The Naim is no looker, but its dependability, reliability and sweet, powerful sound make the NAC122x a great choice
The CD5i gets a lick of paint in the shape of the MkII (actually called the CD5 'i' with an italic slant), getting even more refinement and dynamics
Top quality English preamp, sounds fantastic, and the build quality is as solid as ever
Highly sophisticated sound with bags of power and finesse, combined with top-quality build and minimalist styling
An undoubtedly high-end player, but this is the best money can buy – a sonic performance that almost exists on a different level