Naim Cd Players

Ben--

Now THAT is what I call irony--or, more accurately, a terrific example of different preferences. I've heard the Ikemi extensively, and thought my CDX was significantly better--more dynamic, more involving, more muscular and controlled. That said, the Ikemi is definitely smoother sounding!

Kinda funny--because I've got all Linn electronics (Kairn, LK280/Spark) and Linn speakers.....

Kudos to you for trying them!

Best,

Bob

Hello thats what makes the audio world go round etc, I too have some Linn equipment as well as tubes,No question naim cd players do have a dynamic sound..to each his own,thanks.

I hastily stated "Servicing should be a problem", when I meant to post "servicing should NOT be a problem" they have good dealer support! Sorry for the confusion.

S23-

Marantz??? Gimme a break. I had an SA8260, and even in SACD mode, this cdp can't touch my CD5X.
The cd5x is well worth the price tag Naim has put on it.

And I agree with Larryi's comparison between the cd5i and cd5x.
I had a cd5i in my system for a demo, the 5x walks it.

In fact, I'm so impressed with my 5x that I want to go to the next level, the cdx2,
and I've never even heard it!

Also, I believe Cytocycle meant to say "shouldn't be a problem" in regards to service.

I'm a big fan of Naim digital gear for all the same reasons: musical and tight. I owned a 3.5 w/ flatcap, and considered a CDX at one point. I have also owned a Meridian 508.24, had extended in home audition of Wadia 850 as well. I currently own a Levinson 390S, which betters all those others to my ears. Smooth as silk, yet highly resolving with really excellent soundstage and imaging.

Would a current model Wadia or Naim (say CDS II) beat it - quite possibly, but im not going to find out because it's a crap shoot, so in general find something you like, and listen hard now, "KEEP IT!" It's tempting to sell gear you like, thinking something else is netter- only and end up paying more for something ytou like less! Having dais that, I would easily trade up to emm Meitner gear, or DCS separates, but that's a ($15K used mkt) proposition