Hi-Fi Corner

I bought a CD5/202/200/FC2 system for my little brother. He loves it. He is currently auditioning the Nautilus 804. He enjoys the speakers. However, when the volume is at the 10 o'clock position, I can hear a cracking noise. The noise plays with each...

Good review of the 202 / 200 in February's HFN. Forget who was reviewing it but thought it to be the best pre / power combo at the price (as long as you're not after a "valve sound".cheersmatt

Hello all, I always leave my system 'ON' all the time. this morning I heard a strange noise from the speaker. Soon After that I found out that there was no light from indicator lamp of Hicap, 72 & CD3. The Hicap casing was pretty hot, CD3 casing seem OK (warm). Is there any protection switch inside Hicap? Did anybody have this experience?. My 250 is still on at that time and seem OK. I don't know if the 72 still OK or not. The selector switch on 72 was at CD position when I went to sleep...

Hi thereI wonder if anyone out there has tried this comparison.On the pre-amp side of things I currently have an 82 powered by a Hicap and NAPSC. My Dynavector DV-20XL comes in and encounters the 525 boards within the 82. However, I recently acquired...

Hi all,My apologies for this question, I know it was discussed before, but the "NAIM forum search" only gave “too many threads…” as a feedback:I’ve got the option on offer for a rather newish NAC 52 vs the Demo-model of an...

2 pack or 4 packAnyone auditioned 4x135's(olive) versus 2 x new 250's into SBL's.Does the new amps improvements re detail/space(007's and a bigger transformer for smoother mains)outweigh the shear grunt of 4x135's.They are about the same money.Here...

Having changed to a S-XPS burndy for my CDS2 to XPS I am overall impressed. However, I have lost much of my bottom end. I'm convinced that this is not just a better presentation of low frequency information by the new cable but a lack of what is...

Hello everyoneI'm new to the board but have enjoyed reading your postings and browsing the archive. I am now the proud owner of a SH 82 and 180 and its been a quantum leap from the nait 3 ( much as I love it).I wondered if the MM boards in my nait...

I currently use an Arcam Alpha Plus CD player. The rest of my system is as follows:-Linn LP12 (Valhalla) with Alphason Xenon arm and AT-F5 cartridge (in need of replacement), Naim Nait 3 amp and Proac Tablette speakers. I am considering a second hand...

Last thirsday I’ve updated all 4 drivers in my SBLs. Rumours reported that there is a running-in period of some 6 weeks to be expected. Nevertheless, it was 3 hours enough to appreciate the result. Perhaps I stand alone with my...

Has anyone done the comparison? I'll be buying 2nd hand, so can't dem. I'm soreley tempted by the remote control facility...FWIW, I prefer the sound of the 32.5 (non-aligned) boards. Pre-amp will be powered by a HiCap. Upstream is a CD5/HiCap (that...

Hi,I was having a bit of fun yesterday expeimenting with interconnects.The ones being compared were:Chord Anthem 1m £229.00Kimber KCAG 1/2 m £230.00 (£378.00 for 1m)Kinber KCAG 1/2 m attenuated by 10db £230.00 (£378.00...

Hi,Got a CD5 and NAC102 (inc NAPSC) and looking to buy a power supply as upgrade.Do I go for FlatCap2 (to power both?) or stretch to a HiCap on just one of them (and which one)?Thanks in advance,Dave.

hello guys,before i take the plunge can anyone enlighten me on the new 250. does it have an internal trip when overheating like the old 250?? OR . have naim overcome this problem with the new 250.?? ive heard its a complete new design, is this...

I'm totally in love with the look of the Fraim...but it's sooooo expensive.How much of an improvement would a Fraim make to my system (Nait5,CD5,FC2) or would it be a complete waste of money (sonically - still beautiful piece of furniture!)....

When reading the enthusiastic essays on 135s I can’t help but realize that there is no mono bloc any more in today’s Naim’s sortiment. Or am I wrong?graphoman

Hi,As part of my next batch of upgrading, I intend to change the K9 currently fitted to my Linn Axis/Akito with a dynavector MC (Dealer recommendation and a good price).Obvious phono stage would be a stageline, but are there any others I should...

Hi guysI got the 42 today. The serial number is 9163, and that makes it a 1983 vintage.What I would like to know is what are the differences between the 42 and the 42-5? I know the 42-5 works off dual supplies and the 42 off a single rail supply, but...

OK - the 5i and CD5i were just announced, and part of the reason given for the improvements (OK - not really heard them yet, but lets pretend for now, 'k?) was due to trickle down technology from the higher range, or so I read somewhere.Now...here's...

I live in central London in a ground floor flat. As I cannot fit a decent roof mounted antenna has anyone else managed to get decent reception from an indoor type in similar circumstances and if so with what? I am using a Quad FM4.Regards,John.

I hope it'll mark one of a hifi lover's milestone (at least when upgrading from my good old 102).Up to now my biggest ever upgrade was from CD3 to CDX. Well, I can hardly wait....a happy naimee.Reto

Anyone remember that thing we did to our 82s that involved snipping a cable tie near the balance pot?I seem to remember it worked. A bit.Can you do the same to a 52?Tim

Has anybody used a Sugden A21p power amp with a 62 pre amp or similar.Are there any reasons it wont match electrically or sonicallyI am thinking of replacing my 110. Thanks Fatcat

After the old Acos arm died on my Planar three, I bought a new RB250. ( I am told this is better than the 300 once I have finished with the upgrades from OL - oh and its about £60 cheaper).Wow what an improvment this small outlay makes, the new...