naim cd2 second hand
Posted by: minime on 18 October 2002
just found a s/h naim cd2 for £799 is this a good price? how old is this model? is this a good upgrade from a flatcap cd 3.5? any advice would be gratfully received thanks
[This message was edited by minime on SATURDAY 19 October 2002 at 02:11.]
Posted on: 18 October 2002 by Mr_Sukebe
If that's in Hi-Fi news magazine, at Central Audio, don't bother, it was a misprint as I've already phoned the guy.
Posted on: 19 October 2002 by NB
Try and obtain the serial number that should identify the age of the CD player.
Regards
NB
Posted on: 01 April 2004 by central
Sorry it was not a misprint and never told any one it was.
Tony Central Audio
Posted on: 01 April 2004 by central
Sorry everyone didnt realise the posting was years ago.
Tony Central Audio.
Posted on: 01 April 2004 by Jack911
It's certainly not a bad price but it all depends on the condition of the mechanism really. These are now obsolete and, while Naim still have a few refurbished ones, supplies are very limited.
I'd recommend a demo and trying to seek to tracks at either end of the CD to test if the mech is skipping or misreading the CD. Also check the Nextel ring for visual signs of wear.
You need to check the serial number. As far as replacing the mech goes, a CD2 with a serial number below 115000 has the same mech as the later CDI (flat puck version) and replacement is prohibitive at around £530. Serial numbers above 115000 have the same mech as the CD3, and replacement is around £330.
A service, which is basically a recap, should be done about every ten years and costs about £180. If it needs it, a DAC replacement is about £100.
It can all start to add up, although you may get away with no trouble at all. Remember, though, that a CDX can be had for upwards of £1,000 and they are totally servicable.
