Hi-Fi Corner

I need to send a Snaxo and HiCap for service (when the caps are available), but don't have the original Naim boxes for these.Do you know if Naim always return these boxed, and how much will they charge for each box?I once sent a Quad tuner for service...

Hi folks.Daft question time: when connecting a Prefixed LP12 to a 52, should the earth Y-leads be connected to the 52's earth connector or not? I'm assuming that they do, but am suffering occasional static pops and wondered if perhaps something about...

Hi!After (not) listening to all advise here on teh Forum, I have now picked up a NAP 200 and connected it to my CD5/FC2/NAIT5/ALLAE using the NAIT5 as pre. Reason for not starting my upgrade with the obvious (CDX2) was 1) that we moved to a bigger...

I have about £400GBP to spend on the HiFi and I have shortlisted the following items which I may or may not be able to get for this money, what do you all think?1. Some sort of standard spec s/h LP12 as an upgrade from my very old Planar 3. I...

Hi folks.Still not quite got the TT right. Does anyone know anything about Aro tonearms in conjunction with Lyra cartridges?I'm trying to work out what the correct anti-skate should be for a Lyra Helikon - first, second or third notch away from the...

OK Lads n' Lasses,Thought it might be a good idea to start a thread going along these lines:What kind of product name would you give to Naim's new stands?The possibilities so far are:1) Naim Edsel2) Naim Time Frame3) Naim Frame4) NAS 1/2/3/4/5/5)...

Just occasionally my 250 clips. I am using a pair of Linn Kabers and need advise on where to go next. I have considered a pair of second hand 135’s but they are rated I believe only 5 watts more than my 250 or should I think about using another 250 in...

hi all,this is a warning to all of you thinking of buying a new cdx2. DONT!!unless your prepared to spend vast amounts of your hard earned cash on expanding your cd collection because the cdx2 sounds so good youll want to get all those cds youve been...

Can anyone recommend a decent dac with Optical Toslink input?The budget is £250 and I am happy to purchase second hand.Cheers

I'm trying to find a new rack for my various boxes. I've seen some quite nice kit with two supports at the front and one single leg at the back but I would assume that the amp has to hang off the back of the rack due to the Naim speaker connections...

I've been offered an old 250 (s/n 15xx). It's a chrome bumper case but in mint looking condition. As far as I know it hasn't been back to Naim for a service. Asking price is 200£does the forum think it is worth this amount?thanks,Fran

Dear ForumFurther to my recent post on wife safing a hifi system I have come to the conclusion that the best way forward is to actualy disable the remote sensor completely. On a previous amp I did this with the careful placement ofa velcro cover ofver...

Hi My CD5 has developed a problem, CD's will play from the start and also play right through but when you select a track (other than track one)the number of the track is displayed but it will not play.I have tried powering the CD5 down in the hope of...

I've been searching the forum for just one simple answer, maybe somebody can help...I do know that the CDX2 is supposed to be fed by the XPS rather that a Supercap. However, is it possible to feed the pre-amp as well as the CDX2 with a Supercap...

I have a pair from my old Nightingale NM1's. I dont think my late model Isobariks will need ever so I should sell or swap them for another piece of kit.Does anyone have any ideas where the best place to advertise them on the web would be? I live in...

Hi there,What benefits can I expect? More scale, more weight, more speed, more of....???besides a lighter bank account.... of course!CheersReto

Afternoon allI see on the main site news that the new entry speaker, the Arriva, is finally here.Looks rather nice IMV, with real wood finishes.Does anyone know if it is ported, or acoustic suspension/infinite baffle design?I see it uses separate...

hi naimers,do they actually workhow much are theyanyone got any photos of somewhat do you use ?????????thinking about one for my cdxjust thinkingregards, scotty

Hello to allHere is a question (although I am not ready to go through with it yet):My system is composed of a Nait5-CD5-Stageline-LP12-Lingo2. Which would make the best upgrade- a Flatcap2 to power two components ie the CD5 and the Stageline OR the...

Hi,I am a little confused re connections. I have a NAC72 and a NAP160. A Hicap powers the 72. I also have a recently acquired CD5 and, lastly, a pair of SBLs. I was considering getting a Headline at some point. Question is then: Socket 1 on the Hicap...

Have been offered an immaculate condition CDI for @ £700 - worth it or not?

Well guys i have to say ive well and truely caught the Naim bug and have trashed my bank account as a result! Currently im the proud owner of a CDX2/XPS2 282/HICAP2/250-2 (thanks Mark!!) but not content with a small hole in the bank balance im...

I have a total of six boxes in my system. If I were to Fraim all of them and create two stacks (so as to separate brain from brawn) I am looking at a small fortune.However, I am sure that the CD player, for example, will benefit from being Fraimed far...

Hello,Just upgraded the Nait 5 with a second-hand Flatcap1, a much cheaper upgrade than a Flatcap2 but by no means a less worthy one.Then my dealer lend me a Nap 140 to try at home, since it has been unplugged in the store for sometime i didn’t...