Rockster Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) Item: Naim CDS3 CD Player with dedicated Naim XPS2 Power SupplyLocation: Vic, Melbourne SouthPrice: $6500Item Condition: Truly immaculate, always kept in a dedicated music room and doted over.Reason for selling: I have moved to a full streaming solutionPayment Method: Pickup - Cash, EFT, PayPal Delivery Options: I would prefer pickup as the XPS2 especially is a heavy beast. However I can post at the buyers cost as both items have their original boxes.Extra Info: For a long time the CDS3 was Naim’s top of the range CD player and the XPS2 is its dedicated power supply. The combination is one of the best CD payers ever made.What HiFi summed up their review with “Overall, we have no doubt this is one of the best CD players money can buyâ€. You can see the full review here - http://www.whathifi.com/naim/cds3xps2/reviewThe CDS3/XPS2 combination is very analogue sounding, smooth yet detailed and dynamic. I still have not bettered the sound quality of this player even with my latest streaming components. As a two box standalone solution I think this player is very hard to beat. Both units are extremely well built, and have been 100% reliable.The serial number of the CDS3 is 202xxx and it dates from 2004, it has both RCA’s and DIN outputs and plays all CD’s, HDCD’s, and CDR ‘s.The XPS is the later version that comes with the better sounding black Burndy cable. Its serial number is 279xxx and it dates from 2009. It doesn’t have the latest Discrete Regulator (DR) fitted but it can be upgraded if required.Both items come complete with all their original boxes, packing, accessories, transit screws, remote, instructions leads etc. etc. plus I will also supply a couple of spare brand new pucks for the CDS3.I am genuinely sad to be parting with this player and I sure I’ll regret it like I do selling my vinyl. However with the money I’ve spent setting up my music server needs must Please let me know if you need any more informationPictures: Edited March 1, 2016 by Rockster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollylegs Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I have this combo in my system and it's fantastic. Some lucky buyers going to be very happy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKay Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) Sensational player. There is some great buying for cd players at the moment and this one will be hard to beat SQ wise. GLWTS. @@Eggmeister perhaps a partial return to naim? Edited March 1, 2016 by Nap250 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itfat Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I have one of these. Even though I don't use it, I dare not sell it. It is one of the best cd players out there. Try to keep it if you can. Not many out there for sale. Good luck with the sale. Very cheap. New XPSII will set you back over $7K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 322 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) @@Nap250 If I still had my naim gear, this would have been a no brainer. Good luck with the sale @@Rockster Edited March 2, 2016 by 322 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loo Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I recently upgraded to CDS3 from CDS2 and wish I can keep both. They are both fantastic CD players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 @ caddisgeek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolster Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 This item has been relisted, withdrawn from sale or sold elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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