Designed well, a product should have many years of useful life. The original Naim Audio CDX debuted in 1999, and the revised CDX2 shares plenty of design DNA with its predecessor.
Its radial arc disc tray is classic Naim Audio. It is different from the motorised assemblies used by other players, but undoubtedly better, with superior isolation and resistance to resonance. In its latest incarnation, the CDX2 has incorporated some useful new enhancements, including a switchable digital output and extra low-noise clock regulation. After all, being able to do something well shouldn’t stop you from trying to do it better. Integrity and stability of the signals read by the laser were prime design considerations for the CDX2's development. A suspended transport and low mass magnetic clamping system ensure that the disc spins accurately and silently, unhindered by mechanical resonance.
The mass of the custom-made glass reinforced front-loading drawer mechanism has been carefully calculated to optimise rigidity and isolation. Additionally, the internal shielding has been improved bringing about further upgraded performance and lower noise. Paths between critical components are as short as possible to preserve delicate signals and each stage of the circuitry is powered by a separate regulated supply. The CDX2 has a fully double-regulated power supply with 20 low-noise, regulated power supplies on the main circuit board, plus a separate supply on the servo control board and another on the display board.
The CDX2 is easily upgradable via the ultra low noise power supply to provide a substantial improvement in sound quality. All main control functions are handled by a microprocessor running Naim Audio-written software. Every aspect of the servo controller/decoder functionality is under software control: Naim Audio-written codes allow maximised performance in all areas.
For example, the transport parameters are optimised for each disc as it is loaded. Audio Outputs Attribute Value Analogue DIN, RCA Line Outputs Fixed (level) 2.1V RMS at 1kHz Output Impedance 10Ω (max.) Load Impedance 10kΩ (min.) Frequency Response 10Hz – 20kHz, +0.1/-0.5dB THD + N.
Value Ian wouldnt hesitate to call any of the Naim components he heard 'a price-point leader.' Would you like to see Britannia rule again? As the century draws to a close, it is probably fair to say that the past 50 years have not been kind to the once-mighty British Empire. England no longer possesses the worlds mightiest naval armada, and its expansive Commonwealth has dwindled down to a small group of islands. The loss of Hong Kong combined with the emergence of the EEC could have been the last nails in Britain's coffin, but the stiff, resilient Brits have rebounded with a vengeance in the past four years.
Quite frankly, 'its hip to be Brit again.' (Sorry, but this Spice Girl wannabe just had to throw that in; now, would somebody please pass me some tea and strumpets?) Things are going so well in Britain at the moment that even the Queen Mother is dating again. A part of this renaissance has been the growth of electronic hardware, software, and communication companies throughout the British Isles, including a very strong group of high-end audio companies. Notwithstanding the recent financial difficulties of a number of British speaker manufacturers, music lovers in the United Kingdom are spoiled by a plethora of high-end audio products at every price range. We should only be so lucky on these shores!
One thing that I have always admired about the British is that they insist on doing things their way (even if it has made them less than popular in parts of the world). Already in its third decade of operation, Naim Audio is at the forefront of the British hi-fi wave and clearly a group of people who believe that their musical-sounding green boxes are the pride of the Commonwealth. In contrast to the North American audio mentality that has always professed 'bigger is better,' Naims equipment is very much like the little engine that could.
But dont let the slim-line design of the Nait 3, CD3.5, and NAT 03 fool you; these three entry-level components can compete with the best that the audio industry has to offer and at price points that most of us can afford. Synergy Have you ever listened to a highly touted piece of equipment in a dealers showroom, purchased it, and then taken it home only to discover that within the context of your own system it sounds horrible? Im guilty of this error, and based on the amount of used high-end gear for sale on eBay and in the audio classifieds, I know that I am not alone. Over the years, Ive had the chance to listen to a lot of Naim gear (both in stores and peoples homes), and I must admit that I find a great deal of merit in the Naim philosophy as far as system synergy is concerned. Naim dealers will almost always demonstrate a piece of Naim gear within the context of an all-Naim system (including the infamous five-pin DIN-terminated cables), and quite frankly, I applaud them for it.
