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Naim ?

Does anyone own one of these CD players? I've heard great things, but have never auditioned one of these. They have a great reputation, but few people seem to own them or even know of this brand. And by the way, how the hell do you pronounce the word Naim ? Is it pronounced like NAME? Or NAEM?
dougd1015
narrod
1,064 posts
 
It's pronounced "NAME". Their stuff is good but can get pricey when you add their upgraded power supplies.
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davt
505 posts
 
It's "name" like my name in David. Kind of a joke by the founder who couldn't figure out a Naim for his company. I have heard the Naim CDx5 and CDx2. Wonderful CDP's. I found them to be extrememly musical, wonderful range and very easy to listen to. Some CDP's I think sound a little sterile, analytical and I like the Naim's for their musical mellow quality without giving up detail or range. I listen mostly to vinyl but do also listen to CD and would love to have a Naim CDx2 but the financial powers have said no for now.
jb8312
247 posts
 
I have the CDX2 with the XPSII, to suggest that "few people seen to own them" is a little off base...

They are very popular, however, much more so in Europe.

The compo I have is the only staple in my system that I have no intention to swap out...

BTW: Google "naim forums"....See you there..
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