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Commercial Naim Audio CD5si CD Player Discover High-Fidelity Sound with the Pre-Owned Naim CD5si CD Player Experience pristine performance at Len Wallis Audio’s Lane Cove showroom or enquire online. Key Features Red Book CD Playback: Supports CD and CD-R formats. High Output: 2.1V at 0 dBfs for robust sound. Precision Engineering: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit sampling. Remote Control: Infra-red for easy operation. The Naim CD5si CD Player, in great condition in black with remote, power cable, and Audioquest DIN-DIN 0.6m interconnect, delivers “musical, detailed sound”. Supporting 44.1 kHz, 16-bit Red
Compared with a same-ticket alternative, A$2,000 is a touch above fair, since the recent market sits at a median of A$1,791 and a 75th percentile of A$1,958. It’s not wildly out of line, but it is a bit ambitious versus the current used pool, so I’d want a clean, convincing unit rather than a rushed buy.
That said, this model has a solid reputation for musical, unfussy CD replay and a lively, rhythmically engaging presentation that still appeals if you want a straightforward player rather than a DAC-heavy setup. If it’s well kept, with remote, box, and no loading or laser issues, it’s a sensible pick for someone who values Naim’s house sound and wants a dependable disc spinner; at this price, condition and completeness matter.
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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