System synergy is very important, folks. In fact, I think that when selecting components (regardless of cost) for a system, you should try to keep mixing 'n' matching to a minimum. I'm willing to bet that in most cases this will save you time, money, and grief; and you will get the sound that you want. Another reason why I really like the Naim philosophy, is that you can take almost any component and upgrade it to another level of performance through a series of external power supplies (Flat-Cap, Hi-Cap, Super-Cap). Naim supplied me with a single Flat-Cap power supply, which I ended up using with the CD3.5, and the results proved to be rather interesting. Those funny looking green boxes Unpacking all four components proved to be a painless exercise, and what came in the box along with each component was a shock to even a well-seasoned (I'm a Texas dry-rub kinda guy) audiophile like myself.
Brace yourself, ladies and gents. Each of the four components came with a fixed power cord (those interested in Naim's more expensive equipment should be thrilled to death to discover that they have removable power cords), a well-written manual, and a Naim interconnect terminated with the dreaded five-pin DIN connector. The manual clearly explains the operation of the specific component, but also how it can be upgraded through the use of one of the aforementioned power supplies. The diagrams are HUGE, and even a complete technophobe like my Mother could connect this system properly.
All components are the same size: 17'W x 12'D x 2'H. The Nait 3 The Nait 3 integrated amp is actually derived from the entry-level NAC 92 preamplifier and 30Wpc NAP 90/3 power amplifier. The slim-line cabinet, which is made out of rather substantial sheets of aluminum, is quite heavy, and it inspired confidence right away.
The grayish-green finish that has always been Naim's trademark looks very stylish in my opinion, and I was more than impressed with the overall level of fit and finish. It's almost impossible to mistake Naim gear for anything else, and I like the fact that the equipment has some personality. An illuminated Naim logo lets you know that the component is turned on.
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The Nait 3 (also available as the Nait 3R remote version) has five line-level inputs labeled aux, CD, tuner, tape, and VCR. The first input (aux) is a pair of gold-plated RCAs, which can serve two functions. If you decide to use a non-Naim CD player with the Nait 3, use this input.
If you want to use a turntable with the Nait 3, your options are rather numerous. Naim offers four plug-in boards (one moving magnet and three moving coil) that can be fitted into the aux slot. A grounding post sits conveniently nearby.
The remaining four inputs use Naim's five-pin locking DIN connectors. The sockets for tape and VCR carry record outputs as well (on pins 1 and 4). On the rear panel, Naim also includes covered sockets that can be uncovered and used to connect the Nait 3 to an external power supply and to a separate power amplifier should you decide to use the Nait 3 as a preamp sometime down the road. The front panel has an array of seven small touch-buttons for input selection, tape monitor, and the mute function. Each of the buttons is illuminated with a green LED when activated. Two large rubber-edged plastic knobs act as the volume and balance controls.
An on/off toggle switch is located on the rear panel adjacent to the chassis-mounted fuse. The loudspeaker outputs are two pairs of shielded 4mm sockets spaced 3/4' apart to suit Naim's twin-pin right-angled plugs. Naim supplied me with a 15 pair of their NACA 5 speaker cables, and I found them to be an exercise in frustration. The cable itself is not the problem. The connectors, on the other hand, drove me crazy, and I was forced to push the Nait 3 as far back into my equipment rack as space would permit in order to plug in the connectors securely. The Nait's sockets will not accept spades, so forget about using third-party cables with that type of termination.
My van den Hul Revolution speaker cables are terminated with expanding bananas, and I ended up using them for part of the review process. Internally, the Nait 3 is beautifully laid out. A rather substantial toroidal mains transformer sits at the front right, with the composite power supply and power-amp PCB situated right behind it. A second, double-sided PCB (preamp section) occupies most of the remaining floor space. Signal switching and muting are handled by encapsulated relays mounted behind the socket array. The volume pot is from Alps, the balance pot from Soundwell, and the 10,000uF power supply reservoir caps come from Aerovox. Overall, the construction and fit 'n' finish of the Nait 3 are exceptional.
Great care is obviously taken at the factory to ensure that the finished product is flawless out of the box. Flat-Cap external power supply. Naim Flat-Cap power supply The Flat-Cap is Naim's entry-level power supply and was designed to work with the Nait 3, CD3.5, and NAC 92 preamplifier.
I removed the cover and discovered that most of the case is empty. Before you go running from the room, remember that Naim uses the same chassis for all of its entry-level equipment, and that you couldn't stack another component on top of the Flat-Cap if it were a different size.
