Its time for some vanilla help here people. About 4 days ago my system very suddenly went 'off' and it has stayed that way!
Without me changing anything all of the bass and warmth has disappeared leaving a thin much more aggressive sounding system with a scratchy treble and overly projected mid range. It now gives me a headache after 20 minutes.
So far I have:
Re-levelled speakers and tightened all bolts.
Rebuilt my stand.
Unplugged everything and replaced fuses.
Checked nothing new was plugged in anywhere in the house.
I don't know what else to check but I'm very p***** off that this can happen at all. Why can't Naim make systems that aren't so sensitive? Why should I have to do maintenance at all when i've paid so much god dam money?
Posted on: 14 January 2002 by Steve G
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Originally posted by Harris Vallianatos:
I don't know what else to check but I'm very p***** off that this can happen at all. Why can't Naim make systems that aren't so sensitive? Why should I have to do maintenance at all when i've paid so much god dam money?
Have you isolated which components at fault? ie. is it only happening with vinyl or only with CD?
My experience with Naim components is that they're not all that sensitive to positioning & setup, at least not to the extent you're hearing.
Regards
Steve
Posted on: 14 January 2002 by Jez Quigley
It might be nothing in the house - sounds like a 'bad mains day' to me. Unfortunately there's no way of telling how long it will last. A dedicated mains/earth, good contact clean will lessen the worst of it. Might be worth getting the CDP checked out if things are not back to normal in a day or 2.
- Naim is not perfect, it's just that all other options are worse!
Posted on: 14 January 2002 by Greg Beatty
...replacing pieces from a second system one at a time until you find the problem.
I would start with the speakers.
- GregB
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Posted on: 14 January 2002 by J.N.
Two possibles I reckon:-
1. Mains supply. The companies take all sorts of liberties if they're working on it in your area. Any interruptions recently?
2. Your mental state. Might sound daft, but I think this plays a big part in our perception of quality of sound at this level.
It sounds bad. You're pissed off. You get yourself in a lather pulling everything about. Then it's impossible to relax properly. Thus; it sounds bad.
It took me years to work out that when I'm working nights, the system never sounds on top form.
Posted on: 14 January 2002 by Willy
Would second that comment by J.N. My system always starts to sound bad several days before symptoms of a cold or anything like that manifest.
It took me years to work that out.
Got to use some process of elimination. Is it both channels. Is it multiple sources. From there on can only swap out bits to track it down.
Posted on: 14 January 2002 by ken c
a test i find very reliable as to whether my system is OK or not is that its music will relax me when i am tense after a hard days work; send me to sleep when i am having difficulty sleeping for whatever reason; compliment my mood when i am happy; soothe me when i have a flu or something; console me when i am sad; provide perfect ambience for a close encounter with the better half.
yes, your mood is an important factor, but this doesnt make your system sound bad per se -- it just means that sometimes you just dont feel like playing a record -- which is a completely different kettle of fish from your system underperforming. if this 'orf continues and you can describe it consistently -- then have your system checked. this is where a good dealer really scores, giving him/her the opportunity to cement your loyalty to him... alas, this is where many fail...
hope all will be sorted soon.
enjoy(?)
ken
