Metronome use a Suos CD transport, a company founded by ex Philips technicians. So i don’t see why Naim is no longer commiting to find a solution on sourcing new transports. As i already said, i now a few, already getting bored with streaming.
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I think Naim consider the Uniti Core to be their replacement for CD players.
Of course the Core itself includes a CD mechanism to facilitate ripping 
The price, exactly, is the problem with Audionote.
Their top cd player is more than 100 k. Their prices freeze the ridiculous.
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Another one Is Aqua La Diva made here in Milan which employs the CD Pro 8s mech. What’ s the point of the Core in first instance It’ s a ripping device with c***** computer mech, either way i’d never buy a player with slot CD loading
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I agree, I’d never buy a slot loading CD player.
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I have a CD5si (bought it new in 2016). Until very recently I used it with an Arcam A28 amplifier - it sounded good but a little shut in, occasionally flat and lacking in air, especially compared with my D33 DAC through the same system. However, now partnered with an XS3 and Tannoy Revolution Signatures it sounds completely different - very engaging and compelling with excellent drive and attack.
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Perhaps, but I should sell the Yamaha baby grand and the Martin D28…!
But the Core is a server and ripper, not a cd player.
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Exactly ! I own a Uniti Core to rip CD on a 4To SSD (and other USB sticks too) and use it like a music server but … I dream of a beautiful new Naim CD Transport to enjoy to the fullest my best CD 
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Sounds like a good plan, better get saving!
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Good afternoon everyone,
As you all know (!), I recently treated myself to a new second system. For those who haven’t been paying attention, it consists of a Naim Uniti Atom and a pair of Kef LS 50 Meta speakers. I now want to add a CD transport. I have thought long and hard about this - and I have read A LOT on the forum about the move to streaming - but for a variety of reasons, I’m fairly certain that I’m going to go for a CD transport, with the Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 T being the front-runner at the moment. Crucially, the unit must be half-width and, because of my location, auditioning is not possible.
I am seeking guidance on a number of issues. Firstly, in this price bracket, is the Pro-Ject transport the best option? Secondly, am I right in thinking that using the DAC in the Atom is a good idea and, if so, which connection between the Pro-Ject and the Atom will give the best SQ?
I look forward to a deluge of good advice and possibly some derision.
Best wishes,
Brian D.
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Still figure that if a TEAC transport is good enough for a number of hifi firms, including Naim, well…
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Dear jamiewednesday,
I’m not too sure if your post was a reply to my earlier message, but I need a half-width unit, having a space of just 39cms, left to right. I mentioned this in my post and I recognise that it is quite a limiting factor.
Thanks anyway for your post.
Best wishes,
Brian D.
You don’t mention budget (sorry, I just re read and see you do imply your budget!), and have opted for the costliest Project transport, any reason you don’t think one of their lower cost boxes would suit your requirements? The DS3 has digital out for example.
The other half width CD transports I can immediately think of are the Cyrus offerings, CDt and CDt-XR, the latter comes in about the same price as the Project you mention
Yep, saw that, hence my suggestion, it’s only 290mm wide…
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I have the same transport and it is excellent. The mech is custom made and very well regarded (used in a number of very expensive transports and players) sound for me is on a par with my Innuos pulsar, which is a much more expensive streamer.
Coax is probably the best option for connecting.
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The only Teac mechanism I ever saw in a NAIM device was a cheap 5.25" computer DVD ROM in my HDX. Nothing to write home about there!
Indeed. They aren’t audio 1x transports at all. As data drives, they have superior robustness and longevity (for a slot loader) but they are not designed in any way for audio.
The mechs in the VRDS are another matter entirely. These are bespoke audio only 1x drives of very high quality.
@BrianD The TEAC VRDS 505T is less than 39cm wide. It has an A4 footprint so less than 30cm in fact.
How about the Exposure XM? Deco Audio sell both Exposure and Project so could possibly advise on how they compare - they also sell Audio Note UK too…
According to Deco’s website the XM was originally intended as a transport. It is a half-width top loading unit and would also give you the benefit of trying the digital inputs of the Atom against the Exposure’s own analogue outputs.
They are in the Uniticore too, however clearly I was being a little facetious…
Doesn’t take away from their audio players mind.