What if?

Posted by: Ken Chang on 02 October 2000

I have 82/180 and Marantz CD12. It sound O.K. But from reading this forum , People always use Naim CD. What CD , I should go for. What I would gain and lose ?

Posted on: 02 October 2000 by Darren Miller

Ken,

I rate your CD12 is quite a good player. I'd suggest that for an upgrade try listening to a CDX. This will soon tell you if you prefer the NAIM's presentation over the Marantz. If so buy one. I did and have never looked back.

Regards

Darren Miller

Posted on: 02 October 2000 by Former member

Ken,

My experience of Marantz CD players suggests that they emphasise "airiness" and "space" at the expense of pace and excitement, which is what you would get with a Naim CD player.

Notwithstanding whether the CD12 appeals to you or not, your 82 really deserves a separate HiCap at least, preferably two, and ideally a SuperCap. *capping the 82 provides a blacker background, tighter grip and control particularly in the bass, musical coherence, and stunning transients that keeps you from falling asleep.

James

[This message was edited by James Jong on MONDAY 02 October 2000 at 22:13.]

Posted on: 04 October 2000 by Ken Chang

I already have 2 two hicap on it. My problem is that it's hard to find place to audition Naim CD in context of similar system of mind here. It will be quite expensive to sell my CD12 and buy Naim CD.