CDP's: NuPrime vs Naim


Hi,I now own Naim CDX2 + XP5XS; various reasons are pushing me to change it: Naim will almost completely stop CDPs’ production, CDX2 in itself is quite old, moreover it is the first release with no digital outs....At the moment I don’t want to quit CDs, so I’m thinking of a new CDP (streamers and so on may come later).I recently heard some NuPrime power amps which really impressed me, and it recalled a listening session with the NuForce CDP9, a highly underrated CDP, so, making the sum and hoping it is correct, I was wondering if a NuPrime combo CDT-8 + DAC9 may be a good candidate.The question is: ahs anyone of you listened to it ? and, though I know it won’t be easy, anyone can try a comparison with Naim CDX2 ? having listened both or even "by heart", as I guess very few people if any have directly compared the two.I’ve read part of the recent thread on CDP-9, but I’m mainly focused in that tarnsport+DAC combo, for reasons I will explain later if required.thanks, ciaoDanieleedit: I've read with more attention and saw the other thread is mainly about CDT8, despite the title; but still I can't get hwo the combo sounds (though I've read several positive feedbacks on the transport itself)
daniele_g

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I can and do listen to my dac10 (not the H) and cdt 8 pro for hours on end, daily.  Bella!

And, in the U.S., we can buy from a real gent, John Casler.

That’s all you will ever need to know.
The cdt likely has no sound. The dac10 is lovely and musical. The dac9 is said to warmer or more tube like. Dac10 for a neutral sound, and 9 for warmth.