Recent content by PhilP

Naim CDX2 - not least because it led to me spending a significant amount more (on Hi-Line, Fraim and XPS2) trying to fix the inherent harsh, unnatural presentation which was particularly annoying on vocals.

Laurie, To be clear, I was referring to the CDX2's performance compared to that of a good quality vinyl source i.e. going back to Johnfromnorwich's original question. I would make the same comments about every CDP that I've heard... PhilP

Greg, again I agree with most of what you say. The CDX2 is a sensitive piece of kit and there are significant benefits to be gained by paying attention to cabling, support, mains etc (BTW, I found the Majik to be far less sensitive though there were clear differences between the three i/cs I...

Greg, IMO that's a very good description of how the CDX2 sounds and I agree it can sound very good on some recordings. However, "smooth and natural" are not adjectives I would ever apply to a bare CDX2. Just shows how perceptions differ. Also, on your last point re. fatigue. I do find the...

Keith, did you try other i/cs than the Chrysalis with the Dac1? Chrysalis seems to me to have both frequency extremes rolled off. Is this something youo felt necessary/desirable with the dac? Thx

Well there are plenty of CDX2s available s/h at the moment...

Steve, thanks for the info. This was my first serious exposure to Nordost cables (i've heard them in demos) and I'm a bit bemused by the experience. As you say, plenty of detail but the overall sound is confused. I've heard that the Baldur is not one of their generally favoured cables and...

John, I'm sure you know this anyway, but you really need to try one on extended trial in your own home with a Hi-Line. It really does make a big difference. I only listened in the shop - big mistake... Don't expect much in terms of soundstage, dynamics or detail resolution and you won't...

I agree there's something not quite right about the CDX2 which can sound very good with the XPS2+ Hi-Line (for a CDP) on some pieces and then really disappointing on others - and its not just the recording? By coincidence I picked up a Majik today to try out against the CDX2. Too early yet...

Johnfromnorwich, I've had a CDX2 for a little over a year and am regretting having bought it. I find the bare player with standard i/c quite irritating to listen to - its harsh and lacks detail resolution. The Hi-Line improves the detail resolution and presentation considerably and is a...

Derek, thanks for this. I just took a quick look at the site and it does seem to have a lot of the info I was looking for. I can see many hours of happy browsing ahead of me. Regards, Philip

Thanks, this is certainly an interesting site though he doesn't seem to have reviewed much music that I like or even heard of! Still maybe I'll find something new there

That's about the same (poor) hit rate as I get. I suppose the right thing to do would be to send them straight back...

I like most types of music but enjoy Rock/Dance most of all. I've recently bought some re-mastered CDs and these are almost without exception terrible - Stones, Bowie, Jethro Tull. One exception was Deep Purple 'Machinehead' Anniversary Edition. I hadn't heard the original for probably 20...