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The CD5x uses every possible development
from earlier and more costly Naim CD players to
help establish it as the reference entry-level
CD player. The drawer and transport suspension
is borrowed from the CDX2; a low inertia, resonance-controlling
device that ensures rigid coupling and mild damping
without adding to the task of the drive servo
mechanism by increasing rotational inertia.
The die-cast zinc and extruded aluminium casework is a development of that used in the existing 5 series and results in an inert case with great resistance to pollution from external vibration.
The CD5x continues the trend of the
latest Naim reference products by including RCA
phono sockets alongside the traditionally used
DIN sockets. RCA phonos allow easy connection
to non-Naim amplifiers with a variety of interconnect
cables allowing fine-tuning of the sound which
is potentially beneficial when used in a budget
non-Naim system.
The CD5x uses the same Naim developed replay and
control software as the CDS3 ensuring that the CD5x presents the
maximum information from the discs in an entirely musical and
believable manner.
In addition, care has been taken to ensure that the player/user interface is as logical and intuitive as possible, with extra features such as "display off' (for improved sound quality) and program cancel, where the listener can quickly select tracks not wanted to be played.
The Naim CD5x extends the Naim qualities
of natural musical reproduction, flexibility and
reliability to fall within the reach of even more
music lovers.
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