Inside, I found a rather large toroidal transformer along with rectifiers, capacitors and regulators. There is no monkey business going on here. The function of the external power supply in this case is to power the analog output stages of the CD3.5.
The Flat-Cap connects to the CD3.5 after first pulling off a shorting plug from the rear of the player, and then wiring together the two boxes via an umbilical cord terminated with the DIN connectors. The umbilical is long enough that you can place each component on a different shelf without running out of cable. I experimented with both pieces resting on top of one another and separated by a few feet. If there was a difference, it was not substantial enough to notice.
Besides, I like how the two components looked stacked together. NAT 03 FM tuner. Naim NAT 03 FM tuner Until DAB becomes a household word and the quality (based on the unit I heard) improves dramatically, I'm not giving up on radio. My family has been in the radio business for more than 25 years, and I still enjoy listening to a good station late at night when most of the world has gone to sleep. If you know how to set up a tuner properly, it can sound pretty amazing, even in a lousy market like Toronto. If you are looking for a tuner that will allow you to locate weak signals, look someplace other than the NAT 03. If you are looking for a tuner that will allow you to flip constantly between wide and narrow bands, look someplace else.
If you are looking for a tuner that has a memory function, look someplace else. If you are looking for a tuner that can lock down on a good signal like a vise grip, keep out overlapping signals, and sound phenomenal, then the NAT 03 is for you. The NAT 03 has one dial and an on/off switch on the rear panel. As you lock in a strong signal, the brightness of the display intensifies, and a stereo LED illuminates. The rear panel has a five-pin DIN output and a 75-ohm connection that you must use to connect the tuner to an antenna. That's all there is folks!
CD3.5 Of the four pieces, it was the CD3.5 that I wanted to review the most. The CD3.5 uses a modified version of Philips' linear-tracking CDM12 mechanism, SAA7376 decoder, and TDA1305 converter. The DAC chip is a nominal 18-bit hybrid converter that uses a combination of bitstream and multibit technology. Naim uses the chip because of its low-level linearity and low overall distortion. Like the other three pieces in the series, the CD3.5 has a very large toroidal mains transformer situated in the right front corner which feeds a pair of 10,000uF reservoir capacitors, which in turn supply no less than 11 local IC voltage regulators.
This is not a good CD player to leave lying around the swimming pool unsupervised (my safety tip for the summer). Most of the circuit can be found on a double-sided PCB that runs along the width of the cabinet at the very back. A second sub-board mounted behind the fascia is responsible for the control buttons and the LED display. The rear panel has an on/off switch, five-pin DIN output, DIN input for the external power supply, and, of course, no digital output. Naim has never included a digital output with any of its CD players and they sure didn't break with tradition this time around. The swing-out disc tray is just about the coolest thing in all of high-end audio, and I love how smoothly the it operates.
Naim supplies a small magnetic disc clamp that must be used or the CD player will not operate. The supplied remote is easy to use, and it does just about everything but make Scary Spice appear in a leopard-pattern bikini.
Hey, you can't fault me for dreaming! From an operational standpoint, the CD3.5 starts and stops faster than any other CD player that Ive tried, and it was very easy to move in between tracks. If I have any criticism, it is that you can't go from the last track to the first just by hitting the fast-forward button. The CD3.5 proved to be a very good tracker, managing to play through some badly scratched discs without too many pops or ticks. The hills are alive with the sound of music To put the system through the ringer, I decided to leave it connected to the Meadowlark Kestrels and not turn it off for three months (totally serious about this). When I would leave for work in the morning, I left the tuner on CJRT 91.1 and turned the volume down. (Hey, who said I wasn't considerate of others!) I'm pleased to report that the system never burped, farted, or flaked out on me even once.
Reliability should not be an issue with any of these pieces. While reviewing the all-Naim system, I made my notes regarding the sound of the system based on the overall sound of the entire system. We would all be using walkers by the time I finished detailing the specific sound of each component with each recording that I used. Associated Equipment Loudspeakers Meadowlark Kestrel and Hot Rod Shearwater.
