I had a Naim CD 5 and now Rega Apollo/Dac. They are two differents players, but both are good. The CD 5 was a great cd player, with a good timing.I’d like to try a Rega Saturn R, in what way would it sound different to my Naim CD5X and Flatcap?
I had a Naim CD 5 and now Rega Apollo/Dac. They are two differents players, but both are good. The CD 5 was a great cd player, with a good timing.I’d like to try a Rega Saturn R, in what way would it sound different to my Naim CD5X and Flatcap?
TAD D-1000 sounds wonderful
Pre Amp and DAC in the same box and I bet it trounces Naim 5 series
The Karik Numerik is really good, especially the later models... the Ikemi takes it to another level!I’ve owned quite a few players, some high end ones too from Naim but I think the most “analogue” sound player I miss is the Linn Karik/Numerik combo. Not saying it was the most accurate etc but it definitely gave me the most enjoyment.
I mean the 555, 552 and 500Probably on price
As for Naim 5-series, the CD5XS with PSU was really good imo while entrylevel CD5i was terrible.
I bought my fourth and final one last week (I won’t ever sell this one), I think along with the Katans and Ninkas, it’s their finest moment, whilst the CD12 pips it, the asking price over the Ikemi is huge!Linn Ikemi. An absolute classic. CD 12 at a bargain price. Great transport. Sublime sound and much underrated.
Yes, no where near as refined as an Ikemi, but thoroughly engaging and still not fatiguing, I’ve spent many hours listening to mine via a Wakonda/LK100 and Royd Sapphires, it was a LOT of fun for not a lot of money. I traded mine against the Ikemi and I’ll miss it for sure.The Genki was so ruff and ready BUT so much fun. A veritable bargain.
I don’t know so much, having lived with a CD12, I’d say it’s pretty special... a lot of money though and I’m very satisfied with the Ikemi, which is also pretty special for 1/5 of the price.I have yet to hear a CDP which seriously 'whipped' the Rotel RCD 965- BX.
I still have mine.. which is more than can be said for other stuff which didn't last.. including for e.g a £3k TEAC transport.....
Nothing wrong with CD. (Except it's not Vinyl...) but not worth paying silly money for players. We had the Linn CD 12 (£12k) in Audio Ex Preston for about a day in Yr 2000..
It was a very nice player and beautifully made.. but in all seriousness it wasn't special.. I wonder how many were sold and how many survive?
My Rotel was a fortunate second hand by when I was putting together my a revised system after the selling of my previous. I was taken aback by its quality. The Ikemi sounds interesting. May have a look around for a decent one, or perhaps a Genki if the cost pf the Ikemi is prohibitive.