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Any good results with different power cords for Naim CD Players?

Posted by: Jaybar on 06 November 2000

I am currently using Naim CD 5 CD player in a non-Naim system and I wonder about the adviseability of after-market power cords?
Posted on: 07 November 2000 by Naheed
These seem to work quite well with naim gear, but are only available in the UK (sorry) i think ...

naheed...

Posted on: 07 November 2000 by Top Cat
...but the Kimber chords work well. Aren't most (all?) Naim power-leads 'built-in', btw?

If so, wouldn't cutting the lead to fit a male IEC connector invalidate the warranty?

Just a thought...

John

Posted on: 07 November 2000 by Former member
I recently tried out a Musicworks power lead for my CDX taking great trouble with the help of a friend to keep me blinded while I listened. The Musicworks lead was very clearly an impriovement and has duly been installed for the princely sum of 50UKP. I don't know if there's any way of ordering them in the US but WWW.audiocounsel.u-net.com (my dealer) might.
Cheers Paul
Posted on: 07 November 2000 by Former member
The Kimber powercords and other "Russ Andrews" kimber based mains accessories work for me.

I have cut my 3.5 power lead and installed the iec. It was a worry - but has improved the sound. I have also stuck one on my hi-cap.

Russ has a 30 day trial period.. but a bit of a problem if you have to cut your lead..

Jonathan

Posted on: 07 November 2000 by Top Cat
???

This would be a downer... I'm considering a CD5 with Epona PSU, but would want to use my own Kimber HiCurrent Powerchord on it.

John

Posted on: 07 November 2000 by Former member
I've put Naim, Nordost, Shahuro, Shunyata, Blue Circle, and two different Electraglides on my CDX/XPS. Electraglide Reference Triglide was the clear winner, thought the Nordost El Dorado was damn good too.
Posted on: 07 November 2000 by Former member
John,

quote:
Aren't most (all?) Naim power-leads 'built-in', btw?

If you mean captive, non-IEC power cables? The answer is no. I think only the slim-line series and odd bits like the NAPSC have captive leads, probably for good reason. I can't see how adding another interface (detachable power cords) that could corrode over time actually improves the music.

James

Posted on: 07 November 2000 by Jaybar
Since I have a CD 5, the ability to detach the chord is not an issue.