Trichord Clock mod on CDX...

Posted by: Alco on 29 March 2002

Hi folks,

Today I talked to a fellow audio/music nut on the phone,and he had an interesting story of a guy who recently modified his Naim CDX.

The modification included adding a 'Trichord' clock in the CDX.
The owner of the CDX said:"Before the mod I found the CDX a very reasonable player,although way to expensive for what is has to offer."
After the Trichord clock mod, the CDX became really stunning,so he says.
His system consisted of:Classe pre/power,Mod-CDX,Sonus Faber "Electa Amator".
(the modification would cost about UKP 245,-)

Has any of you guys experienced this modification on his CDX ? or would it be wise/worth it ?

Regards,
Alco

Posted on: 29 March 2002 by garyi

Alco, I detect a degree of paranoia creeping in here, the CDX was designed well.

Listen to it and enjoy, really this is silly.

Posted on: 30 March 2002 by Hammerhead

quote:
Originally posted by Kit:
..they're good way of getting round the fact that everything is built to a cost.

I think if you look inside Naim gear, you'll find it's been built to a (high) standard rather than cost. Look inside my Denon receiver - now that has been built to cost.

Steve

Posted on: 30 March 2002 by Andrew L. Weekes

quote:
Alco, I detect a degree of paranoia creeping in here, the CDX was designed well.

No doubt about the above statement, but it has inevitable compromises related to it's price and performance points within the Naim tree.

Paul is correct above, even expensive players (read Naim and most others) have simple, cheap and relatively jittery oscillator circuits.

These circuits are also very sensitive to PSU noise - allowing a nice continuation of a common upgrade theme!

For much less than the s/h cost of a CDX a CD3 can do some truly wonderful things - I'm not saying it's better, but it makes one ask serious questions about cost / performance.

Andy.