{"product_id":"new-product-template-oct-25-make-a-copy-copy-copy-copy-17","title":"NAIM NA-CDS3 CD PLAYER","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\"\u003eManufactured circa 2002 (service history included)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"5\"\u003eThis item is in very good \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hificonsultants.co.uk\/pages\/the-hfc-grading-scale\"\u003econdition (8\/10)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"5\"\u003eIncludes original packaging, remote control, manual, Burndy cable \u0026amp; 5-5 snaic cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 199141\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal retail price: £5,750\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-h-0 grow flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNaim CDS3\u003c\/strong\u003e was Naim’s flagship CD player and remains one of the company’s most highly regarded digital source components. Designed for uncompromising Red Book CD replay, it uses Naim’s distinctive \u003cstrong\u003etop-loading transport\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the disc secured by a magnetic puck, and places the transport and digital-to-analogue conversion circuitry together to preserve signal timing and integrity.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CDS3 was designed for use with an external Naim power supply, most notably the \u003cstrong\u003eXPS2\u003c\/strong\u003e, separating the power-supply circuitry from the sensitive audio electronics. This two-box approach, combined with Naim’s emphasis on mechanical isolation, low electrical noise and accurate timing, helped establish the CDS3 as a reference-level player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts reputation centres on an exceptionally \u003cstrong\u003emusical, dynamic and involving presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining fine detail and refinement with the rhythmic drive for which Naim is renowned. Even many years after its introduction, the CDS3 remains a highly desirable choice for enthusiasts with serious CD collections. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/strong\u003e awarded the \u003cstrong\u003eNaim CDS3\/XPS2 five stars\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising its exceptional detail, dynamics, refinement and timing. The review found that music possessed an unusually convincing sense of flow and emotional communication, ultimately describing the combination as \u003cstrong\u003eone of the world’s great CD players\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its retrospective selection of the \u003cstrong\u003ebest British CD players of all time\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/strong\u003e again singled out the CDS3\/XPS2, noting that it served in the publication’s reference hi-fi system for much of a decade. Its sound was remembered for its \u003cstrong\u003efinesse, superb timing and attack\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the publication describing its performance when fully warmed up as being on another level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Georgia\" size=\"5\"\u003ePlease note: International shipping is available for this item. If you are interested in purchasing this item, we ask you to contact us at info@hificonsultants.co.uk with your address details prior to checkout. We will then supply you with a quote to cover the shipping costs and any associated fees for delivery to your chosen location. 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