CD5X Repair

[NeilS]

@Underdog64

Naim UK said the player can be updated to use the new laser as used in the CD5si

I’m not sure who told you that, but it simply isn’t the case I’m afraid.

However, the symptoms you describe regarding your player, sound like the platter (where the disc sits) glue has failed & it is slipping on the motor spindle.
There are some simple tips on how to reglue here:

Cdx2.2 skipping on track 1

Still no change on the 1202 story I’m afraid. However, the symptoms described in this case are indicative of the glue that holds the platter to the motor spindle failing, sometimes coupled with a hairline radial crack through the platter. The slippage is more evident on track one, as it uses the highest RPM. The platter can be glued back in place using a degree of care. We may have some platters knocking about if yours is cracked. This post may be useful:

Regards
Neil.