Hi-Fi Corner

Just bought a s/h AV2. Before it leaves its previous owner, I'd like to know what's included.Tx

Can anybody suggest a reason why my venerablenap160 has suddenly started emitting a huge hum to the extent that music is virtually inaudible thru the speakers?I have recently moved the system which in volved disconnecting everything

Hello Everyone,I seem to have misplaced the puck from my CD3 and I suspect it's gone into the innards of the case. I'm willing to search for it in there but am not sure how to remove the case cover. There are some plastic rivets which I'm hesitant to...

I just bought a few back issues of Hi-Fi News and was interested to see a well known piece of kit described as “the bargain source component of the year”. Anybody remember which it was?

Hi There my system;- CD3.5, f/c,72, f/c, nap90. I was wondering about upgrading the power amp (yes getting a hi cap would be the obvious choice...?!) with a second hand 140 or 180. I understand the 140 has a reputation for being smooth & the 180 being a bit 'fiery'. Second hand 180s aren't a great deal more than 140s so are they 'worth' the extra? My speakers are rather polite but sweet ruark prelude 2s. Thanks Thomas t

My system consists of a Rega P9/CDS1/52/Super/135s/SBL. From the advise of some people on the forum it sounds like I have a ground loop issue between my CDS1 and P9. I am running my P9 on the internal boards and I think the P9 is being grounded at my...

Hi guys and galsHave had my 282/cdx2 etc.... a while now and have made some observations.We all know of course that Naim equipment is best left on all the time as recommended by Naim. What I have come across is that after not playing a cd (for...

Working 67 days in a row. Exhausting....Buying a high end audio system.$100,000...Building the ultimate speaker tweak on your birthday...Priceless...Marc

Hi guys & gals Whilst passing through Canary Wharf today, saw a B&O shop. Now, after my experiences in Selfridges, wondered what a demo in a proper shop would do. I was more interested in those weird speakers they're doing. Spoke to the bloke in the shop and he agreed to do a demo knowing that I had a Naim system and I wasn't actually going to buy anything! They had a Pink Floyd DSOTM cd in there so had a play through on that. Have to say, those speakers go pretty loud (they shut the shop...

Is it possible to have a prefix type s reconfigured to type k anyone any idea of cost?TIA Sean

Just considered getting a CDX2. With a current sistem of 3.5/FC1 - 32.5/HC - 135's - SBL's, I realised that for the same outlay I could get a CDX & 82 used. Or CDX & XPS used. HHmmm...waddayathink guys. I won't take much notice, but I'd still like your opinions.

FolksI have been building a nice "set" of new reference series Naim over the past year or so.The first purchase was CDX2 and the process will "end" (note this brave declaration) back there when the XPS2 arrives in a week or so to bolt onto the "bare"...

OK, jumped at the chance to add a Stageline to my new-to-me 112/150/FlatCap 2. Alas, due to my lack of research, I did not realize that the thing didn't have RCA inputs for my turntable. So, what the heck are they? BNC's? I hesitate to replace the...

Ive come to the conclusion this forum should come with some sort of health warning!!!This place is rife with allsorts of upgradeitus bugs and too much exposure can result in compulsive Black/Olive box disorders...I caught my first bug without even...

Hello Guys!I'am looking for review about Eroica Low outputcartridge.Somebody Could Help me?Does it has a good compatibility with Nait 3-Moth 30 phono stage-rega P3/rb300?Now I'am using a Grado Platinum(no wood).Many thanks!!Giampaolo

Hello i have about a grand to spend on new amplification but can't decide. my current setup is marantz cd63 ki sig, nait3, mordaunt short 812's, rega plannar 3.i am thinking of hicap 72/180.if i can get a good price or a 102/140 hicap or would i be...

Hi All,I'm totally new to the world of NAIM, having purchased the CD5i and NAIT5i only last week.I have to say I am very impressed, in fact I am overwhelmed by my purchase.Anyway, I need some new speakers to complement the system, but the misses...

I have the choice of either a s/h Nait 3 with flat cap or a new Nait 5i for about the same amount ($50 difference). Any opinions which to go with?

I am in the market for a new CDP. I am interested in playing CDRs. Will the CD5 play CDRs?. I know the CD5i is advertised as playing recordable CDs - has anyone had experience with them?Thanks,Ian Brown

I've heard some rather unimpressive reviews of the 112 preamp over the last couple of years. With the passive preamp section of the 5i (and the same volume pot as the 252), and assuming an acceptable speaker load, how does the 5i sound compared to the...

For those of you who found April Fools Day far from funny, go to http://www.seetickets.com ...then do a search on "Glastonbury". My mates and I have all managed to get tickets this morning - so at least Good Friday was good for us.Party...

I am currently getting great results from a multi-directional outdoor fm aerial, a massive improvement from the 'B&Q' loft aerial I had previously.The sound I have at the moment is crystal clear with no hiss.Would getting a Ron Smith aerial improve...

Interesting article at this link which I think applies to audio equipment as much as to photographic equipment.Raises an interesting question: does the multitude of choice that we have in today's world lead to a perpetually unfulfilled quest to make...

Got 50,000 Pounds to spare. You too can have a gravestone in your lounge.I hate to think what the Post and packing on this is. If you want to know more buy HiFi News May edition.The actual turntable by itself weighs 100 pounds. I would'nt want to put...

Question One:I'm on the market for a second hand Naim setup for my office. I like the older smaller "foot print" components, my question is does any of smaller components Nait or NAC have remotes, volume only would be satisfactory.Question two:What is...