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The CD5si CD Player uses an upgraded Burr Brown PCM1793 digital to analogue converter chip, which is closely related to the one used in the high-end NDX streaming player.
While the CD5si CD Player is optimized to pair with the NAIT 5si integrated amplifier for the best performance, it can also work with other compatible amplifiers.
Yes, the CD5si CD Player retains several of the best features from the CD5i, including the Naim Audio swing-out CD drawer, laser tracking, digital error correction software, and discrete analogue output electronics.
The CD5si features several improvements such as a more stable DAC clock, higher voltage power supply rails, a revised analogue filter design, and a brand new CD transport and laser optics for enhanced sound quality and reliability.
The CD5si CD Player is designed to play standard CDs and is suitable for playing the wide range of CDs available in the market, ensuring compatibility with most CD collections.
Review Summary
2024-03-15T05:28:50
CD5si first launched way back in 2012, about 12 years ago, but don't let that fool you into thinking the unit is outdated. Actually CD5si was ahead of its time. Inside the case housed a Burr-Brown Products by Texas Instrument PCM1793 DAC chip capable of 24bit, 192 khz and sampling rates up to 200khz are supported. In today's tech capabilities, this is still an advanced DAC chip at the high end. The Naim CD5si works really well in making the music come alive throughout the high, mid and low range. The sound is natural, reassuring and as close to a master production straight out of the studio as the artist intended. The puck that goes on top of the CD pulls into position by itself as you move the puck closer to the center of the CD. No efforts are needed. The remote control is really all one needs to command the player. One minor setback is the batteries that come with the unit in a sealed air-tight plastic packet. It was leaking acid. I had to replace it with my own battery.
WEN T.
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+/-0.1dB referred to main response
2.1V RMS at 1kHz
<0.007%, 10Hz - 20kHz at full level
10 kOhms (min.)
10 Ohms (max.)
DIN, RCA
10Hz - 20kHz, -0.6dB at 20Hz
Red Book
CD, CD-R
9VA (stop mode), 12VA (play mode), 16VA (peak)
100V, 115V, 230V; 50 or 60Hz
Four button matrix
Remote handset
Infra Red (RC5)
70 x 432 x 301mm (2.76 x 17.01 x 11.85")
5.9kg (13.01 lbs)
5060332103492
An Advanced CD Player
By WEN T.
CD5si first launched way back in 2012, about 12 years ago, but don't let that fool you into thinking the unit is outdated. Actually CD5si was ahead of its time. Inside the case housed a Burr-Brown Products by Texas Instrument PCM1793 DAC chip capable of 24bit, 192 khz and sampling rates up to 200khz are supported. In today's tech capabilities, this is still an advanced DAC chip at the high end. The Naim CD5si works really well in making the music come alive throughout the high, mid and low ra...
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Be captivated by the sleek and sophisticated CD5si Slim Chassis CD Player, a high-tech marvel from Naim, a brand synonymous with superior audio quality. This modern CD player, when paired with the complementary NAIT 5si integrated amplifier, redefines the standards of musical performance, making it an ideal choice for audiophiles.
Despite the surge in audio streaming and downloads, the CD5si CD player pays homage to the enduring popularity of CDs. It's designed for millions of music enthusiasts whose CD collections are the cornerstone of their cherished music libraries. This stylish machine, which supersedes the previous CD5i, offers significant performance enhancements while maintaining the functionality and straightforward usability of the classic player.
The CD5si is meticulously engineered to be the best in its class, integrating innovative technologies to deliver a thoroughly immersive musical experience. The CD5si's digital to analogue converter chip has been upgraded to a Burr Brown PCM1793, a device closely related to the one used in the high-end NDX streaming player.
This modern CD player also boasts a more stable DAC clock, higher voltage power supply rails, a revised analogue filter design, and a brand new CD transport and laser optics. These improvements are a testament to Naim's relentless pursuit of engineering reliability and sound quality, with each enhancement confirmed after extensive listening sessions.
Retaining all of its predecessor's best features and Naim Audio trademarks, the CD5si features the unique Naim Audio swing-out CD drawer, laser tracking and digital error correction software, discrete analogue output electronics, and a die-cast, non-magnetic enclosure construction. This ensures the electronics within can extract the most music possible from every CD, making the CD5si Slim Chassis CD Player a must-have for any serious music lover.