Amplifiers Blue Circle BC6, Audio Analogue Puccini SE. Preamplifier Copland CTA-301 MK II RC. Analog Audiomeca Romance turntable, Benz-Micro H2O cartridge, Blue Circle BC23 phono stage, Wilson Benesch ACT.5 tonearm. Digital Copland CDA-288K, Panasonic DVD-A310 DVD player, Rega Planet. Interconnects Cardas Neutral Reference, van den Hul The First and The Second. Speaker cables Cardas Cross, van den Hul Revolution. Power cords Blue Circle BC61 and BC62, Cardas Hexlink.
Accessories Black Diamond Racing Cones, Chang ISO 6400 and ISO 3200 line filters, Magnum Dynalab Silver ribbon antenna, Vibrapods, petrified Krispy Kreme doughnuts placed on top of each speaker with the bite marks rotated to 2 o'clock. The first recording that I popped into the CD3.5 was the supremely cool John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman Mobile Fidelity UDCD 740.
Johnny Hartman has one of those rare voices that could bring even Bill Goldberg to tears, and I was most impressed with the system's ability to breath life into a performance. The treble was a tad crisp-sounding at first, but nothing that would send anyone running for a bottle of Advil. The Naim gear clearly adds some energy to the midrange, and I would be lying through my teeth if I said that it was either neutral or romantic.
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Quite honestly, there were moments where the music just sounded real. There wasn't a lot of soundstage depth or width, but the gestalt factor was incredibly high. Editor Marc Mickelson has been touting Tom Russell's The Man From God Knows Where HighTone HCD8099 for close to three months, and I finally decided to yank out the old credit card and order it from Amazon.
Marc may know nothing about booking hotel rooms (see our HI-FI 99 report from Chicago), but he knows great music when he hears it. Not only is this one of best albums that I have purchased in many months, but it sounds great as well. The Naim gear is the best that I've heard in terms of pace or boogie, and its ability to make listening to music an invigorating experience is second to none.
The system as a whole does make everything sound more immediate and even louder (midrange energy), but not to the point where listening fatigue becomes a problem. In fact, I found myself fully immersed in music that I might otherwise find uninteresting. Shifting gears, I had to listen to Tori Amos and see how the Naim gear handled the female voice. Under the Pink East/West CD 82567 got under my skin a long time ago, and I was really interested to see how it would sound in an all-Naim system. While not as seductive-sounding as the Art Audio Diavolo, the Nait 3 equated itself quite well. Tori sounded front and center, but the sound didn't have that degree of midrange sweetness and detail that makes the Diavolo such a great amplifier. The price difference between the two amplifiers is more than $4000, and I don't have a problem saying that the Diavolo is dramatically better overall and worth the additional expense.
With the Kestrel, the Diavolo is the best tube amp that I have ever tried. The Nait 3 is a great partner for the little Meadowlarks and probably the best choice for people looking to build an affordable system around this speaker. One area where I found the Naim system a little weak was in the bass. Its bass is very tight and quick, but it definitely comes across as being a tad lean or even anemic on some recordings. The opening to the song 'One' from And Justice For All Elektra CD 60812 had more than enough pace, but the bass drum seemed to lack authority. Green Day's Nimrod Reprise CDW 46794 has a lot of low-end energy, and it suffered a similar fate.
Mike Dirnt's bass playing never lagged behind, but it didn't exactly hit me in the gut either. The sound quality of the NAT 03 FM tuner absolutely floored me. Using a very average antenna in a neighborhood surrounded by tall buildings, I found that classical and jazz stations became my primary source of late-night music throughout the review process, and I stayed up some nights until two or three in the morning because the fun I was having was enormous. Naim recommends using large multi-element outdoor antennas with the NAT 03, but I don't know how practical this is going to be for people living in apartments or condos. I'm currently experimenting with some smaller outdoor antennas, and I'll post a follow-up later if theres anything worthwhile to report. Some of you are probably wondering, 'When the hell is he going to mention the Flat-Cap?'
I did use the CD3.5 without the Flat-Cap for more than a month, and I still think that it is a great CD player without the external power supply. If I had to compare the CD3.5 (sans Flat-Cap) to my Copland CDA288K, I would have to rate it a dead heat. The Naim has better pace and handles dynamic shifts in the music better, whereas the Copland has a cleaner, more detailed midrange and it does a better job of reproducing space.
