The Uniti Star Lite is a streaming integrated amplifier by Naim that delivers 70 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms. It was released in August 2026. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. It has a built-in DAC, so you can play digital sources directly with no separate DAC unit needed.
Naim replaced the older Naim Uniti Star with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Naim Uniti Star Lite vs Naim Uniti Star
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The Naim Uniti Star Lite is rated at 70 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Naim provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.1% THD+N at 70 watts into 8 ohms which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 70 watts into 8-ohms at 0.1% THD+N at 70 watts into 8 ohms
How loud will 70 watts actually play in your room? →
Which speakers suit the Naim Uniti Star Lite?
70 W into 8 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
Naim Uniti Star Lite is rated at 70 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our 61 to 90 watts band. The next band up is 91 to 120 watts, which is worth about 1.5dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room. Plenty of systems are better served by the Up to 60 watts band and better speakers.
When pairing the Naim Uniti Star Lite with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
What size of room is the Naim Uniti Star Lite Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the Naim Uniti Star Lite amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Naim Uniti Star Lite, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Naim Uniti Star Lite has total of 2 Analog inputs .
Naim Uniti Star Lite Back View (Click the image for the larger version)
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
- 2 Optical Digital Input
- 2 Coaxial Digital Input
- USB Input
- HDMI Input (ARC)
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
- 3.5mm Headphone Output
Bluetooth Connectivity
Naim Uniti Star Lite features built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops.
Phono Input
Naim Uniti Star Lite doesn't have a phono input so in order to play your vinyl albums, Naim Uniti Star Lite has to be paired with a Phono Preamp that is MM (Moving Magnet) or/and MC (Moving COil) depending on your cartridge type.
Subwoofer Output
Naim Uniti Star Lite has Stereo RCA preamp outputs which can be used to connect to a powered subwoofer via an RCA cable ( as long as your sub supports this connection).
Check our
Powered Subwoofers page to find a subwoofer that will work with Naim Uniti Star Lite amp and your speakers.
DAC and Digital Music
The Naim Uniti Star Lite's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC.
Naim Uniti Star Lite Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓70 watts per channel into 8 ohms.
- ✓Built-in DAC handling 32-bit / 384 and DSD, so a TV, computer or streamer can connect digitally with nothing in between.
- ✓Digital inputs cover 2 optical, 2 coaxial and USB.
- ✓Streams over the network without a separate streamer: AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in and Roon.
- ✓Bluetooth for playing straight from a phone.
- ✓Pre-outs (Stereo RCA) leave room to add a power amplifier or an active subwoofer later.
- ✓Headphone output (3.5mm).
- ✓App control (Naim).
- Nothing the published specs count against it.
Naim Uniti Star Lite External Dimensions and Weight
Naim Uniti Star Lite has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 3-3/4inch x 17inch x 10-7/16inch (95.0mm x 432.0mm x 265.0mm ). The unit weighs
11 kg (24.3 lbs).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the Naim Uniti Star Lite is approximately 1144.8cm2 / 177.4inch2.
- Width: 432.0mm (17")
- Height: 95.0mm (3-3/4")
- Depth: 265.0mm (10-7/16")
- Weight: 11 kg (24.3 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~1144.8cm2 / 177.4inch2
- Volume: ~10.9 liter / 2.9 gallon
Naim Uniti Star Lite - Top View
Naim Uniti Star Lite - Side View
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Naim Uniti Star Lite Integrated Amplifier can be found below:
Official Product Page for Naim Uniti Star Lite
| General |
| Brand |
Naim |
| Full Model Name |
Naim Uniti Star Lite |
| Release Date |
August 2026 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
70 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
N/A |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
|
| THD |
0.1% THD+N at 70 watts into 8 ohms |
| Minimum Impedance |
|
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| WiFi |
Dual-band |
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
|
| Apple AirPlay2 |
Yes |
| DTS Play-Fi |
|
| Chromecast built-in |
Yes |
| Roon |
Ready |
| HEOS |
|
| BluOS |
|
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
2 |
| Phono Input |
No |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
2 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
2 |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| Preamp Outputs |
Stereo RCA |
| Headphone Output |
3.5mm |
| Removable Power Cord |
|
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
95.0mm (3-3/4") |
| Width |
432.0mm (17") |
| Depth |
265.0mm (10-7/16") |
| Weight |
11 kg (24.3 lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Screen |
5-inch colour LCD display |
| Parts Warranty |
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| Labor Warranty |
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