Thanks for the info.. So the automatic tray vs manual swing-out-tray is the only real difference between them? I've been eye balling these 5i's that have come up used on this board. I would be pairing it with a used nait5.
The biggest difference is that the 5x allows use of external power supplies (flatcap, hicap, etc.). The 5i does not allow this so upgrades require replacing the whole unit vs. buying a better power supply.
I demo'd both the cd5i and cd5x in my home, on my system. And I beg to differ with Bundy...I feel there is a huge step up from the 5i to the 5x, the latter of which I now own.
I am looking at buying a used cd5i or cd5x to go with a used Nait5. The Nait5 is not very revealing like the Naim seperates are. I heard 10x more detail on the Naim seperates but they also made poorly recorded CDs hell to listen too. That's why I settled on a used Nait5. So.. if I am using a Nait5, would you still suggest a 5x over a 5i? I want rich rhythm and less etch..
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