Hello everyone
I have the opportunity to buy a second-hand Naim CD5xs from 2010 with the optical unit changed in 2018 in place of my CD5si player. Owning a Flatcap XS, do you think it’s a good choice?
Will the gain be audible?
Thank you for your answers.
Yes definitely
Go for it
It will be day and night diff.
You will be very happy. CD5x underrated gem .
Hi @kchristtof, the CD5XS is the obvious CD player to go with your system. Go for it!
And if you can find a nice used nDAC, it would be an excellent further upgrade if/when funds allow.
Roger
Thank you for your answers. I’m going to take the plunge, at €950 I think it’s good.
Also having a Nd5Xs2 I could connect it digitally to test.
I’d ask Naim upfront, if they have a spare mech/laser in case anything happens.
Spares are scarce but I believe Naim somehow have increased their stock.
I was owner of most of the 5-range players as well as CDS top loader range back then.
Doorstop scenario got me out (and in with Rega), I hope situation has improved, Naim CD players, they are really nice sounding machines.
If you have a ND5XS2 and want CD compatibility it sounds aa very good pairing
And you could connect both to an nDac (+ power supply) in the future