Hi-Fi Corner

On collecting my '82 today I had the pleasure of hearing Isobariks for the first time.Wow - I have not heard anything like that before. I can only describe what they do as producing a wall of sound. I guess this is in part a result of the upward...

Is there anybody out there?I am auditioning a new pair of compact 7s this weekend. I have them on Epos ST12 stands about a 12 a foot out from the back wall. The stands off spikes for the top or screws. Should I use the spikes or the screws w/blu-tak?...

Sorry to repeat a Pink Fish post here, but I'm getting a suprising response over there!Has anyone had experience with the Auditorium II with Naim (my setup is CD5/Hi/112/Hi/150)? The pink folk say- NO WAY, IT WILL NOT WORK! Is this really ...

Has anyone had a chance to listen to the differences between the 300/552 combination against the 500/552, does the difference justify the price differential. I would be very interested to hear any opinionsThanksRael

Could anyone explain why the serial numbers of pairs of 135s can be quite different (i.e not consecutive)?For example there is a pair on eBay right now numbered 98020 and 101283. Is it likely they would have been supplied originally by Naim as a...

I was very impressed with the DVD setup that Naim brought along, but I have to say that I was extremely unimpressed with the equipment on the 10th floor. Admittedly I have never liked Naim speakers, all top and bottom, and no in-between for my liking,...

Hi guys,I have a choice for the SBL's.1. A pair of 135's (1986) serviced at Naim 20 months ago and put into Olive cases.(asking GBP950)At this point there is no preamp with them. The owner is thinking about selling his Olive 52 + S'cap but not sure...

I have been offered a used pair of SBL's here in Vietnam (Black unfortunately) for USD1,000.The serial number is 89090 - which I cannot find listed??Obviously the mastic gasket/seal is broken and needs redoing. I can remember seeing somewhere on this...

Can anyone tell me how to locate the Naim site where I can look up serial numbers please.Many thanks,

I'm still enjoying my trial period with the 1993 Naim SBL's but would appreciate some feedback from experts on the followingThe bass is fast and tight which I love, but I would like a little more of it)1. The gasket seal is broken .... will the bass...

Can anyone help with this problem please. I have a MJ Acoustics Reference 100 sub-woofer in my Naim AV system. It is attached to the AV2 processor high quality QED sub woofer cable into the dedicated sub-woofer output. The problem is that if I set the...

hi all,is there anyone out there who would be so kind to post a photo of cds2 + ps.thanks a lotscotty

Apparently for sale on eBay. How'd they end up in Texas?historic Naim

Having too much time on my hands, I came across this Target amplifier stand. I have been thinking about the Mana for my Mystiques but balked at the price here in the US ($450).But take a look at this Target stand. At $99 each it at least shares some...

Picked up the Feb 04 Naim price list at the Bristol show and noticed that the NBL is no longer listed. Printing error or has it been dicontinued/replaced?

Hello GentsI just bought a 5 tier rack and need to fill in a shelf. About 20 years ago, I had this tuner paired with a NAD 3140.I guess you can say Im looking for one now for nostalgic reasons. Anyone currently own one? How has it held up?

Hi All,Thanks to all the advice - a new 250 is on its way to me.Where do i go next?282 to replace 112or CDX2 to replace CD5I know source first is the 'rule of thumb', but what i'd like to know is1. Will the 112 get more out of the CDX2 or 2. Will 282...

Hello - my first post since registering - and the questions start here! I have the following systemNaim: 102/180/napscMeridian: 204 tuner and 206 CD and 263 delta sigma dacAcoustic Energy: AE1 speakersQuadraspire: standLinn: LP12 Ekos Arkiv Lingo...

With the increasing amount of paperwork that is the lot of a GP these days, I find myself sitting at my desk for hours a day. I've been listening to music using a CD walkman and Etymotic earphones, and it is pretty good.It is time to upgrade!Any...

How much should I be looking at paying for a s/h Aro from the early 90's?

Recently upgraded, 32.5/Hi-Cap/150. Replaced 150 with a pair of 7 yr old 135's.I was floored by the increased level of detail BUT was agitated by the thinner sound I was getting. The bass went deaper but was less satisfying....I was beggining to worry...

Hi folks. I really rate my cd player and have no plans to change it, but on a couple of my cds I notice what I can only describe as fairly heavy vibration when the cd player plays the first couple of tracks. Looking at the cds in question, it's...

Piezoelectric ceramics are cool. They convert mechanical energy (vibration for instance) into electrical energy. So.... How difficult/feasible would it be to use piezo dampers instead of spikes/rubber bits/ etc. to isolate our kits from vibration? You...

I've just hooked up the SBL's - not set them up - just joined the wires from my Dynaudio 1.3SE's with Cellotape (I don't have any banana plugs), sat the SB:'s on the carpet - no spikes,and of course no sealed gasket.They're bloody fantastic, tight...