Muso Qb 2nd Generation: A World of Possibilities in a Compact Loudspeaker

The Muso Qb 2nd Generation is a masterpiece of versatility and performance. This compact speaker offers a wide range of enhanced features to let you enjoy your music the way you want.

Chromecast built-in

Play hundreds of compatible apps, such as Deezer, Qobuz, Plex, TuneIn, SoundCloud and Pandora, directly from your smartphone or tablet to your Muso Qb 2nd Generation via built-in Chromecast. Plus, you can control it along with your other Chromecast and smart home devices from the Google Home app.

AirPlay 2

Streaming music from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac is simple. Enjoy seamless playback with Apple Music and control your smart devices and audio with Siri.

Tidal

Experience CD-quality sound directly on your Muso Qb 2nd Generation. Every Muso Qb 2nd Generation comes with a free 90-day trial of Tidal HiFi Level.

Spotify® Connect

Play millions of songs from your smartphone or tablet directly on your Muso Qb 2nd Generation.

Bluetooth®

Connect your Bluetooth devices to play your music instantly.

Ready for Roon

Roon transforms the music browsing experience, automatically organising metadata and building a searchable digital magazine around your music collection.

Internet Radio

Access thousands of Internet radio stations and save your favourites for quick access.

UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play)

Stream high-resolution music from a PC, Mac or network storage.

Multi-room ready

Muso Qb 2nd Generation integrates seamlessly into your multi-room music setup. There are three easy ways to do this:

1. Combine it with other networked Naim products (including Mu-so and Mu-so Qb 1st Generation) via the updated Naim app.

2. Pair it with other AirPlay 2 compatible wireless speakers via the Apple Home app.

3. Pair with other Chromecast devices through clusters controlled by the Google Home app.

Digital / analogue inputs

Expand audio capabilities by connecting digital sources via optical connections, such as TVs, set-top boxes or games consoles. Also features a built-in stereo jack (3.5mm) for connecting other devices.

USB

Connect a USB stick or external USB hard drive to enjoy your music in audiophile quality.

Remote control

Muso Qb 2nd Generation includes a sleek, easy-to-use remote control for quick access to common functions such as volume, play/pause and track switching.

App Control (iOS™ and Android™)

The updated Naim app lets you browse your music by artist, genre, album and more. You can also control volume, set lighting, adjust room modes and create playlists.

Loudness Control

This intelligent control adjusts bass and treble to give you the full music experience, no matter what volume you choose.

Room Compensation

Tailor the listening experience to your space, choosing from three different settings: close to the wall, near corner or no compensation (in free space).

Alarm clock

Muso Qb 2nd Generation features an alarm clock that can be enabled via the settings menu in the Naim application.

Discover the new intuitive dial

An intuitive interface with 15 touch-sensitive buttons and a bold, illuminated, proximity-sensing volume dial that activates the display.

Create a multi-room cluster with other Naim products

Connect your devices in multiple rooms for a synchronised sound experience.

Swap the standard grille of your Muso Qb 2nd Generation for one of three new colour options - olive, terracotta and peacock - to match your taste and décor. Your Muso Qb 2nd Generation is much more than a speaker; it's a versatile, high-quality entertainment centre.

Technical specifications:

AUDIO INPUTS

STREAMING: Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast Built-in, UPnPTM, Spotify® Connect, TIDAL, Roon Ready, Bluetooth, Internet Radio

ANALOG INPUT: 3.5mm Minijack

USB: 2 x USB (Type A)

DIGITAL (S/PDIF): Optical

CONNECTIVITY

MULTIROOM: Sync with up to 5 Naim streaming products and control via App

NETWORK: Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g), BLE 4.2

FORMATS

INTERNET RADIO: Windows Media-formatted content, MP3, ACC, Ogg Vorbis streams and MMS (via vTuner Premium 5)

AUDIO FORMATS: WAV, FLAC and AIFF - up to 24bit/384kHz

ALAC (Apple Lossless) - up to 24bit/384kHz

MP3 - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16 bit)

AAC - up to 48kHz, 320kbit (16bit)

OGG and WMA - up to 48kHz (16bit)

DSD- 64 and 128Fs

Bluetooth - SBC, AAC

Note: Gapless playback supported on all formats

OTHER DETAILS

WARRANTY: Two years

PHYSICAL

DIMENSIONS: 210 x 218 x 212 mm

FINISHES: Brushed and anodised aluminium casing, CNC milled, anodised and grained aluminium heatsinks, dual tone grey and black fabric grille.

Grille colour options in olive, peacock and terracotta.

WEIGHT: 5.6 kg

POWER

AMPLIFIER POWER: 300W

POWER SUPPLY: 100V, 115V, 230V, 50/60Hz

POWER CONSUMPTION:

15 W (typical use)

2 w (StandBy)

Deep Sleep (standBy without mains usage)

SPEAKERS

NUMBER OF WAYS: 3 (upgraded DSP for bass radiation)

INCLUDES: Grey and black dual tone grille, remote control, power cables (depending on market), hole reset tool and information leaflets.  

USER CONTROL

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: Infrared (RC5)