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Sound of Naim cd 5i italic

In my never ending pursuit to try every cd player only
on this planet for $2000, I was curious on the sound
and reliability of the NAIM cd 5i (italic).

I do not have a local dealer and I like toe tapping resolving players. I have had some Exposure cd players and was curious if the sound is the same.
I run two different cd players in two different systems.

It would be hooked up to a Mcintosh MA 6300.

THANKS FOR OPINIONS AND HELP.
klaudio
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190 posts
 
I just got one about 2 weeks ago, so it's still breaking in. But I have to say that it beats hands-down a number of CDP's that I've had over the years. These include: McIntosh MCD201, Lector 0.6T, Marantz DV-8400, Sony DVP-9000ES.
First thing I noticed right off away was the deep, well defined bass. Overall sound is very smooth. Abosolutely no digital harshness. No sense of shrillness in the highs.
This player seems to convey all there is on the CD without sounding overly etched.
I think the Niam is a great choice for a CDP in the $2000 price range, even beats players that cost much more.
klaudio OP
113 posts
 
Thanks for the info.

I have had a couple of the players you mentioned.
Glad to see you like the sonics of the naim.
aball
2,016 posts
 
You should also check out the new Creek Destiny player IMO. Very resolving and very toe-tapping.

I find the older Naim 5i a bit dark on top which might not work with some systems. I assume the new italic version is quite similar.

I have had many players in this price range. See my system page for more info and feel free to ask me questions.

You got yourself a great amp, by the way.

Arthur
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