Chorlton Analogue

Naim NACD 3-5 CD Player Audiophile HiFi Separate Classic Naim Sound

Regular price £315.00

Naim NACD 3-5 in good working order and good cosmetic condition. Supplied with a Naim puck and transit bolt for safe shipment. No remote control is included.

The Naim NACD 3-5 is a superbly engineered CD player from one of Britain’s most respected high-end hi-fi manufacturers. Built with Naim’s trademark focus on timing, rhythm and musical engagement, this player delivers a detailed yet natural presentation that makes long listening sessions a pleasure.

Designed as part of Naim’s classic separates range, the NACD 3-5 combines solid construction, carefully selected internal components and a high-quality digital-to-analogue conversion stage to extract maximum performance from your CD collection.


Key Features

  • High-precision CD transport mechanism

  • Naim custom digital-to-analogue conversion stage

  • Audiophile-grade internal components

  • Low-noise power supply design

  • Analogue RCA output

  • Digital output for use with external DAC

  • Solid, vibration-resistant chassis construction

  • Classic Naim minimalist fascia design


Technical Specifications

  • Disc Compatibility: Red Book Standard Audio CDs

  • Analogue Outputs: RCA stereo

  • Digital Output: S/PDIF

  • Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz

  • Output Level: Approx. 2V RMS

  • Power Supply: Internal linear power supply

  • Finish: Classic Naim black

  • Made in the UK

Sound Performance & Reviews

The NACD 3-5 is widely praised for its rhythmic drive, clarity and musical cohesion. Like many Naim components, it excels at delivering pace, timing and dynamic expression, making vocals sound natural and instruments well separated within the soundstage.

Listeners often highlight:

  • Tight, controlled bass

  • Open and articulate midrange

  • Smooth, non-fatiguing treble

  • Excellent detail retrieval

  • Strong stereo imaging

It is particularly well suited to pairing with Naim amplification but performs equally well within other quality hi-fi systems.


A fantastic opportunity to own a well-regarded Naim CD player that represents true British high-end audio engineering.





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