When I use the CD3.5 with the Flat-Cap, it jumps all over the Copland and leaves it lying wounded in a dark alley. The midrange certainly becomes more transparent, and I could really hear more detail and subtleties in the recordings. The Flat-Cap is a worthwhile upgrade to the CD player, and its price is not so outrageous that it is unaffordable. So that's why Tony Blair is always smiling The competition in the sub-$2000 category has become incredibly fierce of late, and a component really has to be something special to deserve a solid recommendation. On their own, each component in the Naim slim-line series is way above the norm from a performance/cost perspective, and I would not hesitate to call any of them a price-point leader.
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I want to single out the CD3.5 and the Nait 3 because they really do take the entry-level bar and throw it away with a fair degree of attitude. If you are interested in assembling an all-Naim system, the CD player and integrated amp are the perfect place to start. The NAT 03 FM tuner is the best sub-$2000 tuner that I have ever tried, and I've yet to try it in a good market with a strong outdoor antenna. The Flat-Cap will make a substantial difference to the sound of the CD player, and I suspect that it works well with the Nait 3 as well. God save the Queen!Ian White.
. W O R L D C L A S S H I F I O W N E R S M A N U A L I S S U E 2 CD Players: CDS3, CDX2, CD5. 4 Warnings 1 Equipment Installation 5 Connection Normally your Naim equipment will have been installed by the dealer who sold it to you 5.1 mains lead even if you live outside their immediate vicinity.
Your dealer is responsible for making 5.2 mains plugs. Street fighter 4 free download. In most territories a dealer must be prepared to take back improve system performance.
Any Naim equipment he has sold you if he cannot make it Do not wire voltage dependent resistors or noise work to your satisfaction in your own home. A problem may suppressors into mains plugs. Should the plug fuse carrier be damaged or lost, the invalidate your guarantee. Correct replacement must be obtained from your dealer, or from Naim Audio direct.
Do not use the plug until the fuse carrier is replaced. 5.4 plug fuses Replace only with ASTA or BS 1362 approved fuses.
The transit screw locations are illustrated in Section 8.1. The transit screws must not be used in any other Naim product. Do not invert the player once the transit screws are removed. CDS3 6.4 player display and indicators 6.6 player maintenance The alphanumeric display indicates track and index numbers, It is important for reliable operation of the CDS3 to ensure time in minutes and seconds, or various system messages that the surfaces of the transport platter and the underside (Error, Track programming info, etc).
CDS3 7.1 CDS3 Rear optional RC5 input XPS power supply connection socket alternative to preamplifier RCA phono RS232 data port output sockets Note CDS3 Output The RC5 input fitted to the CDS3 is intended to accept external control signals for multi-room applications. Contact your dealer for further information on its use. CDS3 Operation 8.1 Transit Screws Remove the four underside transit screws (keep safe). Always replace them before moving or shipping the player. Do not invert the player for this operation or once the transit screws are removed. Remove the two cd transport transit screws (keep safe). CDS3 Operation 8.2 CD Loading Place the compact disc on the platter.
Make sure it is seated properly. Place the puck centrally on the compact disc and close the lid. Do not stand the player directly on top of another item of Naim Audio equipment. Care should be taken to ensure that the player is level. A transit screw on the underside of the CDX2 case should be removed before use and must be replaced if the unit is to be re-packed and shipped. CDX2 9.5 output Socket Selection 9.7 player maintenance A pair of phono output sockets are fitted at the rear of the It is important for reliable operation of the CDX2 to ensure CDX2 to provide an alternative to the preferred DIN socket. That the surfaces of the transport platter and the underside Proceed as follows to select the phono sockets.
CDX2 10.1 CDX2 Rear power mains optional RC5 input link plug fitted alternative to preamplifier input RCA phono RS232 data port output sockets Note CDX2 Output The RC5 input fitted to the CDX2 is intended to accept external control signals for multi-room applications. Contact your dealer for further information on its use. CD5 case should be removed before use and must be replaced if the unit is to be re-packed and shipped. These transit screws must not be used in any other Naim product. The transit screw locations are illustrated in Diagram 13.1. 11.1 disc loading 11.4 player display and indicators.
12.1 CD5 Rear link plug fitted to preamplifier power mains input RC5 input CD5 Output Note The RC5 input fitted to the CD5 is intended to accept external control signals for multi-room applications. Contact your dealer for further ch 2 information on its use. CDX2/CD5 Operation 13.1 Transit Screw Remove and retain the transit screw(s). One on the CDX2, two on the CD5. Always replace the screws before transit or shipping. 13.2 CD Loading Open the drawer. CDX2/CD5 Operation Place the compact disc on the platter.
