It's "name" like my name in David. Kind of a joke by the founder who couldn't figure out a Naim for his company. I have heard the Naim CDx5 and CDx2. Wonderful CDP's. I found them to be extrememly musical, wonderful range and very easy to listen to. Some CDP's I think sound a little sterile, analytical and I like the Naim's for their musical mellow quality without giving up detail or range. I listen mostly to vinyl but do also listen to CD and would love to have a Naim CDx2 but the financial powers have said no for now.
Naim ?
Does anyone own one of these CD players? I've heard great things, but have never auditioned one of these. They have a great reputation, but few people seem to own them or even know of this brand. And by the way, how the hell do you pronounce the word Naim ? Is it pronounced like NAME? Or NAEM?