I just ordered a NAT05.
I know that there is a lot of information in this forum about setting up a naim tuner, but I would like to ask you for some help as I'm living far from UK.
What kind of antenna do I need? What cable, connectors or something else? Where in UK can I buy these? How?
Many thanks in advance.
Emil
Posted on: 16 January 2004 by Arun Mehan
Emil,
As my friend just bought a used Nat 02, I'm equally interested in this thread since I'm his audio advisor. Did you download the tuner pdf from Naim's site? It has some good general information.
The most important thing is an antenna. Probably an external one will pull in more stations, with a stronger signal, but not quite practical in some cases. Naim, and most people here, recommend the Ron Smith antennas. I suppose it also depends on how far away you are from the radio stations you intend to listen to. Another forum member in my general area, David Antonelli, has had good results from a Magnalab antenna that he uses indoors but he does live relatively close to his favourite radio stations. The antenna connects to the tuner with a 75 ohm connector which is basically a cable connector here in North America so nothing too exotic for us.
The next thing, although perhaps not as important for tuners as CD players and preamps, is a good quality audio stand. You probably already have a decent one.
Well, I'll leave the stage open for more experienced Naimies now.
Posted on: 17 January 2004 by Emil F
Arun
Thank you for the reply. Maybe I had to add that my house is less than 6 miles from the radio stations, which I'm going to listen to.
Which antenna do I need in this case and where can I buy it?
Regards
Emil
