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Naim CD5x versus CDX2

Hi folks. I'm interested in hearing from those who have experience with one or both of these units. Basically, is the CDX2 worth the extra dough? Also, I'm curious about where each of these can be taken with additional power supplies--XPS and Flatcap 2. For example, how would a CD5x with a Flatcap 2 stack up against the CDX2, etc.

Thanks!
dodgealum
isochronism
2,893 posts
 
I would have agree with Chayro, tho not by personal experience.
I have previously spent some time on the Naim forum. Some users actually upgraded to the PS555, then to the CD555. A few went from CD555/PS555, then to an additional PS555!!
They all seem to agree that the Power Supply quality is a very important contributing factor within the Naim CD line.
chayro
2,926 posts
 
On the subject of power supplies, I remember one review where the listener(s) found that the CDX2 with the 555PS sounded superior (whatever that means)to the much more pricey CDS3 with the XPS2 power supply. One more option is the CD5x with a HiCap, which gives the little 5x tremendous bottom end drive. I personally felt the flatcap worked better for me, but it is something to consider if you can.
tgyeti
84 posts
 
Holy ancient thread resurrection, Batman!
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