Naim CD Player seconhand
Posted by: Ronnie on 21 February 2002
I also have a CD5 in the number two system with a Flatcap 2 powering it and a 32.5 (160 into Saras).
Don't overlook a new CD5 (currently £1,125). It has an upgradeabilty option in a Flatcap 2 or a Hicap and sounds different to the old generation players.
F.W.I.W. my local dealer has sold two CD5's with Hicaps in prefence to a bare CDX. It's a different sound; so get your ears over to a good dealer.
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Originally posted by Ronnie:
I have Naim 250,32.5,Hicap,Linn Saras,Linn LP12 Valhalla,Ittock,Troika. I need a Cd Player up to a budget of £1000 any suggestions
CD3.5 and Hicap.
I've heard a system comprising of CD3.5, 72/Hi/250, Saras and to be honest it had problems (sharp treble, bass bloom) so I'd demo carefully before you buy. In the same system a less aggressive player (an old Micromega) sounded a lot better to me.
Regards
Steve
I sold mine for 320 last year.
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Originally posted by atait:
Note: Micromega although many claim they sound better than Naim CDP's, be warned. Micromega are no more (company went under). There's little if any backup!And they do have their problems!!!
It's a shame really - I have an old Micromega player (Leader II) which is a very close match to the CD3.5. The build quality is a bit dubious, mine won't always read that a CD is loaded - when it does though it still sounds good.
Regards
Steve
I did however ask about a CDi and although sonically it is a lot better I decided my Nait 3R would be outclassed plus it was also mentioned that there are no longer parts available for the CDi as CDS owners have had them reserved...
Can anyone confirm, as I am in a position to buy now....
Is a CDi too good for my Nait, bearing in mind I do intend to upgrade as and when, and are parts still available should something go wrong..
System currently is Nait 3R, Arcam Alpha 7SE and Dynaudio Audience 40's.
Scott
I took the plunge for the £700 CDI and have not stopped grinning since I got it home three days ago. Sonny Rollins through a 72/140 and old Rega Ela's is just the business.
I had listened to the CD5 and it had sounded 'pretty good' via 102/180 and B&W speakers and dreadful via 92/90 and new rega Ela's (any idea where it went wrong - sounded like the system was in the next room - even the guy in the shop admitted as much).
I am well pleased with the CDi for the money, and think the people asking £600-700 for CD3/3.5 are being a bit optimistic.
Now, what should i replace the old sound organisation table with... 
duncan
Glad you like the CDi, I have one also there really do things rather well don't they?
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Is a CDi too good for my Nait,
An LP12 is not too good for a Nait - and any source-first argument will support same. The question to ask is: "will I love the CDI for its sound?" - if it's better, it's better. Simple! HTH.
Rico - SM/Mullet Audio
The CDi represented a significant upgrade from my CD3.
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Originally posted by garyi:
No source is to good for the nait! You don't say what CDP you have if at all.The CDi represented a significant upgrade from my CD3.
Yes I did, I said I have an Arcam Alpha 7SE....
But my question has been sort of answered, what about the possibilty of expensive problems in the future due to lack of part availability?
Cheers guys
Scott
I will say this player will be one of the legends of naim, I agree whith the comments above and given your lp12 as well as a source you will enjoy your system with this machine too. It was actually created at its time almost parallel to the cds specifications but integrated....
Well it is not produced any more, but that is life...hmm!
I still have it, and here some more comments
The second hand market gives you good opportunities to buy naim stuff but you can rarely have a dem of the product unless you are very lucky or live near to the opportunity, if you know what i mean....
best regards
naimly yours
efrain