Power Supply for CD5 CD player

Posted by: Jaybar on 01 November 2000

I can get a good deal on the just discontinued flatcap is it worth it, or should I wait for the new flatcap?

What about considering a high-cap?

Posted on: 01 November 2000 by Mike Hanson

Unlike Naim pre-amps, their CD players don't get much better with a Hi-Cap versus a Flat-Cap (at least not worth the double cost). Therefore, I would suggest that you get yourself a used Flat-Cap, then start saving for a CDX. Catch you later!

-=> Mike Hanson <=-

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Posted on: 02 November 2000 by bob atherton

Jabar,

FWIW a friend of mine just added a 2nd hand Hicap (290 UKP) to his CD5. IMHO it gave a very cost effective upgrade . Made the '5 sound much more 'real'.

The more I listen to & set up other systems, the more I realize that very similar systems can vary enormously in different operating environments.
The ONLY way is to try it in YOUR system.

Bob.

Posted on: 02 November 2000 by Top Cat

Hi...

Having recently auditioned a CD5 as a replacement for my aging CD player (which has served me well), I found the HiCap made a very positive difference to the sound - detail was increased and the instruments sounded a bit cleaner (as if a thin veil of mung were removed from the sound).

If you can't stretch to a new HiCap, what about an Epona Acoustics PSU? TF makes those, I believe they are somewhat cheaper. ALternatively, you could buy the CD5 and keep your ears and eyes open for a s/h hicap - after all, there's no particular benefit from buying the lot in one go...

John (still debating whether to buy a CD5 or an FMJ - price is identical, each has its strengths and weaknesses,... oh, the dilemma ;-)