Naim Unitilite vs Cyrus 6XP + CD6SE2

[ErwinC]

What would be the best setup for my Q Acoustics Concept 20 speakers: the Cyrus 6XP i already have + Cyrus CD6SE2 or a Naim Unitilite? I am not planning on streaming music, so the quality of the CD player is the most important part for me.

 

[stevebrock]

The main forte of the Unitilite is the streaming ability so why you have considered it I dont know?

The Cyrus CD6 would be logical, but also look at Naims entry level CD player or the upcoming Rega Saturn R CDP

 

[ErwinC]

The main forte of the Unitilite is the streaming ability so why you have considered it I dont know?

My main goal is to reduce the number of boxes as much as possible but still keep sufficient quality. The Unitilite seemed a good solution.

 

[kmlav]

I'm with Steve on this one, streaming is so easy and convenient as well as sounding great (IMHO better than cd's). But if you have your heart set on cd the cd6se2 plus your 6xp will be as good as you will get for the cash.

 

[stevebrock]

The unitilite is a very good sloution if you just want one box!

Personally if I was starting from scratch I would go for a Super Uniti, Phono & TT

 

[audioaddict]

yeah good call steve

 

[plastic penguin]

The main forte of the Unitilite is the streaming ability so why you have considered it I dont know?

The Cyrus CD6 would be logical, but also look at Naims entry level CD player or the upcoming Rega Saturn R CDP

Yup - deffo Naim CD5si or CD5i-2.

 

[ErwinC]

Yup - deffo Naim CD5si or CD5i-2.

Is this a good combination with Cyrus amplification?

 

[stevebrock]

You need to demo yourself, you can't rely on reviews for anything!

You might hate the presentation

 

[plastic penguin]

Yup - deffo Naim CD5si or CD5i-2.

Is this a good combination with Cyrus amplification?

Not heard the combo together but WHFI - approx 5-6 years ago - recommended Nait 5i MKI with a Cyrus CD6S.

EDIT - The Naim CD5i sounds wonderful with the Leema, which has similar traits to the Cyrus 8XP.

 

[plastic penguin]

You need to demo yourself, you can't rely on reviews for anything!

You might hate the presentation

Good point!