You are lucky
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Fingers crossed sounds right! 
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Do I get the impression that we’re in the process of becoming the future hifi equivalent of Cuba’s car population?
Interior - Day
Caption: The Year 2076
Host: What do you think of my system?
Visitor: Wow, is that an original 2002 CDX2? Classic! How on earth is that still running?
Host: Well, if you look around, you can cobble together enough spare parts to keep them going. As long as you’re prepared to get your hands dirty and be careful, it’s amazing what you can do.
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Result! 
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I experienced the same problem with my CDX2, which I purchased second-hand from a UK dealer to ship to Hong Kong. The player initially began skipping in the middle - typically tracks 8 to 10 - and the issue gradually worsened over time, eventually causing it to fail to read certain tracks altogether.
I took the unit to a local hi-fi repair shop on two separate occasions for laser lens replacement. However, the skipping returned shortly after each repair. Through research with the assistance of AI, I learned that the VAM1250 laser head was produced in two versions: an older, more expensive model with a round tube and a newer, cheaper version with a straight tube. The original laser head fitted to the CDX2 was the round-tube type, but the repairer had installed the straight-tube variant.
A few months ago, I sourced a brand-new Chinese-made round-tube VAM1250 and replaced the laser head once more. Since then, the skipping has completely stopped. However, please note that this is only my personal experience with an older-model CDX2. I strongly recommend that you conduct further research to confirm the correct laser head specification for your CDX2.2. Hope it helps. Good luck.
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Final update on the CDX2.2. After 2 weeks of working. It was back to the same issues - skipping and finally dead. Time to move on.
I got an NDX2 and have finally transitioned to the streaming age! Very intuitive setup and am happy playing my music again!
@Richard.Dane , when you have a chance - could you post the revised video showing the uniti core setup (screenshot below).
I am willing to give that a try for my cd collection. What kind of integration can I expect with the NDX2?
Thank you!
The Core is a UPnP server, and like any such server, it will be found by your NDX2 and music stored on it can be browsed using the Naim app and played on the streamer. That’s how all UPnP music servers and streamers work. It’s tried and tested technology which is simple to use. Whether you think a premium priced version like the Core is worth paying for compared to a far cheaper alternatives is something only you can decide.
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Thanks @ChrisSU - that’s what I was hoping to achieve. Be able to see it via NDX2 and play through the app. Like you said - there are cheaper options - but then like 5 remotes to play a movie - more apps .
@ChrisSU , quick question - can I setup the Uniti Core in the following way -
- Connected to home server and recognized by NDX2 to play music (system 1).
- Connected to a player via the S/PDIF to system 2.
I won’t use both at the same time - but can it be connected like such? Thanks in advance!!!
I’ve asked Naim to look into why it’s showing as “Private”. In the meantime, here’s another link for you;
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The video on the FAQ page is now working again.
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It can be connected like that and actually you could use both at the same time, playing different music, if you wanted to.
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Any UPnP server you choose, including the Core, will make itself visible over your home network, and it will appear in the Server input in the Naim app. Once set up, other music servers do not require additional apps to control playback.
Servers can be accessed my multiple streamers simultaneously.
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You can, as David says, use the SPDIF output as well. If your second system includes a streamer you wouldn’t need to as the server can play music to multiple devices simultaneously, but if you just had a DAC with an SPDIF input the Core would connect to it.
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And of course you can get a modern CDT (they have come in leaps and bounds in recent years with the CD revival) and connect to your NDX2.
It’s what I do, CD has rarely sounded better, and sometimes the immediacy of CD over ripping/streaming is valued. The only downside is the clutter of CDs… I tend to have growing stacks of new CDs in my music room that I am currently listening to… many repeat plays of a CD, and I will rip it.
Most of my new CDs now simply are not available or have been sonically adjusted on cloud streaming service providers
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@Simon-in-Suffolk I am starting to migrate towards the streaming setup. As you noted, there is an immediacy with the Physical Media - you see a CD/Vinyl on the shelf - and you play it. Simple. Fortunately, most of mine are on Qobuz. I am experimenting with the CD labels - and hoping to create wall artwork - that way - we can visualize the music. 
What CD player are you using as transport?
Cheers.
If you want to stick with cd I can recommend Cyrus Cdi XR with external power supply. It’s very good.
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Hi I am using a SMSL PL200T as recommended by another forum member. Very pleased with it.
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CDT-XR with PSU-XR is even better than cdi-XR just a thought 
I auditioned Rega Apollo, Both Cyrus CDI, CDI- XR w PS, and Hegel Mohican. I ended up with CEC CD5. Different presentation than Naim but good complement to my Naim amps and Rega/Cyrus/Hana vinyl. A bit less prat but sound comparable to CDX w XPS in my system.