Naim Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation - The Compact Wireless Speaker Your Music Deserves
Upgrade to a better-class experience of the music, radio and podcasts you love, with the award-winning Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation wireless speaker system. Authentic audio expertise combines with the latest music-streaming tech, exquisite build quality, delightful usability and a striking design that suits both classic and contemporary interiors.
The Naim Streaming Platform
At the heart of Mu-so 2nd Generation is Naim’s music-streaming platform, developed by 25 engineers over 3 years to offer the very best performance whether playing your own digital music collection, a world of Internet radio, or music streaming services such as TIDAL and Spotify. This acclaimed innovation is uniquely found in Naim music-streaming products, such as its Uniti range and dedicated network players, including the £20,000 flagship ND 555.
DSP - The heart of the System
Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation features a new multicore Digital Signal Processor (DSP). Providing over 13 times the performance of the original single core processor, its superior accuracy allows you to hear even more from youe music
New Intuitive Control Dial
The latest control dial is beautifully crafted and supremely intuitive with 15 touch sensitive buttons and a bold, illuminated volume dial with a proximity sensor that wakes the display when your hand approaches.
Multiroom Music Made Easy With Smart Integration
Mu-so 2nd Generation works brilliantly on its own or as part of a multiroom music set-up. There are three easy ways to make it multiroom:
Combine it with other networked Naim products (including 1st Generation Mu-so and Mu-so Qb) via the updated Naim app. Pair it with other AirPlay 2-compatible wireless speakers via the Apple Home app or pair it with other Chromecast devices via groups controlled by the Google Home app.
Customisation
Mu-so 2nd Generation Qb’s speaker grille has had a style update. The standard black grille can be easily swapped for one of 3 new colour options – Olive, Terracotta and Peacock - to best suit your taste and décor.
Chromecast built-in
Play hundreds of supported apps including Deezer, Qobuz, Plex, TuneIn, SoundCloud and Pandora from your smartphone or tablet. all streamed directly to your Mu-so 2nd Generation via Chromecast built-in. Add Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation to the Google Home app to control it alongside your other Chromecast and smart home devices.
AirPlay 2
Stream music from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac. Seamless playback with Apple Music and control your audio and smart home devices using Siri.
TIDAL
Experience true CD-quality audio streamed directly to your Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation. A free 90-day trial of the HiFi tier is included with every Mu-so 2nd Generation.
Spotify® Connect
Easily stream millions of songs from your smart phone or tablet straight to your Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation.
Bluetooth®
Simply connect your Bluetooth devices to instantly play your music.
Roon-Ready
Roon transforms the experience of browsing music. Beautifully laid-out metadata is located automatically, then interconnected by links to build a surfable, searchable digital magazine about your music collection.
Internet Radio
Access thousands of internet radio stations and save your favourite presets for easy access.
UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play)
Stream music from a PC, Mac or network-attached storage in high-resolution ‘better than CD’ quality.
Multiroom Ready
Mu-so 2nd Generation works brilliantly on its own or as part of a multiroom music set-up. There are three easy ways to make it multiroom:
1. Combine it with other networked Naim products (including 1st Generation Mu-so and Mu-so Qb) via the updated Naim app
2. Pair it with other AirPlay 2-compatible wireless speakers via the Apple Home app
3. Pair it with other Chromecast devices via groups controlled by the Google Home app.
Digital/Analogue Inputs
Boost audio from digital sources with optical connections such as TVs, set-top boxes or games consoles. There's also a built-in stereo jack (3.5mm) socket that can connect your Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation to other devices.
USB
Connect a USB stick or external USB hard drive to Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation and experience all your music in audiophile quality.
Remote Control
Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation comes with a stylish, easy to use remote control allowing quick control of common functions including volume, play/pause and track skip.
App Control (iOS™ & Android™)
The updated Naim app allows you to easily browse by artist, genre, album and more, complete with artwork and extended music information. You can also control volume, light settings, room modes and create playlists. As a further option, Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation is Roon Ready, too.
Loudness Control
Intelligently boosts bass and treble to give you a complete musical experience whatever volume you choose.
Room Compensation
Tailor your listening experience to best suit your space. Choose from three different settings - Near Wall; Near Corner; No Compensation [In Free Space] to adapt Mu-so 2nd Generation to your room.
Alarm Clock
Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation features an alarm clock which can be enabled via the settings menu in the Naim app.
Audio Inputs |
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HDMI |
ARC in with CEC |
Streaming |
Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast Built-in, UPnPTM, Spotify® Connect, TIDAL, Roon Ready, Bluetooth, Internet Radio |
Analogue Input |
3.5mm Jack |
USB |
USB2 (Type A connector) |
Digital (S/PDIF) |
Optical S/PDIF up to 96khz |
Connectivity |
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Multiroom |
Sync up to five Naim Streaming products and control via the Naim App. |
Network |
Ethernet (10/100Mbps), Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), BLE v4.2 |
Formats |
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Internet Radio Formats |
Windows Media-formatted content, MP3, ACC, Ogg Vorbis streams and MMS |
Internet Radio Provider |
vTuner Premium 5* |
Audio Formats |
WAV, FLAC and AIFF – up to 24bit/384kHz DSD- 64 and 128Fs Bluetooth - SBC, AAC Note: Gapless playback supported on all formats |
Other information |
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Warranty |
Two Years |
Physical |
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Finishes |
Burnished and anodised aluminium casework, CNC milled, bead blasted and anodised aluminium heatsinks, Dual tone grey and black fabric grille. |
Weight |
11.2kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) |
122mm x 628 mm x 264 mm |
Power |
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Amplifier Output |
450W – (6 x 75W) |
Mains Supply |
100V, 115V or 230V, 50/60Hz |
Power Consumption |
Typical use: 17W |
Speaker |
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Speaker System |
Stereo 3-way; DSP-optimised vented box acoustic system |
In The Box |
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Supplied with |
Dual tone grey and black grille, remote control, mains cables (market dependent), reset pin-hole tool and information booklets. |
User Control |
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Handheld |
Remote handset included and optional control app for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Android devices |
Product |
Touch control user interface with rotary volume control |
Remote Control |
Infra-red (RC5) |