upgrading path for my system?

Naim advice here would dictate that you get a cdx2. However, with the AV2 as a source, I dont feel that it will do the cdx2 justice. Your preamp will be a serious limiting factor.

This thread should help answer your questions.

http://forums.naim-audio.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=67019385&f=48019385&m=7391976206

It is an excellent upgrade thread.

I would recommend that you get a 202/200 for your system and use the hicap on your 202. It will present a balanced sound. After that, get a cdx2 and ultimately 282 (252 even better).

The cdx2 costs roughly as much as a 202/200 and in the end, the cd5/202/200/hicap will present you with a very balanced sound.

You may consider installing a dedicated outlet as well. A huge help.

There is a used cdx2 for sale for 4k and a used 202/200 on audiogon.com and the cdx2 has been on ebay as well. Many upgrade options for you.

achandoke,
You have hit the nail on the head. Do I go for the CDX2 or the 202/200 combo. I am leaning toward the 202 pre with the napsc and adding a hicap. I am not clear if I want to upgrade to 200 from the 150. The dealers I have talked to will advise the CDX2 upgrade so that will make me second guess myself!!!

Tennispro,

Use the 202/200. Use your current hicap on the 202. Read the thread I sent you. It was one of the best I have read on this forum.

The cd5 in itself is amazing. The cdx2 is clearly amazing, but with an AV2, you are selling yourself short as you will have a very unbalanced and top heavy system. If you plan on getting a new preamp in the near future, the cdx2 is a very viable upgrade.

I fear that the cdx2 will be stiffled with an AV2 which is comparable to an unpowered 112.

Just my two cents

achandoke,
Ok so you believe that I should clearly go for the 202 and put the hicap on it like the thread suggested. Do you think that the 200 would be a good upgrade? It would be about $1000.00 difference.
Also how do you think a new 202 compares with a older 82 (it may not be old in age) pre.

I believe the 202/200 would be a signifcant upgrade to a AV2/150. The 200 is far superior to the 150. I believe that you would benefit from a balanced system (sistem?). After getting a 202/200, get a cdx2. I know some would advocate a cdx2, but its not a balanced sound. I think you will be most happy with a 202/200.

I have owned a cd5, I traded up to a cdx2. I used a 112 before I got my 202, and the difference between the 112 and 202 is huge. Adding a hicap to the 202 then made a substantial difference as well.

It seems to me that the preamp is far more important than recognized. If I were you, I would get a 202/200. The 202/200 will put a smile on your face, and then get the cdx2. With a 202/200 you can appreciate the excellence of a cdx2.

I hsvent heard the 82 in some time, so I cannot comment on it and the differences with a 202.

Achandoke,
By any chance are you selling any of your equipment on Audiogon?
TEnnispro

I have nothing on sale period. i sold a pair of Osiris stands about two weeks ago, they were from a pair of speakers I used to own.

You can run a search if you choose. You will then discover the answer to your own question.

Achandoke,
Thanks for your input! I was just trying to straighten out who was who and now I know. I am leaning toward the 202/200 combo and maybe getting a cdx instead of CD5/hicap and moving the hicap over to the 202. What do you think.
Tennispro

Its cool. I got an email from a fellow named Alex and he and I share a lot in common. I will go talk to him when he comes to Indy. \

Anyway, if I were you, I would get a 202/200 and put your hicap on the 202.
Enjoy your cd5, its an amazing player.

Phibes,
What did your post say?
Tennispro

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I am leaning toward the 202/200 combo and maybe getting a cdx instead of CD5/hicap and moving the hicap over to the 202. What do you think.
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Good move, but don't forget the XPS2 for your cdx. This is going to make the biggest improvement.

Regards

NB