do NAIM cdp sound good only with Naim components?

do u think that naim cd player sound excellent (ie cdx2) only if connected with their special interconnect to naim amplifiers?

fabio318110-01-2006 9:28pm

muzikat Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 930 posts 10-02-2006 at 03:49am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No, they work great with any other brand. However, they are at their best in a Naim system.
panderso Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 156 posts 10-02-2006 at 02:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I run Naim CD 5x with Nait 5i. But it also sounded excellent with Arcam, Simaudio, and ASL SET tubes. -paul-
larryi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,184 posts 10-02-2006 at 05:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Naim claims that the best performance is obtained by run DIN to DIN in an all-Naim system. That may be true, but it also happens to be a good marketing ploy. However, Naim players are very good in non-Naim systems as well. I use a CDS3/555PS combination into all-tube system. This player sounds great to me.
skipclemmons Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 17 posts 10-02-2006 at 03:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My CDSii sounds great in a tube system. I have heard the 5 series sounds best with Naim gear but the reference series like CDX, CDS, etc, is more flexible. I have no experience with the 5 series.
mlauner Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 250 posts 10-02-2006 at 11:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete what musizikat said. Synergy together but still musical with other systems.