cdx2/xps2 to cd3 anybody done this ?

....what's the intended system, i.e. CDX2/XPS2 -> CDS3 with 282 = awesome, CDX2/XPS2 -> CDS3 with 252 = awesome+X (where X = awesome)....

hi I meant to a cds3, really interested in the differences between the two players almost regardless of set up, I have 202 pre and 250 power amp now,just wondering if someone made that jump,Ben r

Ben,

When I bought my CDS3 from my dealer we put it on to have a listen and compare it to his CDX2/XPS2. Before doing so he did warn me that his CDX2/XPS2 had been well run in and was warmed up, I presume in case I was dissapointed. However, sticking the CDS3 on completely transformed the track we had just listened to. I can't remember what the track was but when the drums came in it made us both jump!

I'd start saving if I were you.

Sean.

Hello Sean, this is not what I wanted to hear,oh well,what do you use it with,thanks,Ben r...also is the top loader easy to use etc

Ben, I have a 552 a 500 and DBLs. I had a CDS2 before it almost since it came out so using the top loading is now very intuitive for me. More hands on than a loading drawer. I don't know if Naim just kept this as a design feature for their top of the line CD player as other manufacturers have stated that gasketing around the CD drawer when closed brings added improvements. However, I wont be changing and most CD loading trays seem really plasticky to me. Enjoy the CDS3.

Sean.

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Sean, sounds like you have an incredible system, I guess I will have to start saving my pennies....lots of them,thanks for your input, Ben r

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Ben,

Sean has always had an incredible system! I lived very near him for a few years and even then his 6 pack Isobarik system was pretty amazing. Apart from that though, Sean is really my musical long lost twin - especially when it comes to Jazz. He has introduced me to music that I will never forget. I haven't heard his DBLs yet though partly becasue I now live 520 miles away. He's also very spritual which is amazing given he is from NE Scotland

Dev

Gee shucks..........I'm all embarresed now.

If your around this weekend Dev(il) I'll give you a call.

Sean.

Sean

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Sean is really my musical long lost twin - especially when it comes to Jazz. He has introduced me to music that I will never forget.

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So as one Jazz fan to another viewing from the lowlands of a CDX2/282/250 with an XPS2 on the way is the CDS3 particularly good at Jazz? I assume so but since it is my "main" sound I ma interested.

GEOFF

Geoff,

You really don't need to worry, the CDS3 is great with all types of music. It is a different type of sound to the old CDS2 but if all you have known is a CDX2 you are in for a big treat when it arrives. The reality of the sound is second to none.

If you don't have a CDS3 then the mantra is 'START SAVING'.

Sean.

....having come form CDX2->CDX2/XPS2->CDS3, the CDS3 is so far ahead in terms of the emotional experience it makes you regret not selling the House & Car and going for the CDS3 straight away, missing out on the intermediate stages.....