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Offered is „CD5i“ by Naim Audio as second-hand device from the category „CD Player“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 8132315584 ends on 04.11.2026 at 15:36 o'clock.
At €490, this sits well below the €688 25th percentile and far under the €885 median for recent EU listings, so it reads as a strong deal rather than just “okay.” For a working example in good condition, the asking price leaves real room for a sensible buy.
The CD5si is one of Naim’s more respected later CD players: quick, rhythmic, and lively rather than soft or overly polished, with the sort of timing and drive that still makes discs feel engaging. At this price, a clean, properly functioning unit is a very appealing entry into Naim’s sound, especially if it includes the remote and has no transport quirks.
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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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