My findings are kinda the flip side of yours Greg, which I guess only goes to show how many variables are at work. We couldn't make our CDX2 work in our room with Naim amplificatioon, but the CDS3 never sounded better to me than when it was on the front of a Naim set up. I feel for anyone who doesn't have the time or facilities to take equipment home for a good audition.
Cheers
Harry,
How exactly did the CDX2 sound in your room? Your response suggests it sounded too soft or boring.