Cd5 xs

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I gather that Naim cannot service this now as the CD mechanism is no longer available
My dilemma is whether to sell mine and buy the only remaining player available whilst it is still in good working order
This would mean a reduction in performance but at least Naim can keep it going
I wish to keep the CD medium going
Any thoughts or comments

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You sure? Thought these mechanisms were still available. Do you have this from your dealer? Concerned Cd5xs owner here!

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Yes, got this information from Naim and confirmed by a dealer

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Bugger.

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Why rush and downgrade? You never know how long the transport will last. My 3.5 transport has been working properly since 2005. Just enjoy your machine.

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The cd5si is a big drop backwards from a cd5xs. It’s a good, but basic machine. Almost a token jesture from naim at cd replay.

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I orginally had their basic player and rejected the XS as too polite
I then realised the difference later and uopgraded
Also I am going to explore ripping
My first thought was the Naim product but some have suggested the Innuous range

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What about the cdx 2.2 that has almost the same mech as the 5xs.

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As a last resort for CD I still have my Philips 610 !!

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This is terrible news - if indeed true (not doubting you, but perhaps @Richard.Dane could confirm please)!

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The mechanism in the XS is a Philips 1205, it can be substituted by a 1202 but Naim cannot get these either

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The 1202 replacement may or may not be a temporary situation, there is info about this in this thread:

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Not sure.

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Exactly, it’s why I wrote “The 1202 replacement may or may not be a temporary situation” as was found later-on in your CDS3 thread

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I don’t know the current situation with mechs. From what I understand COVID has had an adverse impact on supply and last we heard Naim were working on it.

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Thank you Richard. So more of a current supply chain problem versus “it’s never going to be made again” problem.

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I recommend the other thread for some details. Yes, seems like covid supply problems played a role, but it also did not appear to be sure that it can definitely be solved (unless things changed after the info in the other thread)

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Hope Naim can source mechs for cds3 would hate to throw mine in bin :sob: a great loss such a lovely player :wink:

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The CD5 XS has always used the VAM1202 mechanism (VAM1205 was CD3.5, CD5, CDX & CDS2).
Unfortunately nothing to share either negative or positive on the current situation - just a waiting game I’m afraid. :worried:

Regards
Neil.

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What about a simple straight answer from NAIM.

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