Make sure it is seated properly. Place the puck on the compact disc. Close the drawer. CD Puck Identification 14.1 Puck 3 14.2 Puck 4 Naim Part No: Naim Part No: CD Transport Compatibility: VAM1205 CD Transport Compatibility: VAM1250 CD Player Compatibility: CDS2, CDX, CD5 CD Player Compatibility: CDS3, CDX2 Recessed pins Extended pins. Flash Handset 15.1 Introduction PRE (preamplifier mode) Flash is factory pre-programmed to operate any Naim Page 1 of 2 preamplifier or cd player, the NAT 05 tuner and AV2 source + Selects the next input source.
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Audio-visual processor. Additional Naim sources may be source - Selects the previous input source.
Flash Handset 15.3 cd track programming TUN (tuner mode) Page 1 of 1 mode the prog key (display Page Two) enables Depending on the operational mode selected, specific CD tracks and their play order to be programmed. Adjusts the tuning frequency upwards To program a play order select a track number from the (frequency mode), searches for stations up.
Naim amplifiers have control of balance Narcom 3 is a multi-functional remote control handset available only from the remote handset. On designed to be used with Naim Audio CD players, these products the balance will automatically integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers and preset tuners. Narcom 3 Handset 16.4 soft keys These keys operate functions depending on the System Component Key setting. Numeric keypad: In preamp mode the numeric keys will switch between the preamplifier inputs. In cd mode the numeric keys will select tracks.
In tuner mode the numeric keys will select tuner presets or tuner frequency. Declaration of conformity to appropriate standards Manufacturer Naim Audio Limited, Southampton Road, Salisbury, England, SP1 2LN Products CDS3, CDX2, XPS, CD5 Safety HD 195-S6 EN 60 065 Emissions Tested to: EN 55013 - Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment. OWMCD 12-001-0041 Naim Audio Limited, Southampton Road, Salisbury, England SP1 2LN Telephone: +44 (0) 1722 332266 Fax: +44 (0) 1722 412034 www.naim-audio.com Drawing No.
. 4234 Answers SOURCE: This noise can be casued by two things: 1) The tray is not completely in the loaded position and the 'clamper' is rubbing. Replace the loading belt and the loading sequence will complete and the noise should stop. 2) The 'CD table' that is part of the spindle motor assembly has slipped a bit.
This will make the CD/DVD ride too low and strike the lower tray support. This will require that the table be 're-aligned' to the proper height which may not be possible on your model without special measurement equipment. The height is critical to proper operation of the unit. Try replacing the load belt first and report your results.
Thanks, Dan Posted on May 30, 2009. Hello If it does not play the cleaner disc, just inspect whether the disc inserted in spins inside it. You can check this by open the upper cover of the player, and inserting a disc into it. If inserted disc spins inside, and the player won't read it, the fault is with its laser pickup unit, and it should be replaced with same type and number. If the disc dos not spins, the fault is with the sled motor the motor that spins the inserted disc, has damaged, and should be replaced. Dec 25, 2011.
Naim Service and Accessories Price List Effective September 2017 Our servicing is renowned for being very detailed and precise, and has evolved to an exceptional level.ALL serviced items are fully evaluated for functionality and performance by listening to them with a variety of music. Our Service Manager and Co-Founder Chris West applies his 37 years of listening experience (everything from vintage Naim systems to the current Naim ranges) with Naim based systems in home environment listening rooms. We carry out these tests concurrent with the final refinements of the equipment (e.g. Wire loom dressing) – followed by a final listening test with the equipment re-cased.
Whether it's a thirty plus year old vintage Naim system, more recent equipment from the legacy ranges, or current Naim equipment that we’ve restored, we believe our extensive care and testing has ensured we maintain 100% customer satisfaction! We use factory fresh parts, assemblies, and upgrade kits, and we stock a wide variety of items ready to deal with our expectations for the equipment we service. In addition our range of Ultimate Upgrades for legacy kit (Chrome Bumper and Olive era) provide further improvements extending the already very good restored performance level. We specialize in full restoration of Naim equipment. Our rebuild prices include many adjustments and operations to optimize performance, longevity, and appearance and we are intent on getting you the best possible sound from your system.
