Dear reviewer,
Very interesting and usefull review. I like that you used different speakers for the test. Unfotunately my Sonus Faber Olympica Nova II were not in the list. What do you mean by the lack of color an texture in the midrange and upper lows? Does this mean the amp is not great for longer listening sessions? Do you think the CI-102 will drive the Sonus Fabers well? Is one of your speakers comparable to mine soundwise? I am concidering buying this amplifier, as it is so much more affordable than i.e. the new Hegel H200 (which also is a candidate). Thanks, Harry (from Belgium)

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