Hi-Fi Corner

Hi, can someone advise if there's been variations of the SU other than the addition of Bluetooth? and if so what are the difference?

Yesterday, an intermittent scratchy/static/rumble sound started to come from my speakers. Just for a second-or two, every few minutes. Interestingly, it occurred even with my SuperNait muted. I tried unplugging and replugging the speakers. No help. I then gently moved the Snaics at the back of my HC. The noise was directly correlated. I unplugged and replugged and the noise is gone. There is lots of previous advice to periodically perform an unplug and replug of all connections from a SQ...

I have a Uniti2 and I'm itching to upgrade, but unsure what path. I could buy a power amp (250DR) now and wait to swap out the Uniti2 for a 272. Wait and save until I could afford the 272/250 together. Get and NDX now and add replace the U2 with a Supernate later I mostly listen to electronic music and the speakers I have are PMC Twenty5.23

Hi , I am new to the world of NAIM, but have recently acquired NAC-N172XS + NAP 155XS and would appreciate some advice on speakers. I'm sure this has been a massive topic, but there's so much information on the forum that I'm desperately confused.I've also inherited a CD5 and Flatcap XS. I'd prefer to not go for floor standers as I find them a bit dominating in a smaller room and had been considering the focal aria 906 ? I'd rather buy new and have a budget of up to £1000. Many thanks for...

The TQ Black Diamond Speaker cables have arrived for a home demo. I have invited Finkfan over, so as to have a 2nd opinion. We played a familiar cd from the group Fink, we both often use this as the reference cd for any potential upgrades. After the first track, I immediately realised these cables are going to be good... After the second and third tracks I almost found myself speechless .....bearing in mind I'm used to listening to TQ ultra blacks, which in my opinion our very very good,...

I'm not sure if it's something that's become more prominent as my speakers have run in (I've had them a number of months), or if it's just me noticing it more. But I'm having a problem with an aspect of the sound of my system. The problem is that there's a fatiguing, hard, forced sounding aspect to the upper mids. It's a bit difficult to describe, but if there's anything like a prolonged flute note or a held high note in a blues guitar solo, I can't wait for it to end. The issue is with...

Hi, I feel a bit foolish. After looking into having my NAP200 recapped, I discovered that I had mixed up serial numbers. The NAP200 is only 6 years old and should be ok for many years. It is oartnered with a NAC202 which is 15 years old. The 202 gets mixed feedback on here. The impression that I get is the best move fo better SQ is the NAC282 first, followed by a NAP300 later. I cannot afford it all at once, so what will the 282/200 partnership sound like in the interim? Will the 200 hamper...

Hi all, what's the difference between Nac a4 and Nac a5? I thought I had a5 but now not so sure as a friend told me that A5 has some writing on the cable. thanks Gary

Just added Nait 3 picked up today to my office system, a pair of Klipsch KG 3.5 with Krite upgraded compression tweeters and new capacitors to cross over, listening to Antonio Forcione "Tears of Joy" just beautiful music and this is a lovely paring of the Nait 3 with Klipsch speakers all the power they will ever need. But surprised at turn on to the "pop" followed by a smaller "pop" and have read some threads that this is normal , but just to be sure, no risk of damage with volume turned all...

hey guys...for my desktop **and den i'm using the Focal Alpha 50 nearfield powered monitors. might upgrade to the 65s..which i can trial for 30 days. I've been offered a 'mint' muso from a retailer ( a client of his) for US$780 shipped. I know it's a great price...but the tech is from 2014...still relevant in your op? i'm not a critical listene, but do love quality sounding music. I guess i could also use the naim as a TV 'sound bar' as well, so it's more useful that way, too. my rig is...

just wondering if anyone here has tried this on an EKOS SE with a KANDID and what were your thoughts ? Lyndon

Is it possible to make a factory tour this summer? And how can i arrange that from holland? Anny Dutch people have interest to company me? Regards Henkjan

Anyone done a dem to see whether the XPS DR is outclassed by a 555PS non DR on the 272? Thanks Graeme

I have a NAC552/NAP300 setup and recently upgraded the DAC to the Chord Dave, I decided to test the setup by connecting the Dave directly to the NAP300 bypassing the NAC552. I switched the gear off, connected the Chord Dave directly to the NAP300 XLR connectors and tested the setup for a couple of days, everything worked fine, I then reconnected everything the way it was connected originally, started the system up and got sound only on the left channel, the right channel does not produce any...

