Hi-Fi Corner

Currently I have the following system which sounds very good and balanced, thanks to a very good dealer in Stafford, but the 'itchy ear syndrome' has flared up again and I would like your thoughts on moving up.CDX / 102+Napsc+HiCap / 140 with Ruark...

I have my Royd Abbot floorstanders' spikes on "stands-unique" protective chips on top of old solid victorian wooden floorboards.I have read a bit about the Mana soundbases really improving the sound but have any forum members tried them with fast...

Hi Mark, I tried to mail you directly, but I'm afraid it failed. I would like to discuss with you "off-line",re your recent thread 52/282, as I'm in a similar situation. I would appreciate your reply to ursmarti@bluemail.ch Thanks & regards Urs, Switzerland

Have lurked on and off for some time. I've got to the stage with my hifi where I'm a little disillusioned with the experience.I have a CD3.5, Nait3R working as a pre-amp and a NAP90 driving Neat Mistique 2s via Chord Rumour cable. I've gradually found...

FolksI've always enjoyed those posts wherein someone talks about the difference an upgrade or a new component has made to their listening enjoyment, so I thought I'd offer up my own. Some 10 weeks, ago, I sent my trusty old LP12 off for service at my...

Hello Chaps,Just got news of the new mains block from the German Naim Distributor, Music Line (The Power Hedgehog). It can handle up to eleven mains outputs.Has anyone tried it yet? Price here in Germany is 798 euros.Regards. Robert

Hi folks,Am I likely to get any interference with my Naim system if I put an AV receiever in my equipment rack?Any thoughts?CheersDave

NAC82 system works fine till you plug a 3.5 CD player in - soon as the interconnect is in place the 82 dies - none of the other sources is earthed and suspect it may be something to do with the Naim CD earthing the pre-amp - perhaps due to something...

I'm reluctant to spend the money on a Stageline as I don't play vinyl that often. There's a rave review of the NAD PP-2 in this month's Hi-Fi News. Does anybody know anything about this? It's about a quarter of the price. Can it really be as good as...

I got mine in 91'ish and my question is do they need servicing.I had the pillar replaced in 96 when I got a ARKIV MKI, it improved the tracking of the cartridge.I am considering a new cartridge and want to know if I should do anything with the ARO at...

It looks like they have totally ripped off Naim. This arm looks like it could be the (fraternal twin)brother..... Marc She asked for a Grand piano. All I could give her was an upright organ... [This message was edited by Marc Newman on MONDAY 25 August 2003 at 14:32.]

Rael againI am just about to get my system delivered 252/300/SCII to accompany CDXII/XPS2 which I am siting in my dining room in the centre of the house to keep the neighbours calm, size 11ft x 20ft approx.I am interested to hear peoples views on a...

Chris,Could NANA come up with a manual to complete this tough but necessary task?In the mean time,is there a bench mark for the amount of torque for the Phillips screws?Regards,MarcShe asked for a Grand piano.All I could give her was an upright organ...

My dealer recently mentioned that there was one in the pipeline for approximately £1,500 - anayone else heard anything?CDSII, 52, 135's and SF Electa Amator II's

Hi,I have some Linn cable from some DMS isobariks that I am trying to identify. It looks pretty identical to NACA5, but is much more pliable and has a shinier finish. It is most likely 1986ish vintage, anyone know the model number or whatever it is...

Hi, I need some guidance and advice please ?The system:CDX2Nac 92R (NAC 282 ordered !)Hi-Cap2 x NAP250Castle Howard S3 speakers (NAC A5 cable)REL Storm subI dearly love this setup !! With only one minor issue:At normal listening volume levels the...

Paging :- Mekon I've had a disastrous week, and managed to lose every thing on this Bl--dy computer So could you please e.mail to me both yours and Matts e.mail addresses, thanks. Oldie.

In connecting up my mac this weekend to the stereo I got some leads from maplins.I got a four phono to 5 pin din as I need in and out for the mac.Well one of the channels dosn't work, is this a dodgy lead or is it configured differently? Luckily I had...

I'm about to change from one rack to 2 and to optimise setup I am hoping to keep the transformers from the powered components away from the more sensitive ones. Does anybody know which side the transformers are in a 250, XPS and supercap. I guess its...

Hi, I'm wondering if there are any restrictions concering length of cable connection bet. an LP 12 and the pre(sound quality, etc). My problem is that I could not place the source near the pre... Thanks. Reto [This message was edited by Reto D on MONDAY 25 August 2003 at 07:50.]

I apologize in advance for bringing this topic up, cause it has probably been talked about to death on this forum.But recently I have discovered segments in the audio industry divided between flat earth and round earth. I am aware that Naim and some...

For those who have a Nait 5, when the volume is turned down, do you still hear a buzz through the speakers? My Nait 5 makes a buzz noise, which I apprehend to be a bit more pronounced than is ussual with Naim. When I use the nait 5 as a pre-amp only...

Copland CDA822I have heard is a very fine CD player. I am thinking of booking an audition between the Copland and a s/h bare CDX. Has anyone ever listened to the Copland ?, what were your impressions ?Ian Marsh

Beware!! The scams continue!! These 135's for auction on Ebay are not the seller's to sell, nor are they in his/her possession. The seller/con man has basically lifted the photo's and wording from an auction that ended unsold on 02/08/03 I do know the...

Hi folks,would adding an AV receiver to my Nait5, CD5 cause any interference either from the large power amps or from the radio receiver?cheersDave