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Naim CD2 Olive series cd player for sale;renowned for the Phillips cdm9 transport and TDA1541 s1 crown d/a converterslight blemish on unit front top of unitunit has been serviced and laser is in excellent conditioncomes with spare cdm9 laser assembly working pull and is a compatible spareremote a...
A$1,250 is fair-to-good for a Naim CD2 if it’s complete and working properly; it doesn’t read as a bargain, but it is in the right zone for a cult-classic Naim spinner, especially versus other Naim CD player listings around the A$2,200 mark for later models.
What makes it worth a look is the usual Naim strength: punchy timing, drive, and a very engaging presentation that still wins fans even against newer digital sources. The upside here is mainly provenance and condition, so ask about service history, remote, original packaging, and whether it reads discs quickly and quietly; on an older CD player, those details matter more than cosmetics.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Naim Audio, a cornerstone of British hi-fi excellence, traces its origins to 1973 when Julian Vereker, a self-taught engineer, racing driver, and music enthusiast, formally incorporated the company in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Vereker's journey began earlier, in 1969, experimenting with tape recording and sound-to-light boxes before designing his first power amplifier in 1971. Amid the British hi-fi industry's recession, he secured a pivotal contract with Capital Radio, blending entrepreneurial grit with a passion for authentic sound reproduction that challenged conventional wisdom.
The brand specializes in premium integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, preamplifiers, digital streamers, DACs, and compact music systems, often featuring built-in amplification for streamlined setups. While not delving into speakers—beyond a historical foray—or headphones and turntables, Naim emphasizes modular, upgradable components that prioritize pace, rhythm, and timing (PRaT), a signature sonic philosophy rooted in the "source first" approach alongside contemporaries like Linn.
Naim holds a commanding position in the high-end market, revered by discerning audiophiles for its handmade, innovative systems that deliver emotional musical engagement over mere specifications. Now part of VerVent Audio Group following a 2011 merger with Focal, it exports to over 45 countries, sustaining a cult following for resilient, influential designs that transcend economic cycles.
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