Sorry, I wasn't aware that one couldn't comment on a product without doing a comparative tunedem. Although I use and value the strict tunedem myself now and then, I'll withdraw from this forum as I haven't done enough comparative tunedems, with the best of wishes to you all!

Regards, Vidar

Thanks, Vidar I talked to my Oslo dealer (Odd R) today, and I hope to be able to borrow a CDX2 for a home dem sometime soon. Carl E Do give it a few days to settle before any serious listening; I know it's a cliche, but the CDX2 (as most Naim eq) does really not sing too well before warming up a fe...

I have been thinking of replacing my trusted Karik III/Numerik, but the Linn Majik did not seem like a major step forward when I first heard it, and the Unidisks are a bit pricey, so I have been thinking of looking at the Naim CDX2. Anyone out there that could offer an opinion on the relative merit...

I havent had a chance to even hear lingo2...seems a value oriented upgrade as lingo 1 is getting 1000usd on second hand market. Worth doing or save the 500 bucks or so? It would be impossible to decide for you on this one, as different peoples priorities may be different; and it's quite easy to do ...

The AT440, as all AT's, will suit the Akito 2 nicely; I actually have used it shortly myself. As a matter of fact, the Linn K5 and K9's are, I believe, AT designs. However, I had far more success with the At OC9 although it requires a quiet MC riaa; and is a bit more expensive. The AT440 will, I bel...