Hi-Fi Corner

First of all- much thanks to Chris Bell for allowing Seattle Naimophiles to enjoy his generous hospitality. In addition to his terrific system, Chris also has a top-notch music collection, as well as a superb listening room.Although Chris is in...

Just arrived by Canpar yesterday - twins.New CD 5i and Nait 5i have now arrived inEdmonton just in time for the new year. Not yetplugged in but will report when the comparisonsare done. Interested souls may book a listening session - bring your...

At long last, I have done the home demo comparing one 250 to one 300 (done some time ago) and one 300 Vs 3*250 (Olive) into NBL loudspeakers.Turning back the clock, when I first took delivery of my NBL's during the summer, I originally compared a new...

I have a CDS-II feeding an 82/SCap, SNAXO2-4/HiCap thru 2x250s into SBLs. I feel the need to reward myself after having worked a whole month (apart from Thanksgiving and Christmas obviously), so I was thinking of upgrading the pre-amp. My local dealer...

I have been wrestling with the problem of integrating AV into a Naim set-up. Dealers seem reluctant to take this one on, other than to suggest either a separate AV system or the full Naim route.My critical listening remains vinyl, though we actually...

I've been considering how best to burn some cash on the hi-fi.The background situation is that my old CD player died a couple of months back, leaving me with a Nait 5/hicap powering a pair of Linn Kabers. (before anyone breaks into comments about how...

In an effort to separate my two Hi Caps, I intend to build a small shelf (table) next to my quadraspire - I can't fit an 'regular rack in, so I hope to find (or buy) a suitable piece of wood, varnish it and fit some spikes or adjustable feet.My...

They MUST be working on it, don't you think? Anyone out there know when such a beast could hit the market? Will it (dare I dream) have SACD compatibility?Now that they have solved the RCA bugaboo, the dvd player (along with video switcher) have to be...

I just had a new prefix installed in my LP-12 which is RF free! Yes, RF free! Before, both the old Prefix (K) and Stageline (K) had terrible RF (Seattle radio stations). Now nothing but fantastic sound. Anyone who yerns for a Prefix but had terrible...

Hi guys,I am on the lookout for a pair of new speakers and have heard two very good candidates: the SF Grand Piano and the Vienna Acoustics Beethoven. Now both speakers are quite big (f.e. the Beethovens are 19,6 x 108,0 x 37,9 cm) and I only have a...

Will a Snaps power a Stageline? Or a Headline for that matterIf it makes a difference the Snaps is circa 1982.Happy New Year to y'all

HelloMy current largest investment: CD5/72/180/FlatcapIIAs you can see from the above, I have a 72 and use only CD as a source.Searches on the forum suggest that I should remove the phono boards from the 72 and connect the CD player through the Tape...

Hello all,I'm new to the forum, new to NAIM, and have enjoyed reading the posts. I have ordered a NAIT 5 (one of the last in the States) rather than wait for a 5i. I felt the extra input capacity, pre-outs, power amp ins, and ability to upgrade power...

Well, I just got a call from the shop and my CD5i and Nait 5i arrived today, so I'll be picking them up in the morning and setting it all up.Only problem is that the christmas tree is where the hi-fi rack should be.Votes please:a) Get the hi-fi, but...

Hi there,Looking for some advice on setting up my AV2 and the sound levels on it.Setup is:Sources -> AV2 -> NAP 140 -> Linn Keilidhs frontPhantom CentreAV2 -> NAP 140 -> Yamaha flat mount rearsNo SubHaving just run a DVD test disk with...

I posted yesterday about my experiences with adding a Nap 200 to a Nait 5/Hicap. In short, I really didn't think that the 200 made the combination sound much better, certainly not enough to justify £1345.Having had some more time to think about...

my brother-in-law has a problem. He has an Adcom amp/preamp (the amp is a giant thing, like 200 watts/channel). These are driving medium sized tannoy speakers. About 2 weeks ago, one of the tannoys failed, smelling awful as it blew. He was told...

This is another one of those "what should I do next" type postings (sorry!) , but I could really do with some assistance .I currently have a budget of £1,000 (or so) to spend on new boxes , what do you think are my best options?Current system...

I seem to remember reading somewhere here a thread about running un-matched amps in an active system but I can’t find it now.Could you for instance run a 150 for the HF and a 250 for the LF via a late SNAXO ?I seem to remember the thread said...

http://www.kumadesign.com/pix/headlineinside3.jpgWhat are those two black oblong shaped thingys? Also, does anyone know what the output impedance on Headline?

I'm looking for a bit of insight (and a recounting of personal experience, if any exists), regarding a number of possible upgrade paths. My system still sounds better than I expect (i.e. what I hear in my mind when I imagine the music being replayed),...

I have recently purchased the following system (bought secondhand kit over the last year) and would like any opinions as to which speakers I should consider:CDS / NAC52 + PS / 250 and biwired Naim cable.I currently have Linn Keilidhs and whilst...

Hey people, can you help me? My CDS2 just conked out on Xmas eve. It played three tracks and then stopped with the display showing "error". I've tried several CD's and its the same story. I just tried it again after a couple of days and it worked for...

can naim amps from euroland be used in this country without too much modification?obviously i would send it to naim to be done, but is it posssible in principle?Merry Xmas one and allAnselmall art is contemporary; it is the way we look at it that ...

Hi.I'm planning to move from 82/HI to 52/SC at some point in the next six months, and also I'm considering having a prefix fitted to my LP12/Aro/'Geddon.Will I get better results keeping my HC and using it to power the Prefix (using the SC for just...