Hi-Fi Corner

Hello All, my first post in a long time. Everybody is fine, I hope!After going through a couple of system changes in the last 1 1/2 years, I downgraded from CDI/102/hi/psc/180 - Cabasse Fregatte to Marantz Cd 67 OSE/62/Snaps/110 Cabasse Goelette.In...

I've been offered a used pair of KEF RDM-2 recently and wondered if they go generally well with Naim.Based on the good track record of KEF's drivers, I have quite a good feel about this match for now, unless some folks here have a different...

Hi Guys,What is your favourite place on the net to look for used Naim gear? English, Dutch or German would work for me.Topica has gone cold a bit recently.cheersGus

Hi all I read somewhere that you shouldn't place your TV too close to the speakers.Is this true? Why? How close is too close?cheersGus (rearranging the living room)

I am planning the purchase of my first Naim system and have now almost definitely decided on the 82/180 combination for the amplification. This was chosen in preference to the 52/250 due to the higher cost and also the requirement for a supercap. The...

Now that I have your attention, I'd like to ask a surprise question: "What do you think is the best CD player for a 72/140?

Hi All,What should be the pin assignment for the RCA interconnect between 1. a non-naim pre-amp to Naim 150 power amp? 2. naim 112/Flatcap2 to non-naim power amp? Thanks in advance.

Hi everybody, I use not to biwire my 805S. First question : would it better to bi-wire them with Naim electronics ? Second question : If I "just" single-wire them, which jumpers should I use ? Those provided with the speakers (short length cable B&W brand) ? short length of NACA5 ? Any other idea ? Thanks for your replies. Roro CDX/202-HiCap/135

Greetings from chilly Chicago,Well, my new kit is now proudly sitting on the QS4 rack and I am enjoying (reproduced) music like at no other time in my life. Logic says to just kick back and grow accustomed to it all then survey again for possible...

HiPlease can anyone enlighten me as to their experiences of moving coil cartridge demagnetizers. I have been looking at the Benz model at £200 from Russ AndrewsAre they good value for the differences they give?I have an Ortofon Kontrapunkt "B"...

As an interim stage in upgrading my system I added an olive Nap 250 using nait5 as premap with CD5/flatcap2 driving Spendor 5/3se speakers while waiting for a reasobaly priced nac82 to become available. I was quite surprised at the results. In my view...

I have a pair of black ash SBLs. Over the years they have collected a few small scratches on the lower corners due to impacts with vacuum cleaners, kiddy toys etc.. I also have a small scratch on the top from the cat's claws. The black ash really...

Hi,Sisten 282/supercap/2xnap250-2/cd5/hicapspeaker cable naca51 nap250/2 on bass and midrange 1 nap250/2 on the tweeteror1 nap250/2 on bass1 nap250/2 on the tweeter and midrangeWhat is best?Thank youKent

Greetings all, Last week I purchased my first Naim equipment, 112 and 150 pre & power amps. I’m currently using Mirage speakers and a Micromega CD player. After lengthy in-home audition sessions with the likes of Musical Fidelity, Bryston etc. it became clear that Naim was the equipment for me. I’m thrilled with the equipment, with even my wife being impressed with the sound. Due to some annoying pops from the mains circuit, which is shared by other items in the house, I have an...

Just wanted to wish all a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous 2004...Happy happy,Marc

Anyone got anything to say on these babies? They certainly are popping up in peoples' sistems and systems around the net. What say ye of them?

After reading about air inflated equipment supports,it got me thinking.My cd player is a marantz cd10, a big indutrially built machine from 10 years ago.although it cost £1100 it sounds very hard,too bright,metalic and non analogue.my usual...

Hi, Does anyone know the difference between the original Nap90 and the MK2 version? Cheers, Paul.

This thread will commence (hopefully) at the start of the New Year and not at the end of the current one.For the posting of hi-fi pics the 2003 one is still pertinent for obvious reasons. Regards,Steve.

Help,I have just aquired on loan from a dealer a CDS2 to try as a poss' upgrade to a CDX...... BUT my CDX (p/x) plus balence to buy the CDS2 would be opprox' the cost of a new CDX2. Can all you Naimees give your opinion on this please, it would be...

AllAfter humming and hah-ing about upgrading my speakers (Castle Avons) for rather a long time, I have finally taken the plunge when a very reasonaly prices pair of 2nd hand SBLs became avaiable.I've been running the Castles for over 6 years now...

Is there anyone out there who has listened to all of these different racks and can give an opinion on the comparative strengths and weaknesses of each?Also, considering that the Isoblue and Hutter are relatively close in price, are there any opinions...

Is it just me who thinks SACD playback lacks in balls and timing?

I had a CDS3 on home demo last Friday night, I won't comment on the sound quality but there were a couple of usage issues that I had.I am a CDX owner so I am not familiar with the top loading mech of CDI or CDS2, but I found disk loading on the CDS3...

Just want to know how much the 'chips' retail for?