The Sunday Times featured a Test Bench article in its 4th October edition about Hard Disk Players. Of the five devices tested – from Meridian, Sony, RipNas/Linn, Naim and Brennan – the Naim HDX was judged the Best for Sound Quality, with the writer, Hi-Fi World editor, David Price saying: "Sonically, the Naim is the most gripping and powerful on test, with blistering bass."