If you bought a used CD555 and the owner kept the Burndy cables then you did not get what belongs with it. When shipped the CD55 included: 2 x Burndy, Hi-Line, R-Com, Narcom.
Those Burndies are not cheap to replace either.
I know it may not help you now, and you aren’t asking for such advice, but anytime I buy used Naim kit I make sure the seller includes all the cables that belong with it. For example, I just bought a used 252 and made sure it had the Burndy, SNAIC and Narcom that belong with it.
I know I’m not answering your question, but personally, I would take it up with the seller of the CD555. They owe you a pair of Burndy cables, IMO.
Thank you again, I’ve asked NAIM techs and dealers --none can answer straight on this
some say no some say maybe but the Pins need to be reconfigured for the inner working of the CD Drive and Clock–I wish someone out there knew the answers.
Your link to Richard Dane? can I ask him with a message somehow?.
Hi HH, I remember you we’ve conversed on the old Naim Forum days–Ha!–thank you are you 100% sure
the NDS Bundle will work and not blow the works -?? But I trust your word–Kudos --if your not sure spread the love now and put me outa ma misery !
The caveat is that I’ve not tried it but I recall reading of others who’d moved from CD555 to NDS and kept the burndies because they were run in. Remember that the 555PS remains a constant, so it’s entirely logical that they will work with both. Hopefully you have found the advert - it was posted in August so they may or may not still be available.
I’ve found a post from @Darkebear where he says that he kept his CD555 burndies for use with his ND555. So logically a reversal would work. That said, checking with Naim would give the definitive answer.
Thank you HH and Richard,I’ve asked all over the net Dealers /Naim Techs --all of them don’t know
the answer!–nothing from Naim support either yet --hope to hear soon from somebody whom knows definitely if the NDS pair are kosher or not.
I would speak to Naim and ask for Henry in the service/tech side. I spoke to him recently regarding a couple of things including CD555 Analogue and Digital outputs for the PS555’s. He had recently done some work regarding this and will be able to answer your question. He is extremely knowledgable and answered some historical questions I had about my XPS-T of which he tells me only 10 were made. He actually found out conclusively why it was impossible to upgrade it to DR spec. I would ask for him make sure you get it right! I believe the NDS and CD555 Burndies are the same though but best to double check!
It’s interesting that despite being pretty well 100% sure, we still suggest checking. If only everyone was the same. Just imagine how different our society would be.
Thank you Guys, I will book call to Henry at Naim Support and see if he can solve the mystery!.
Ha!-- HH indeed but it is funny everyone has taken the middle road or prefers sitting on the fence.
I do find it strange that no one not even NAIM Techs and a dealer I spoke too would commit either --ha!
Thank you again guys,
D41
Moderated Post: Diver, I’ve edited your post. Please ensure you have read and understood forum rules. Note that discussion of unauthorised modification to Naim equipment is not allowed here. This includes fake 'SNAICs" and non-Naim Burndy cables, either of which will at best not give the sound as Naim intended, and at worst may void any warranty and may damage the connected equipment. Thanks, Richard
It’s probably that they just can’t remember exactly - the CD555 and NDS are both discontinued. Better to be sure, as making an error could end up seriously damaging the equipment, for which they might then feel liable. As such, any reticence in giving advice without being 100% sure and checking with the appropriate R&D engineer is quite understandable here.
