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Naim CD5/Flatcap2 - can they be stacked
naim reccomends that the cd and power supply be sited on different shelves,however my cd3.5 sets on top of the flatcap and sounds great. 
best low cost CD player w/remote volume control?
naim cd3 or 3.5 can sometimes be found for $400 huge upgradeover denon,marantz,rotel, creek ect.bg 
Redbook for the long haul
naim audio makes a sweet analog like sound from their cdps. 
Old and new Naim amps . . .
source is crucial to sound, then electronics and speakers. 
Considering HDCD players
i have naim cdx and feel the hdcd encoded discs are comparable to sony combo sacd players in sound quality. 
B&W 804 with ???
naim 250 rocks with the natilus 
Any suggestions for a good speaker match for Naim
meadowlark, wilson-benesch,b&w, proac, epos all mate wellwith naim gear. i am using psb stratus gold with 72-250-cdx-xps-hicap- sounds great. 
Next Biggest Improvement after Speakers ?
source is paramount you can not improve anything downstreamwithout addressing the source first. then the speakers next. 
What components are a good value in used market?
naim audio components hold their value well,sound great andare supported by the company totally. 
PSB or Thiel? nOrh??
thiel needs lots of power but excellent sound. psb good allround less power required a bit more wooly and less controlthan the theils.