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Naim CD5i a decent upgrade?

Hello everyone,

My current system right now consists of the Portal Audio Panache integrated amplifier, Primare D20 cd player, and Vienna Acoustics Bach speakers.

The system sounds great... But I feel like this CD player is just missing something. I don't know what it is really. The music sounds detailed, with a great sound stage, and no digital harshness. The CD player was a definite upgrade from my old Arcam, but I feel like it is not very musical. How would I describe this?

Anyway, I am on a college budget and was looking at the Naim CD5i. Would this complement my system and give me some more musical characteristics?

Any help would be appreciated.
rtilbury

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rtilbury OP
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knownothing, my college budget is pretty lackluster too. I have been putting this system together for about 6 years. It has gone through numerous changes; including amps, speakrs, cd player, etc. Through my trading, buying, and selling, I have finally reached this system. hah.

Jaybo, would you mind ellaborating on your comments about the Primare being the better player? Have you compared the Primare to any other cd players?

I will definitely check out the Prima.
rtilbury OP
39 posts
 
Perhaps the naim might not be the upgrade I was looking for... It sounds like maybe my Primare needs more credit than I am giving it.
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