NAIM Updates Firmware to Restore Internet Radio for Older Devices Following vTuner Shutdown
By HiFi Editorial24 February 2026
Key Highlights
vTuner's shutdown impacted internet radio access for pre-2017 NAIM models.
NAIM released a firmware update introducing their own internet radio service.
Update offers more channels, enriched metadata, and improved audio quality.
Since February 1, many NAIM users with older devices might have found themselves without access to internet radio. The culprit? vTuner, the aggregator that provides internet radio stream links, has ceased its services for several brands, including NAIM. This unexpected shutdown has impacted a range of NAIM models produced before 2017:
- NDS
- NDX
- ND5 XS
- NAC 172 XS
- NAC-N272
- UnitiQute 2
- UnitiLite
- NaimUniti2
- SuperUniti
- Mu-so 1
- Mu-so Qb 1
For those who hold onto their classic NAIM gear, this could have been a significant setback. However, NAIM has stepped up to the plate. Demonstrating a commitment to long-term product support, they've released a firmware update that transitions affected devices to .
