Naim ?

It's pronounced "NAME". Their stuff is good but can get pricey when you add their upgraded power supplies.

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.

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..

I have both cdx and cd3.5 and both are excellent very musical with top notch prat. Best with comparable electronics. excellent results witn all Naim systems but many prefer with British or Canadian speakers. Most Naim is upgradable.