AV Options has over $50,000 invested in the same precision test equipment and tools Naim utilizes at the factory in England Our process: On the bench we thoroughly clean the equipment inside and out. Externally, we scrub cases clean and deal with blemishes by using the appropriate touch up paints. Internally, when the old parts and boards have been removed – dirt, old thermal heatsink compound and dust are scrubbed or blown away. Knobs are removed cleaned and reset. Fascias are cleaned and detailed and returned to their full lustre. If not being replaced, rear panel DIN sockets and RCA jacks are cleaned and detailed.
Uniquely, we have a rare cache of original Naim fascias and rear labels in 'as new' condition that we are retaining for equipment sent to us for restoration. When circuit boards are stripped of parts to be replaced, they are cleaned of any accumulated dirt before they are rebuilt. Wiring terminal pins are cleared of old solder and fully cleaned using solder flux solvents. This prepares them for a high quality soldered wire joint during reassembly. The same solvent is used to clean the solder side of the board after the new parts are fitted to avoid long term corrosive effects on board plating and solder joints.
To prevent noise and signal losses we use our own techniques to carefully clean, polish, and remove residues during restoration of internal parts that are unobtainable e.g. ALPS select switches in 72 & 32 preamps that can only be cleaned by complete removal and disassembly. Gold plated board mounting pins are also cleaned (and left residue free). We check the mechanical integrity of the chassis, to ensure loosened parts are attended to. Where appropriate a precision torque driver tool is used to ensure tightness settings are correct e.g.
Mounting bolts on voltage regulators and output transistors (which are also an electrical connection that would be prone to noise and losses if not attended too). Mounting bolts for circuit boards which are important from the aspect of minimizing microphony noise in the circuitry are also torqued to factory spec.
After rebuild, recap or repair, every component undergoes rigorous testing, electronic set-up and adjustment, with the aid of precision test gear. This includes gain matching between channels, and stabilization of power amps for minimum distortion and best performance. We burn equipment in for a minimum of 3 days before the final listening test. A signed AV Options certificate of Test & Calibration will be included with every component repaired or serviced at our facilities. This easily authenticates your investment in our premium grade maintenance services for future owners, and supports the re-sale value of your valuable equipment. We appreciate that there is a pride of ownership in Naim equipment that is second to none. Hundreds of Naim owners have already invested in AV Options servicing with great results and reliability!.
So we encourage you to take advantage of the following performance enhancing services and accessories for your Naim system. Please note: AV Options services are available only for US customers at this time.
AC products are available to customers in the USA & Canada:. Prices are subject to change. Pricing does not include return shipment charges.
TESTING AND VOLTAGE CONVERSIONS We can thoroughly bench test and check most Naim equipment starting from $245 per chassis. This includes all appropriate adjustments and listening tests—please for a quote. Equipment Testing (including certification of operation within specifications) price Naim equipment - full bench test (including verification of your equipment’s operation within factory specifications), adjustments, inspection, and assessment through listening - Per Chassis. Please for a quote on any items you need checked out. NAIM SERIAL NUMBERS BY YEAR Serial Number Year of Manufacture 000016 - 0 - 1982 006944 - 0 011999 - 0 019753 - 0 026690 - 0 032000 - 0 041485 - 0 049946 - 0 060868 - 0 069925 - 0 076368 - 0 083273 - 0 093740 - 1 105144 - 1 117212 - 1 128627 - 1 139323 - 1 150455 - 1 161171 - 1 170623 - 1 180715 - 1 191710 - 2 201344 - 2 213181 - 2 227531 - 2 241341 - 2 252991 - 2 269941 - 2 285379 - 3 304156 - 3 322135 - 3 339632 - 3 363708 - 3 383863 - 3 399808+ 2016 - Present Recommended Service Intervals: A re-cap or rebuild service is normally advisable every 7 to 10 years, depending on usage.
For one (1) year beyond the service invoice date: We’ll replace parts we have fitted for the billed repair or service that fail under normal use. There will be no charge for labor to replace parts covered by this warranty. The cost of shipping us the item for a warranty repair is not covered, but we will pay for the cost of returning the item to you.Normal use: We reserve the right to void our guarantee if we find modifications, or if the equipment has been used outside the limitations specified by Naim Audio or AV Options LLC.
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