Hi-Fi Corner

Hi am thinking of replacing my Naim nac 112x with a nac 82 with the rest of my gear which is a flatcap2X and a 150x amplifier.. Firstly the nac 82 has a power supply with it for the digi stuff but I dont yet have a Hi cap only a flatcap that only powers the pre 112x at this time..Would the flatcap be a succesful power supply for the Nac 82 for the time being until I can fund a Hi cap ?? Also I believe that the equivelent of the nac 82 is the newer nac 282 so this leads me to another question...

Can I get some clarification or can someone give me the sockets to plug in to.. Thanks

I'm going - first (and probably last) audio show .

Weird in a good way. Suddenly, for the last couple of days, the stereo suddenly sounds miles better. I cleaned the connections a couple of weeks ago, which perked things up,a bit, as it does. Then about a week ago I raised the shelf below tbe 272 a tiny bit so that the din to XLR didn't touch the floor. The last time I changed any part of the system was last autumn when I got new ethernet cables and a new switch. The last thing before that was the SL din to XLR in spring 2016. It's most odd,...

The substance. You know, the body of sound from an instrument or from a person. Listening into the music at how good it represents a physical thing doing its thing in a space that's been recorded. Probably come to a dead end where it's just about that flow of music, but where does this come from ? Is it a view of a recording that takes in the whole ? The air surrounding the noise makers within a space ? As an example - someone sitting on a small chair playing an acoustic guitar . Do you want...

I Was going to get a NAT05XS but I've always hankered after an 01. An 01 chrome bumper is now an option and although it won't be a cosmetic match I do love the look. Does anyone have any experience of the difference between the two from a sound quality perspective?

Hi - Out of curiosity has anyone heard the Dynaudio Contour 20 speakers and have any impressions? I saw them at the Bristol show but they were not on demo. My experience of Dynaudio is almost zero.

Does anyone have any pointers on what may be causing the hum I'm experiencing when listening to my turntable? Normally my tt is my only source but when the hum problem arose recently, I hooked up my old tuner to exclude possible causes. The tuner players without hum. My system consists of WTA Versalex with Dynavector 17D3, Dynavector P75lll phono stage with NAC52/52PS and NAP135s in to Shahinian Obelisk speakers. The Dyna is connected to the phono inputs on the NAC52. The system played with...

It is pretty much incredible that none here in the forum has ever really listened to this combo possibilities side by side and made a statement, how do they sound? Pretty simple. But, I will be waiting, not for long. Best regards!

Our system is a Nait XSII, Hi-Cap, Naim DAC and a universal Sony CD/DVD used as a transport for the DAC with a Hi-Line between the DAC and Nait and Chord speaker cables. A move required a downsizing of speakers to fit a great room with a cathedral ceiling. Speakers are on the long wall with windows behind them letting us listen and look out on a green belt, the clincher for our new home. We went to our nearly two decade’s long stereo shop and after listening agreed that the ProAc D20R really...

I got an opportunity now and would anyone recommend purchasing a 2007 552 and wedge it into the DR gear I have or wait for a newer 552-DR to come along

Or should that read 250 250 300 DBL? OK you all know that this one is about wonky active, and I've had the 300 on the tweeters for a few years now and it all sounds great, (250's and Supercaps are DR - 552 555 and 300 are non DR, will DR eventually). I know you will all say try it for yourself, but with all the stuffing around that active and cable dressing brings, has anyone tried putting the better amp on the big ATC 15 incher of the DBL.s instead of that little scanspeak soft dome? Surely...

Just noticed this on Proac website. Has anybody had a chance to audition these?

Would like a naim streamer to go with my older 90's Olive Gear..Do we think naim should start making the older style box for the new streamer generation to march the other stuff as there are lots of people still using the olive stuff. I feel the older olive style is nicer than the current stuff. Lets have a naim Forum petition..Ha Ha Just a comment and matter for opinion..

I notice on their website today that they are now carrying Naim products. Suprised this wasn't announced somewhere, unless I missed it.

I was just about to pick up a new Unitiqute 2 when lowen behold the new Uniti line was released. Now I find that I can get a mint UQ2 for HALF the price of the Uniti Atom. I'm debating if its really worth the extra $ for the latest and greatest. You option will help me decide. This is for music in our kitchen with linn Tukan speakers mounted near our ceiling. Yes the design of the atom is cool and the led is great but don't really care since this kit goes inside a cabinet hidden from view. i...

have any of you hired an acoustics professional to analyze your space and apply treatments? If so, what kinda of $ is that? I have a wall of glass directly behind me and I'm thinking that is a weak point.

i am using a NAC52 now in my system instead of the usual NAC552. Long story. Been listening to the NAC52 (powered by supercap-DR) since last Friday and i have to admit i am astonished to rediscover how good this olive queen sounds. In the final analysis, the 552 is of course a lot better -- but one aspect of the NAC52 stood out for me this time -- especially (but not exclusively) on vinyl -- and that is: "enjoyability". This comes out so emphatically on the NAC52 that one could erroneously...

272 + 2549 + 300 ≠ 3121 Well not in this case. I've finally got around to upgrading the cables from my NAC-N272 to the NAP300(DR) using cables made from Mogami W2549 (hence the title). Of course it's mandatory to describe this upgrade as equal to a black box upgrade, it makes the previous setup sound broken and creates a sense of inky blackness... none of which is true apart from the inky blackness of the outer covering of both sets of cables! OK, so what's it really like... There is a...

Well... I've decided that after almost twenty years of living with my Naim Credo's it is now time for me to change to something new, something more modern, compact and match (sonically) well with my 5si components aswell as being more visually discreet in the living space too. I'm lucky in that I can demo most speakers at my local retailer and they tend to stock most brands but I just thought i'd cheat abit and come here first for some armoury before trundling off to be emptied of my hard...

Hi all I'm using a michell iso phono stage in between an LP12/iTTOK/dv20L and a Nac122x/nap250 and wondered what input would be best/worst connecting the output from phono stage ? anyone else use a michel phono stage in a naim setup? not sure if well suited but it was a good buy. any help most appreciated T

Hi Chaps, I'm pondering some acoustic treatment for my seemingly overbright listening room, and would appreciate input from forum members who've gone down this route. System info is in my profile, and the room? Well, it's irregularly shaped, call it "cone" shaped, with the system at the broad end, and the listening position halfway down it's length. The issue is more than likely that one longer boundary is wholly glass - french doors and a patio door, mitigated to some extent by vertical...

Hi All, after taking several months of education on electronics and hifi in general I believe I have found a new reality and a better understanding about audio. I re-read my posts of old and I realized I had NO clue, and on too many occasions come across as a fool, and rude. I hadn't intended too, my lack of experience in the digital online world took time to understand how to communicate correctly online. There is a flow and etiquette which is new to me, I can talk with people in a group no...

I'm interested in the new contour 30, anybody allready experienced them with nait XS?

Coming in at round about the same price both the Kore and Hugo will bring something extra to my existing sources but which will be the best 'bang for buck' upgrade. My LP12 is Cirkus bearing, Lingo Mk1 and Ittok tonearm my digital front end is an ND5XS, I have to say I use them both as much as each other but the LP12 is my favourite. The rest of my system is 282/200 with Dynaudio X32's. Thank you in advance.