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Offered is „CD5 si“ by Naim Audio as exhibit from the category „CD Player“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 1267078822 ends on 22.12.2026 at 15:34 o'clock.
At €1,200, this is a fair buy rather than a bargain: it lands exactly on the median of three recent comparable listings, with the observed market spanning roughly €999–€1,200. The price is therefore defensible for a clean, fully working example, but there is no obvious discount for taking on age or condition risk.
The CD5si remains a compelling specialist player, offering excellent timing, rhythmic drive, detail and dynamics through its carefully refined DAC, clock and analogue output stage. Its rigid aluminium chassis and manual swing-out transport are reassuringly purposeful, while RCA and DIN outputs suit both conventional and Naim systems. Confirm that the puck, remote and suitable interconnect are included, and test the drawer and laser with several discs; otherwise, this is a solid, enthusiast-friendly purchase at the market rate.
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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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