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Interconnect question for Naimies

I have a CD5 and have the same problem all Naim owners do - DIN - so what is the forum's opinion on which cable best suites this player (linked to a ML Ref 32 preamp), recognizing that the cable manufacturer will have to special order a DIN-RCA/XLR connection for me?
I have tried Chord Chrysalis, that came with the CD5 and a Nordost Red Dawn. Some of the larger cables, eg Nordost Valhalla, cannot be "DINned". I believe Dominus has done so for one member, but apparently Jim Auld is not crazy about doing this. Any other suggestions/experiences? Silver Audio and Synergistic Reserach will do a custom Appassionata and Designer Fx. I love the CD5 sound but am not crazy about the Chord. Trouble is, you cant audition them, as when they're done, they're yours.
springbok10

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simon74
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Hi Springbok,
A comment from the uk - I am not a big Naim fan but all my mates are - to a man they all swear by Kimber KCAG between their cd players & amps (all NAIM).Russ Andrews does this in the uk so it's obviously workable.
As they upgrade to newer Naim gear it still sounds the bizz.
Nordost doesn't work & anyone saying Naim cable is 'state of the art' is living in CK land.
Best of Luck !
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