Naim CI-Uniti 102 vs Rotel A14 MKII Detailed Comparison

Naim CI-Uniti 102 vs Rotel A14 MKII

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Naim CI-Uniti 102

Integrated Amplifier | 150 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Rotel A14 MKII

Integrated Amplifier | 80 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Naim CI-Uniti 102

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Naim CI-Uniti 102

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Naim CI-Uniti 102 vs Rotel A14 MKII Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of amplifiers. Naim CI-Uniti 102 is a Streaming Integrated Amplifier speaker whereas the A14 MKII is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Naim CI-Uniti 102 and Rotel A14 MKII first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	Naim CI-Uniti 102	Rotel A14 MKII
Power	150 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms, 260 watts x 2 into 4 ohms	80 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 150 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
Amplifier class	Class D	Class A/B
Built-in DAC	Yes	Yes
Phono input	No	Yes
Headphone output	No	3.5mm
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
App control	Yes	—
Weight	4.50kg / 9.9lbs	8.95kg / 19.7lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	1-3/4" x 11-3/4" x 11-3/4" 44.5mm x 300.0mm x 300.0mm	3-11/16" x 17" x 14-15/16" 94.0mm x 432.0mm x 380.0mm

What size room are the Naim CI-Uniti 102 and Rotel A14 MKII Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment	Naim CI-Uniti 102	Rotel A14 MKII
Near-field	Are you nuts?	Poor
Small Room	Bad	Average
Mid-size Room	Poor	Good
Large Room	Good	Average
Very Large Room	Good	Poor

The sections below take each area in turn: power output, inputs and outputs, features and physical size.

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Reasons to choose Naim CI-Uniti 102 over Rotel A14 MKII

Full-color Display	Yes vs No	Displays Album and device Info
App-Based Control	Yes vs None	Control the amplifier via an app
Watts into 8-ohms	150 watts vs 80 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms	260 watts vs 150 watts	Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Signal to Noise Ratio	110 dB vs 100 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Apple AirPlay 2	Yes vs No	Compatible with Apple Devices with AirPlay 2
Built-in Chromecast	Yes vs No	Compatible with Chromecast Streaming
Built-in Chromecast	Yes vs No	Compatible with Chromecast Streaming
Base Surface Area	900.0cm²/ 139.5inch² vs 1641.6cm²/ 254.4inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	44mm vs 94mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose Rotel A14 MKII over Naim CI-Uniti 102

MSRP Price(*)	1,600USD vs 1,799USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Handheld Remote	Yes vs No	Control the amplifier by the included RC
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.018% vs under 0.006% at 1kHz	Less Harmonic Distortion
Total Analog Inputs	4 vs 1	More options for connecting Analog sources
PhonoInput	Yes vs No	Connect a turntable directly to your amp
Optical Digital Inputs	2 vs 1	More options for connecting Digital sources
USB Input	Yes vs	Connect Sources via USB
Headphone Output	3.5mm vs No	Connect your headphone to the amplifier

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the Naim CI-Uniti 102 and Rotel A14 MKII differs from each other.

Naim CI-Uniti 102 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
1 Optical Digital Input
0 Coaxial Digital Input
HDMI eARC
Ethernet Port

Rotel A14 MKII Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
Phono Input
2 Optical Digital Input
2 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-A front(Connects to iOS devices)
- USB-A rear (Charging only)
- USB-B (allows connection to your Windows PC or Mac computer)
Ethernet Port

Naim CI-Uniti 102 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs

Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs

Outputs

Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
3.5mm Headphone Output

Rotel A14 MKII Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Naim CI-Uniti 102?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of CI-Uniti 102:

CI-Uniti 102 streaming amplifier
2 x 19-inch rack mounting brackets
2 x external antennas
Detachable Euroblock speaker connectors
Removable AC power cord

What's in the Box of Rotel A14 MKII?

Here are the items that come with the A14 MKII:

Stereo integrated amplifier
58-inch AC power cord
Remote control (RR-AX1400)
2 AAA batteries
5-feet USB-B to USB-A cable
57-inch Ethernet cable
Quick Installation Guide
Warranty/Registration Card
Important Safety Instructions
Addendum For Roon Test