Re: CD PLAYER FOR $3000

Posted by Helsinkigrooves (A) on September 19, 2002 at 07:43:58

In Reply to: CD PLAYER FOR $3000 posted by xexpo on September 17, 2002 at 15:12:55:

I highly recomend the Naim CD5. I actually preferred it (from memory) than the Cary players I have auditioned (only in in-store demos). You could also look for the Naim CDX which will be available soon at lower used prices due to the introduction of the CDX2. I just purchased the Naim CD5 after a long demo and am extremely pleased (although my unit is still virgin and in the burn in process).

I posted a review of my impressions of the unit on September 11 on the digital page of this assylum. Especially if you have tubed equipment, it may work for you. What every you do, I highly recomend you do a home demo, as the equipment will often sound very different at home than at the store. Most Naim players are also upgradable with an external power supply, and contrary to popular belief, can work extremely well outside the context of an all Naim system. Don't be scared off by the DIN plugs! You can easily get din to phono cables.

Good luck with your search and let us know about your impressions/decision!

Keep groovin'

Helsinkigrooves

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Topic - CD PLAYER FOR $3000 - xexpo 15:12:55 09/17/02 (19)

Re: CD PLAYER FOR $3000 - Helsinkigrooves 09/19/0207:43:58 09/19/02 (1)

Here, Here...I'd second the Naim CD 5 reco - ThomGonzales 02:11:46 09/20/02 (0)

Audition the Audio Note CD 3.1x player and . . . - DRCope 12:19:19 09/18/02 (0)

Audition the Wadia 301 - Mike in NJ 11:05:31 09/18/02 (0)

'Previously cherished' Marantz CD7. - jusbe 03:23:19 09/18/02 (0)

used Meridian 508.24 - cpcat 19:56:47 09/17/02 (1)

Re: used Meridian 508.24 - driver 04:53:37 09/18/02 (0)

GamuT CD-1 ! - E-Stat 18:45:32 09/17/02 (3)

Yup. Gamut CD-1. (nt) - Rob Thomas 21:49:00 09/22/02 (0)

pardon me but... - kuma 19:16:37 09/17/02 (1)

The Burmester 970 DAC to which I referred - E-Stat 09:56:23 09/18/02 (0)

2nd the Cary 308-T - oldvinyl 18:22:56 09/17/02 (0)

Sim Nova (nt) - Bob S 18:03:01 09/17/02 (0)

Cary CD-308-T Tube CD Player - AbeCollins 17:47:03 09/17/02 (0)

Re: CD PLAYER FOR $3000 - Harmonia 17:07:46 09/17/02 (0)

Re: CD PLAYER FOR $3000 - reb 16:52:51 09/17/02 (0)

Be sure and audition the Ayre CX-7 - Audio Girl 16:31:23 09/17/02 (1)

Opinions vary! (NT) - Eric B. 14:11:01 09/19/02 (0)

Sony SCD-XA777ES for $2000 by mail. (nt) - 9fold 15:44:05 09/17/02 (0)

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Re: CD PLAYER FOR $3000 - Helsinkigrooves 09/19/0207:43:58 09/19/02 (1)

Here, Here...I'd second the Naim CD 5 reco - ThomGonzales 02:11:46 09/20/02 (0)

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