Going to Salisbury

well you can get on the train from Waterloo but if you want inexpensive then you're coming to the wrong country.

Claus
Bus - National Express
Train - National Rail

No idea about hotels. NaimHQ should be able to suggest something. In the UK 'Bed and Breakfast' (B&B) establishments are often the cheapest. Tourist information in Sailsbury may also be able to help.

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Originally posted by John Sheridan:
well you can get on the train from Waterloo but if you want inexpensive then you're coming to the wrong country.

John

You obviously haven't heard. Denmark is one of the most expensive countries to live in. Ironically it alo enjoys the highest standard of living.


Claus

Carrying a stack of Naim boxes while hitch-hiking down the M4 is going to make your arms (very) tired.

Med Venlig Hilsen

Cleaus I don't know about the plane side of things do doubt you can get them cheap weekda flights. No doubt from denmark you can comfortably be at naim by 3-4 pm.

You can get to Salisbury direct from London, cost last time I did it was about £19. (This was some time ago)

The train comes in a fair way from naim, you can walk it, if you didn't have any kit with you it would be an easy walk, with kit I suggest a Taxi which is straight out side the station any how, I would imagine to naim from the station would cost about £4

For sleep you can try the rose and crown at harnham : http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g186414-d192945...ltshire_England.html

Or the White Hart Salisbury : http://www.whitehart-salisbury.com/?ac=ggppc1

Other wise do a search on Bed and Breakfast in the area if you want cheap. Although I would make a few days of it to visit the sites (not just Naim) such as Stonehenge, the Cathedral, the Italian Church at Wilton, and the beautiful waterways that run around Harnham and Salisbury (four rivers run through Salisbury)

Have fun either way.

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Claus

Carrying a stack of Naim boxes while hitch-hiking down the M4 is going to make your arms (very) tired.

Med Venlig Hilsen

Not too bad when you consider that Tony Hawks could be seen Hitching around Ireland with a fridge

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Originally posted by Nime:
You obviously haven't heard. Denmark is one of the most expensive countries to live in.

Nime, while that's true I don't think it makes the UK inexpensive... just marginally less expensive.

How many boxes would you be bringing, do you have the original shipping boxes, and how well will you be able to handle wawtching your precious boxes tumble down the luggage belt (after being thrown into the plane, thrown out of the plane, thrown onto the belt) - your insurance will take the hit if there is any damage - if it covers the journey rather than the delivery company insurance cover.

By all means visit the UK - you will be most welcome but I suggest you bring the boxes in a car or send them by courier.

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Originally posted by John Sheridan:

Nime, while that's true I don't think it makes the UK inexpensive... just marginally less expensive.

No.

http://www.aneki.com/expensive.html

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Originally posted by Nime:

No.

http://www.aneki.com/expensive.html

somehow that site ranks the US as more expensive than the UK... love to know what criteria they're using.

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love to know what criteria they're using.

Health insurance and cheese I would guess. You should see the price of Stilton here.

Dan

I presume it's not a NAP500 you're planning to carry!

And PS I'd love to do this too. I visited Linn over 20 years ago and it was wonderful. After seeing round the plant we spent the best part of an hour in their listening room, with the then standard LP12/Ittok/Asak, 32/Snaps/250, Isobariks playing the as yet unreleased Blue Nile album. My jaw didn't lift for about a week after.
I'd just love to see round Salisbury.

Thanks guys!

Will be checking up the links later this weekend.

I was thinking of bringing a cdx and perhaps a napst, both could go (well packed) in a hard case suitcase. I agree that taking a scap and 250 would be a bit too heavy to be comfortable

More hints are still welcome.

Cheers,
Claus

Claus

We operate on a first in, first out basis. Turnaround time is usually up to 2 weeks. In addition, we soak test all repairs for a day after listening.

You would therefore be advised (and welcome) to drop off your equipment and we will arrange return - or, send your equipment and drop in to pick it up.

I resist strongly "rush jobs" and protect the work flow system we operate - this, unfortunately, means that "service while you wait" is very seldom on offer.

Didn't realise (note this is only my fourthish post) Naim are only just down the road from me (Westbury) which only adds to the irony of the gear having too high a justification cost for this bloke planning a family......! So the Garrard and old Yammy will have to do for now......

Salisbury is a MUST visit place - stay away from the studenty pubs like The Mill and head into the more obscure streets for good friendly drinking and great food. And you really should go to the Cathdral and book a tour to the top of the tower, it's fantastic.

A visit to the Haunch of Venision is part of UK law, as I understand it.

its on the Magna Carta.....

Thanks again for information and advice.

I notice that Salisbury is a more interesting place than I first thought and will consider spending a day or two more there than what I first was planning. Also, the rail prices from Heathrow to Salisbury are a bit more than I expected, and to justify travelling expenses I probably should make this a small holiday as well

Adam, I understand your point and will check again with the service department if a quick fix will be possible/likely before deciding what to do. Earlier I was told that it might be possible, depending on what needed to be done. Staying there for a day or two more than first planned will of course help a bit here as well. Anyway, I do understand your policy of FIFO.

Cheers,
Claus

I dropped some stuff in there a couple of weeks ago.

We took the time to take a lightning tour of the Cathedral . Fantastic place, very beautiful, and was surprised to find that they have on display both the oldest working clock in the world, and an original copy of the Magna Carta.

Well worth a visit.

cheers, Martin