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You are bidding on a Naim CDS3 CD player with its XPS2 power supply. I am selling the unit as I have recently upgraded. The CDS3 head unit was purchased new in March 2007 and has serial number 235100. The XPS2 power supply (serial number 220177) was purchased new in April of 2006.
The CDS3 offers a quality of CD replay that is bettered only by the CD555 and was the top of the range Naim CD player as recently as 2006, when the CD555 was introduced. It has an exceptionally fluid and analogue-like sound that makes virtually all other CD players that I have heard (except the CD555) sound mechanical by comparison. The music is presented with the flowing and organic quality that has become characteristic of Naim products over the years. The following excerpt from a What Hi-Fi? review describes its qualities perfectly (the review can be found by going to http://whathifi.com/Review/Naim-CDS3XPS2/ ):
"Great timing is a rare quality with CD players. There are a few designs that are acceptable in this respect, but when you hear the CDS3/XPS2 in full flow, the results are on another level. Music makes more sense, and emotional content comes through quite unmolested.
Any CD player in this class has to be able to deliver top-class resolution and attack, combined with a massive dose of finesse, and the Naim doesn’t disappoint. It’s as good – if not better – in these areas than just about anything else we’ve heard.
Overall, we have no doubt this is one of the best CD players money can buy. There are products that cost many times more (honestly) that would have trouble bettering this performance. Pricey it might be, but the CDS3/XPS2 combo is a rare talent."
The CDS3 offers a choice between DIN (preferred by Naim) and RCA phono outputs and so can be used with other brands of equipment. It also supports the playback of HDCD encoded discs.
The unit has been lightly used (as I also use a turntable) in a pet and smoke free home. As a result, it is in excellent unmarked condition and works flawlessly. Naim equipment is renowned for its durability and reliability. This player will give many years of enjoyment to any music lover who wishes to get the best out of his or her CD collection.
The player may be used outside the US and Canada. However, depending on the local mains voltage, this may require a voltage conversion (110->220), which can be carried out at a moderate cost by an authorized Naim dealer.
The originally supplied puck, remote control, power cord, manual, Naim DIN->DIN interconnect and Burndy will be included with the player as well as the original packaging. The unit will be double boxed for extra protection. Buyer pays shipping.
Thanks for looking!
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