CD2 Question

Posted by: Ed R on 25 September 2002

I would appreciate a bit of advice on the potential purchase of a 1996 CD2.

I haven't auditioned it as yet and hope to be in a position to borrow it to listen to at home rather than in-store and that will be the acid test. However, I've noticed that the CD tray is slightly recessed from the front panel by maybe 1-2mm, although this doesn't seem to affect its movement or closure with a firm click. Is this normal, or an acceptable amount of movement in the transport suspension, or is it indicative of more serious problems beneath the surface? I have found various bits and pieces on the forum regarding the transport mechanisms used in the CD2 (the grey plastic versus metal debate) but nothing about it slipping backwards slightly into the case.

Part of me is thinking maybe I could twist the dealer's arm into paying for a service from Naim as part of the deal (specific figures haven't been mentioned at this stage) as that way, any major problems should be fixed before it becomes my liability.

Any thoughts, anyone?

Regards,
Ed.

Posted on: 25 September 2002 by Dev B

Hi Ed - the CD2 is good, you won't be disappointed - I used to own a CDi and thought it was great. Dev

Posted on: 25 September 2002 by howard karbel

Hi Ed,
I owned a CD2 some time ago and had the same problem. It happened to mine because someone closed the drawer too hard. It is easy to repair. If you open the case and look inside you will see how that draw is working and it will be obvious what to do to align it properly. It was some time ago so I cannot remember exactly what I did, but I know I am not that good at things like this and if it was easy for me to figure out, I am sure you will not have a problem. After I aligned the draw and tightened things up, it was fine. I hope this helps. I enjoyed the CD2 very much but have moved up to the CDSII.

Posted on: 25 September 2002 by howard karbel

Ed,
P.S. to my last response. Just ask the dealer to do it before you agree to buy it or take home for a demo. If it is the problem I described, he should know how to fix it and be able to do it in less than 15 minutes. The CD2 is definitely worth a demo in your home and own system.

Posted on: 27 September 2002 by Jonathan

I have the same situation. My CD2 has been fine until about 2 years ago when it started misreading CDs. It went back to Naim and 150 quid or so later, came back - it sounded amazingly better, so either the deterioration was gradual and I didnt notice or the folks at Naim upgraded the drive and electronics as well. Worth a try.

Jonathan

Posted on: 28 September 2002 by Ed R

Thanks all for the responses.

The CD2 will be demo'd to find out what I've been missing all this time.

Regards,
Ed.

Posted on: 29 September 2002 by johno

I have just got my CD2 privately off Ebay for £850 and it is mint...

The values as I see it are:
CDi 700 - 900
CD2 800 - 1000
CDX 1200-1400

But I have read the CDX isn't that much better than a CD2 unless the power supply thing is taken into account (but £4-500 better?)

Mind you I don't plan on getting a CDX the CD2 is fine for me...

John
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