Naim CDI CD Players
Naim CDI CD Players
USER REVIEWS
[May 27, 2008]
JimmyBlues
AudioPhile
Strength:
Excellent sounding, well built, pride of ownership
Weakness:
Initial expensive price when new, Naim no longer services the original CDI or CDS. So it becomes nearly impossible to get these older players repaired when something fails on them -- especially the laser assembly In the early 90's I purchased a Naim CDI from a dealer whom I'd befriended; and one that I did a lot of business with. Consequently I used to get a substantial discount on Naim gear.
Similar Products Used: Linn Classik, Rotel 855 |
[Nov 12, 2002]
Olaf Thats my NAIM
AudioPhile
Strength:
Tight, control, plays music!! A rocknroll player
Weakness:
Could be a bit aggressive in the voice sometimes, compared to the CDSII or others lite the Linn Lkemi. Also it is a bit flat in the sound. The last weakness what I know there are problems reading the CDs sometimes, cause of grease etc, so beware of clean CDs. But I state its from a audiophile point of view. Im going for a CDSI if I could find one. Very goood player for the money! Its a bargain if you can find it, but thats the problem they are very seldom 4 sale! but if you see one get it. My player are since 1993 (had it now for 6-7 yrs) and there arent many players that are better NEW 2002! Have compared to (ofcourse) the CDSI&II, but still impressed over the CDI. It is a bargain really! Compared it to a brand new Linn Lkemi the other day, and we just laughed over how bad the Linn player was compared to the CDI! Similar Products Used: Linn Lkemi |
[Jul 13, 2000]
Ian Mace
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Since ’94 I have owned the magnificent Naim CDI along with a Naim 72/140 driving a pair of –“Dyan Audio Audience 10” loudspeakers on “Epos Stands” with a recent addition of a “Rel Storm” bass bin.
Weakness:
Maybe someone can point these out to me. Dammed if I know of any.... Since ’94 I have owned the magnificent Naim CDI along with a Naim 72/140 driving a pair of –“Dyan Audio Audience 10” loudspeakers on “Epos Stands” with a recent addition of a “Rel Storm” bass bin. Similar Products Used: Marantz CD10- |
[May 02, 2001]
Keith
Audiophile
Strength:
Still kills the opposition dead...
Weakness:
erm...Naim CDX and CDS2...:O) If you are reading lots of reviews trying to convince yourself to buy a CD player you have been looking at...well..forget it....buy a Naim!! Similar Products Used: Listen to them all... |
[Apr 26, 1999]
Fran López
an Audiophile
I purchased this cd player two years ago.I previously owned a Marantz CD-63SE and a YBA Special and I agree with people thinking that these are two good players , but the Naim is in another league.This is an IMPRESIVE PLAYER!!.Perhaps the best I have ever heard in this category.If you want a very very good player , go for it.Recommended |