Hi-Fi Corner

ROTFL !! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayI...5&sspagename=rvi:1:1 "The SHAKTI Electromagnetic Stabilizer (aka "the Stone") has three internal trap circuits (Microwave, RF and Electric Field) to absorb the broadest spectrum of EMI." So now you know ! Graham. Not a lad any longer and not from London!

But this time a bit of a scientific explanation for all boffins out there been published in the current New Scientist mag here:http://www.newscientist.com/lastword/Martin

Chaps,Thought you might be interested in some views on the results of a bake off that happened this weekend at a zerogain forum members place.I thought it worth adding particularly after the comments made during early Jan ref the CD5 vs CD5i. Those...

Do or die ???Well after putting this off, I fin ally succumb and decided to ship my nap 250s for a well overdue service (they were both around the 14yr mark, and never serviced)Prior to the service the amps, purchase s/h sounded off from the start,...

I need a pair of headphones that are good at cutting out external sound so that I can listen to hypnosis CDs without being startled by slamming doors or people unexpectedly talking loudly nearby. How musical they sound is relatively unimportant but if...

Hi all,On Tuesday I have a monster upgrade going on and I will end up with a spare NAP150.I am thinking of keeping it to run the output of my PC sound card into some 'bookshelf' speakers.Has any one any recommendations for a PC sound card with good...

Just wanted to drop a note to say I have always wanted a decent pair of standmounts to switch off to when it's that time of the month. Or whenever, really.Picked up a pair of used ATC SCM 7's on a lark (with the intention of listening for the hell of...

could you please private mail me ive some questions to askthanks neil

So , OK , have just rigged up my new flatcap to power my CD 3.5 and my 202 , and I have to say that I am kinda underwhelmed at the moment .Sure , things sound maybe a little smoother in the treble , and maybe a lttle more weight and authority , but I...

Has anyone any info on these speakers? I listened to the original SD 1s years ago and was very impressed. I understand the newer speakers have two ribbon tweeters, one of which fires backwards.I have tried looking on the web, but with no luck so...

It seems to me that the new Naim amplification works very well with B&W speakers. I use the NAP300 to power the B&W Matrix 805V with great success. Open sound, fast and great rhythm. There is no substitute for clean power. Just wonder how would it...

Just a quickie chaps - does this forum feel I would be better off powering my stageline from the dedicated stageline power/signal supply on my 202 , or would there be any advantage in using my existing flatcap 2 (which is already powering the pre) to...

Hello has anyone got a copy of Hi-Fi News March 88? I'm after a copy/scan of the review of these loudspeakers......can anyone help? Much appreciated.RegardsRaymond.Hi-Fi a means to an end.

Anybody auditioned or use these?I currently use Kans. Saw A pair of these 2nd hand for £500. I've bought them over the internet on the basis that if I don't like them I can return them - first time I've ever bought hi-fi without a demo! I didn't...

I am looking to upgrade my RB 250 with one of the counterweight stub end mods.The two main contenders as I see it are the Origin Live stub and weight which seems to decople the counterwight whilst increasing rigiity using a torqued bolt. This mod...

Hey there-- how would a Nait 2 compare to a 112/150 combo fronted by my CDX2?I hope favorably, because I just bought one. (A Nait 2, that is.)David

Is the length of the standard interconnect cable the recommended? Will a shorter cable sound better or worse? I'm up for a test of a cable where I decide the length myself.FE

I need advice on the above because my tuner has given up and despite numerous visits to the repairers it cannot be fixed.Instead of purchasing a new FM tuner I am considering connecting my sky box audio output to the tuner connection of my NAC82 but...

I've noticed gradually worsening radio interference from my system over the past year. The system is always powered up, and quite often I am treated to perfectly clear radio programme reception, even though I don't have a tuner connected.The problem...

Hi,I can buy 2 second hand Credos for 1000 Euros from my dealer, including 6 months of warranty. They are in top condition.Is this a fair price?I hope to get 500 Euros for my 5 year old Monitor Audio PMC703s. Anyone experiences with both of these...

I bought a NAT01 today after a few days home trial - it does sound very good indeed!The problem I have is connecting the antenna that I also purchased (a Magnum Dynalab ST-2, as recommended to me on this forum). The aerial ends with the "screw and...

Gentelemen.How do I connect my think pad to my nac 72. which input socket should I use? How high is the output from the pad? Are there anyway that the pc can tell me?(I know I go against the source first principle, my apologies to those wo may take...

i'm in the market for a new dvd player to add to my av2 / 150 / 175. i won't bore you with rest of the setup.i'm considering the arcam dv89 / denon 2900 / any other suggestions / waiting for the naim player.tempting to wait for naim's for comparison...

Helllo,I have an older NAP 52 and use to run a Prefix in conjunction with it but a TT/arm/cart. change forced me back to the plug in boards. Overall I need a bit a warmth in the top end and a bit more smoothness. I read taht the Stageline has a warmer...