Music For The Masses

Posted by: Jedi on 11 October 2003

Just happened to be in my local dealers shop the other day when the boys from the factory were in with the CD5i and Nait5i. I hung around while the boys compared the new vs the old so got to hear what does what.
The upshot of which was quite interesting.
CD5i not as good as CD5 but i model still better when compared to similar priced Arcam for instance.
Nait5i evidently had more energy and 'funk' than Nait5, but not as flexible as has two less inputs, no mute or monitor function.
Both bits of kit together sounded great, coping with the first track on Radioheads Amnesiac album with real PRAT. I was a bit worried that things might get a bit messy as these are cheaper than the earlier versions which are both really good bits of kit but the new units are cracking.
I think this is a really good move by Naim as it allows people who would have otherwise bought Arcam, Rotel or (dear god!) roksan to get into the Naim thing and get the benefits of proper music.
Apparently they should be available at the end of next month.

Top shot!

Hmmm, upgrades.
Posted on: 11 October 2003 by quickie
Whats wrong with Roksan.....?
Posted on: 11 October 2003 by Jedi
It's only my opinion but I think their stuff is pant's. Sorry!

Hmmm, upgrades.
Posted on: 12 October 2003 by Jack911
Hi Yoda,

What speakers did you hear with the new i's?

Any thoughts on what the increased power of the Nait5i will allow it to drive?

Also, was there any discussion of pairing the Nait5i with the CD5?
Posted on: 13 October 2003 by domfjbrown
quote:
Originally posted by quickie:
Whats wrong with Roksan.....?


Their Caspian stuff (especially the AV processor) looks REALLY cheap and nasty. And they use Sanyo transports...

Not heard any though, so it might sound great!

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Posted on: 13 October 2003 by stevie d
Yoda

Have you seen your PT's today?

Stevie
Posted on: 13 October 2003 by Christopher
so how much are these new bits of kit going to be (Mum needs a new stereo, might be a nice Xmas present...)??
Posted on: 13 October 2003 by Jedi
quote:
Originally posted by Jack911:
Hi Yoda,

What speakers did you hear with the new i's?

Any thoughts on what the increased power of the Nait5i will allow it to drive?

Also, was there any discussion of pairing the Nait5i with the CD5?


Heard them With B&W CM2's and Quad 11l's. Thought that the extra energy was quite useful on the Nait5i. Beleive it or not Ive heard a nait5 driving B&W 802's so the new one shouldn't have any trouble with most things.
The CD5 with the Nait5i was the best Combo, worked really well.

Stevie D, excuse my ignorance but what is a PT?

Stuart A, no need to be shocked or offended, I only refer to their electronics!! (please dont hit me next time you see me!!)

Christopher, If I have my facts right the CD5i will be £825 and the Nait5I £699. Big time VFM if you ask me!

Hmmm, upgrades.
Posted on: 14 October 2003 by stevie d
quote:
Originally posted by Yoda:

Stevie D, excuse my ignorance but what is a PT?

Hmmm, upgrades.


It would be your private topics under "my space"

Stevie Big Grin
Posted on: 14 October 2003 by prowla
quote:
CD5i not as good as CD5 but i model still better when compared to similar priced Arcam for instance.
Nait5i evidently had more energy and 'funk' than Nait5, but not as flexible as has two less inputs, no mute or monitor function.

Do you think they were warmed up & run in ?

quote:
It would be your private topics under "my space"

OH! I thought it was to do with people having Pink Triangle kit...

Paul Rowlands
Posted on: 15 October 2003 by Christopher
So is this kit out & available now?