Hi-Fi Corner

After building myself a half decent hifi rack, I noticed improvements in the sound quality almost straight away...Why is this? I know that hifi racks are supposed to make a big difference in sound quality, but wondered what the technical reasons...

hi people,seen a nice pair of active linn kabers on e bay,i have some questions about them , maybe someone could help.preferably someone who has active kabers.my system currently is cdx2-82/180. and soon im going to add a s-cap.to go active is it a...

This is frustrating. I borrowed a new supercap2 last night to try out with my 282 (currently using a hicap2). Didn't get a chance to hear it then, and probably won't tonight. Will have to wait until late tomorrow to hear the difference (I live in a...

Hello one and all. It's been a while since I posted on here, but just when I thought I was safe, life has got all 'unexpected' on me...So... I'm moving from the Midlands to north west Scotland. And I'm going to be an (old) dad (for the first time)....

I am using a Nordost Blue heaven interconnect to connect my CDX to my non Naim amp.The Blue H. was originally phono to phono but i changed it to a Din.I know that the Naim supplied interconnect is probably better but have heard that the Chord...

Cornflake - the shop I bought my Rega P25 from - are recommending the Dynavector 10X5 cartridge...anyone any experiences with this? Is it worth £250 or are there better out there? If so, what? -- woody [This message was edited by woody on Wed 31 March 2004 at 15:25.]

Thought I'd give you all a little description of a trip through Selfridges today.Finished working at a clients this morning and on my way back to the office took a slight er....detour via Selfridges.In the basement they have a "technology" department....

Hi folks.In prep for the fitting of a Prefix for my LP12, I will no longer need the K-boards in my 52, and would like to obtain some 'straight through' boards. Does anyone know how much these cost and whether they're still available (seeing as the 52...

Am looking at upgrading my cdp (Densen B400).Have been mightily impressed with a hearing of the CDS3 but way out of my price range, so was wondering what should I be looking at for about £2000 that could get me on the road to a similar sound? -...

I needed to move some stuff around, and lifted the top isoblue shelf off the rack. the feet promptly fell off. I'd assume it's due to humidity differences between when i put it together and now. Noticed that the shelves are now, well, pretty wobbly....

My 52 refused to change channels on the record side only, even pressing the relevant buttons produced on response.Switching the supercap off waiting 5 mins and switching back on cured the problem.Is this a sign of problems to come?Any info. gratefully...

Having been very happy with the NAIT5i and CD5i but with the taste leaving me wanting more I'd like to hear some expert opinions on what would be the most effective upgrade. I'm looking to take a step up from here to settle into for a while....

Anyone care to offer an opinion on a combination of current production Naim gear sonically equivalent to this highly regarded combo?

hi,i have a pair of roksan Rokkone loudspeakers.Is it a good match for naim 3 integrated amplifier?what do you say about nordost flatline goldspeaker cable?Thanks!

Hallo,LP12 placed on IKEA Corras, anyone have experiences - does it work???

In a rather extraordinary attempt to downsize, simplify, and avoid tubes for a number of reasons I'm trying out a Naim system. I demo'ed Naim a couple of years ago and liked it, but went the tube route instead. Right now I have a NAIT 5i and CD5i in...

I have added some new bookshelf speakers to my relatively new Nait5/CD5 setup. The old floorstanders (N.E.A.R 40Me) just would not work well in the small listening room. The wall where the speakers have to be placed is 8 feet wide and for some reason...

I moved to live with my girlfriend and she has many books on shelves exactly at the only and one place when the speakers must stand.I was afraid that the books will disturb the sound - but it comes that they are improving it! The IBLs are sitting now...

I am about to order SL2's, has anyone experience of these and any advice?They will be driven with a 52/250 combination.Cheers Robert

Can anybody recommend any simple(?) sound proofing solutions such as sound proofing tiles (do these exist?). I think the neighbours are getting fed up with U2 at 2am !!Thanks

Homemade racks -- child's play. DIY speakers -- easy. But has anyone made a DIY, high end, blow the platter off a Rega or Linn, turntable? The goal seems pretty straight forward: turn the platter at a precise speed while minimizing unwanted...

suggestions please...i'm now down to 2 racks from 3 -- a mana 2 tier for my lp12 and nat02+prefix's hicap on bottom shelf, and the rest of the naim electronics on isoblue 4tier as follows:nac252/supercap/geddon/250-2i found the burndy quite awkward to...

In the process of upgrading mains for a Nait5, CD5 and Flatcap-2 system. I hear that the flatcap takes over all power functions for the CD5 so my question is. Why does the CDP still need its own power cord? Also is there any point in changing the CD5...

Hi folks.Just wondering if anyone knows what the optimum tracking weight of the Helikon (non SL version) is? Especially in the context of an LP12/Aro. Also, what about VTA - it's currently roughly parallel on 180g discs, and somewhat lower at the...

hy there!today i cleaned my rega p3 and put away the felt mat.bringing it back i noticed there are two different surfaces.(and two different sounds)so what is recommended?smoothside up or down?any experiences?O.J.