CD Player/Transport Reviews

Description: Single-box CD player with HDCD decoding. Frequency response: 10Hz-20kHz, +0.1dB/-0.5dB. Output level: 2.1V RMS at 1kHz. Maximum output impedance: 10 ohms. Phase response: linear phase, absolute phase correct. De-emphasis: —0.1dB referred to main response. Distortion and noise: <0.1%, 10Hz-18kHz at full level.
Dimensions: 16.75" (430mm) W by 3" (76mm) H by 11.75" (300mm) D. Weight: 25 lbs.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 141615.
Price: $4250.

Optional XPS outboard power supply
Dimensions: same as CDX. Weight: 29 lbs.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 145053.
Price: $4000 (1999).

Approximate number of dealers: 30.
Manufacturer: Naim Audio Ltd., Southampton Road, Salisbury SP1 2LN, England, UK. Tel: (44) 1722-332266. Importer: Naim Audio North America, Inc., 2702 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645. Tel: (773) 338-6262. Fax: (773) 338-6202. Web: www.naim-audio.com.