The CDS, launched in 1991, made audiophiles and manufacturers take notice. The arrival of a Naim CD player, especially one that made music like the CDS, proved to a sceptical audio community that Compact Disc could make music with all the qualities of the best analogue systems. Innovation across mechanical and electronic engineering, and digital software was responsible and can be seen and heard in their range of world class CD players. The techniques that made the first CDS work are still valid today, and have influenced subsequent generations of Naim CD players.

Music played on a Naim CD player gains new vitality, transparency and clarity.