Decided it was time to move away from multiple boxes to a more wife friendly sent up so it’s bye to the NAC 282 and ordered a CI Uniti 102.
I currently use Dirac Live room correction via a Minidsp SHD. I couldn’t find much info about the Naim room correction, can it replace this, not using Focal speakers, but have two speakers and a sub.
Hi Grant,
There are a few threads already on the forum re the CI-102. I have also posted a few times some information.
The simple answer to your question is YES - absolutely!
Unfortunately some of my postings are embedded with a bit of playful banter. If you have questions I will try to help.
As a stater, maybe take a look at the jokey thread here.
There is a more serious interaction here (however I have paranoid thoughts that thread owner was actually somebody trolling to promote Wimm Pro plus).
The Naim CI-102 is serious business and if you are familiar with DIRAC Live - should be no difficulty. Good luck with your purchase.
Can I use it with my measuring microphone with the desktop software and does it take multiple measurements around the listening area?
Hi Grant,
My understanding is that the Naim CI-102 was developed for custom installation. I.e. a HiFi retailer would provide a (multi) room fitout using the CI product range and undertake whatever set-up process the HiFi retailer preferred.
Some potential approaches to setup may include using DIRAC Live software with calibrated microphone or others such as Room Equalisation Wizard (REW) software products (on PC laptop) also using calibrated microphone(s). Furthermore (similar in the way MiniDSP SHD works) the microphone does not plug directly into the Naim CI-102.
However - the actual work of setting the corrections in the CI-102 for different driver handover in non Focal branded loudspekers (e.g. any other sub basses and main loudspeakers) and any correction(s) for dominant room acoustic modes needs to be done manually (as far as I am currently aware).
This work can be a very enjoyable task. I enjoyed it when I borrowed a Naim CI-102 from a UK HiFi retailer.
There are a few ‘tricks’ to undertake this setup process that I could tell you about. However before we get to that level of detail, have you already read the installation manual(s) of the NAIM CI-102?
If not, Richard Dane previously provided links here. Perhaps take a look?
BTW, did you decide to get this product by contacting an authorised NAIM dealer in the UK and then placing an order?
I bought it from Peter Tyson at a very good price from their website