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?