On the average, how many hours per day is your music system playing and what portion of it are you seated in the sweet spot? Here it is around three hours of daily musical dosage with less than 20% of it spent in front of the speakers.

Hi All, Just incase it was missed in the above sticky I just wanted to post a quick note here regarding our New Naim Lounge that is launching today and to welcome anyone that would like to come over to listen to the Statement and the new Uniti Range, there is more in the link below - http://forums.naimaudio.com/to...hes-new-naim-space-1 Well there is nothing like an impending launch event to make you focus on getting the job done :-) but after months of work and a past week of 16 hour days...

Hello, I have a Mac mini connected to a Yamaha RXV-2700 for audio and video. The Naim Nait 5si is connected through the Pre-out from the receiver. My Arcam RDac, which did the DA conversion before, recently gave up the ghost. I understand that the Yamaha uses a 24/92 Burr Brown DAC. Do I need another DAC? I am assuming that the receiver is doing the conversion. Am I right?

These have been mentioned once or twice by Skip, and having received and installed mine today I thought I'd quickly share my experience. The products are Herbies Cone/Spike Decoupling Gliders. I bought 8 of the smaller variety in stainless steel, and with postage from the States and customs duty of £40, the total cost was £180. Not cheap, but I was suffering from bass resonance caused by my suspended wooden plank floor (6' void), and whilst heavy granite slabs had almost eliminated the worst...

Hi all, can anybody that has owned both models describe the differences in the sound quality between these two , and what difference adding a flatcap makes ! ATB Steve

would it be ok to place my CDX on top of my NAC 82?Or would it cause problems?

just got an email saying the new oppo 205 has best in class ESS chip build in, dsd, flac etc...it's all there! so is this a serious streamer and if so, in what SQ level does it play? NDX, NDS? and does it support roon? any hint here? thanks! Ralf

Hi, my Black series NAP 200 is coming up to 15 years old. I bought it second hand and expect that it is 'original'. It sounds really good, a little low level hiss when powered up and no input, but I think that is normal. Otherwise, I love it. When I bought it, the dealer said that newer NAPs had less ageing issues and a service was not essential. I do wonder though..... I live in Switzerland and so shipping to many of the usual suspects for service in the UK becomes expensive (customs for a...

I read somewhere that PSUs bring improvments (arguable) but make the amp less transparent. What are your thoughts? I tried a Flatcap XS on my Nait XS2 about 8 months back. I didn't buy it as I wanted to hear a SN2. SN2 is too deep for my room/neighbours. So I stuck with my XS2. Recently added a Powerline to my Innuos Zenith. My good god. Improvements are unreal. Namely naturalness and way, way, way more analogue sound. My system sounds like I never thought it could. I'm getting Flatcap XS...

Just spent 7 hours at Cornwall's finest Naim dealer, where I've been treated to a stunning lineup of Naim and ProAc! Starting with a 4 box (max) requirement, I've listened to a NAC N272 (powered by XPSDR, then 555PS) feeding NAP 250DR then NAP 300DR. Speakers were ProAc D48s and K6. Speaker cables were Superlumina and Chord Epic Reference, interconnects were Chord Saruman and Superlumina. Final choice for home demo: N272 (obviously!), 555PS, NAP 300DR, ProAc K6. First preference is for the...

Hi guys, Does anyone know if there any dodgy Powerlines in circulation I received one today from used market which looks different and shaped slightly differently to my original bought from online retailer. The new arrival has a different Naim logo the bottom IEC end. No line under Naim. I can't work out how to attach a pic? Cheers Adam