Hi-Fi Corner

Having owned Naim power amps for that time I've finally made the jump away. System is CDS2/XPS2, 52, 135's on Fraim, and B&W N802. I felt for a while that the power amps were holding things back, so demmed the following - NAP300, Bryston SST 14B, ASL Hurricane and the eventual winner - the Plinius SA102. 140W @ 8ohm switchable from class A/B operation, to class A (depending on how warm you want the room to get). For the price of a NAP250/2 I've got an amp that in my system I much preferred...

Good in-depth reviews and Roy George answers some questions. There is also mention of the forthcoming 'Arriva' speaker.In addition, there is a cover mounted sampler CD from The Scottish Company.

Hi,I'm using a 252 and want to upgrade my 250 to something better. Of course I'm thinking about a NAP 300 or something similar maybe a Bryston of which I heard some good comments. What do you think? Could that be a real alternative?I'm sure a 300 is...

Peter and Ted at The Studio in North London are pleased to announce a series of Naim Audio Workshops on the second Saturday of every month. The workshops will offer the opportunity to discover the benefits of upgrades and how to get the best out of...

My setup is 72/140/HC. I have a CD3.5 which I have to say I am not totally happy with. Too sharp/thin. I know a FlatCap would improve it but I should just move to a better CDP? I don't yet have the money for a CDX. What is an improvement on the 3.5 in...

Naim Press Release:THE NEW naim DVD5Inspired VisionDVD for movie lovers……..The naim AV2 processor quickly established itself as a multi-channel audio landmark. Designed to be a true music-lovers multi-channel component and eschewing...

Sorry, bit of a funny one this, but does anyone know off hand or have easy access to the weight of a NAP180 and also a NAC72?Just need a quick answer in order to work out delivery costs.Thanks,Phill

Anyone got any info on the cost of a new Aro arm lead. Investigating the possibility of a secondhand ARO however it was used with a prefix hence no arm lead.What should I pay for a 13 year old ARO.TIA for any advice givenRegardsSean

Ok. First I must be honest.... I am a complete idiot. Please excuse me if this topic has been discussed previously, or if I'm totally off the mark.With that firmly in mind: Here's an idea that recently plopped into my head: Some claim that the...

Looking for suggestions..Much as I love the LP12 its very much a secondary source. My record collection went west ages ago so the current 'collection' numbers about a hundred albums. Maybe 60% of it I actually play.I'm currently using internal boards...

Mick's if you ever wonder if it's all worth it thread got me thinking. Is it really worth it? I'm sure CDS-3s, 552s, and 500s are wonderful, but hi-fi at these stratospheric prices and levels of performance is attainable only by the extremely...

MuchachosHad an anorak day at Bristol today; cannot claim to have seen everything but here are some highights, IMO1. Me obviously2. Naim DVD Its there, its stunning. Watched Alison Kraus (sp? ) Live in Paris; the fleshtones are completely natural, no...

I’ve learned from the wise men of this Forum that the old CDS needs more puck and they should be used simultanously. I followed the advice and now I have much less tracing errors indeed.A couple of years ago when I bought the CDS I got two pucks...

Greetings. Has anyone got opinions of what Fraims do to the sound of an LP12? I 've got a shelf that keeps beckoning the table, but I'm not sure it's worth the bother. Right now the LP12 is on a Sound Org with a homemade isolator on top. And yes, I...

Anyone out there with any "real" expierance of these speakers, I am thinking of upgrading from my current contour 1.1's any thoughts -- Frank ?Phil

ChapsMrs Mick and I have just spent the last two weeks in Tenerife looking for some little shack to use as a winter retreat and if you think house hunting in the UK is a pain, don't even think of looking abroad. We have come back empty handed.I am...

Well here is the short and sweet of it: I had a brief 10 minute audition today of the LP12 with a Valhalla and with a Lingo2.The result: The Lingo by a mile !!!My dealer played the following: Solomon Burke doing Sam Cookes "A Change Is Going To Come"...

Does anyone have a ball park Manufacturing Date for a High Cap with a s/n of 157,xxxDo all of NAIMS components share 1 sequential serial number?ThanksMitch

Next upgrade?Existing system:- CDX/102/NAPSC/HI-CAP/250I have about £1200 burning a hole in my pocket, I have borrowed an XPS from my local dealer which I had for approximately 1 week. This made an overall improvement to the sound warmer and...

Although I browse the forum from time to time and there has been a lot of discussions on naim interconnects I have become a bit lost.I would therfore appreciate if someone can summerize the status of Naim inteconnects. specifically, I am wondering:1....

I have noticed that the majority of this forum are using Naim equipment with Naim speakers or some english speakers. Ocassionally, I found some negative comments on matching Naim amp with american speakers, such as Wison Audio's Watt...etc, Just...

hello everybodyrecently, i called up the nearest electrician and asked him about a single spur installation. to my surprise, he told me that he had done this before for "audiophile" customers, and instantly agreed to pass by for checking the situation...

Rod you have a PT

Yes, i am affraid its another upgrade question for all you knowledgable Naim owners out there, and i would appreciate your experiences.I will soon have the opportunity to spend some more money on black boxes (not a lot but i am getting married in 2...