Hi-Fi Corner

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I was just browsing through the spring newsletter and noticed 1) the venerable NAP 250 has had some significant design changes, 2) cosmetic updates will be available for some older gear to make them visually compatible with the new reference series...

I am planning on borrowing a pair of 135s from my dealer to try with my active sbls (with existing 2 x 250). IIRC the 135s should be connected to the tweeters. Comments regarding this from anyone who has gone this route would be appreciated. (Also any...

How much should a second hand 140 cost?

I had my electricity meter replaced by the company yesterday and what a shock I was in for. After an hour or so to warm up again my system [cd5, fcII, 32.5, Hi, 250] was dramatically improved more musical and deeper more tuneful bass. The improvement was at least as big as the 10mm^2 separate spurs. The 'new' meter was a 15 year old unit replacing an even older one. Does anyone have a similar experience? Could it simply be remaking the 100A electrical contacts on clean copper at the meter...

Hello all,yes, I love the volume control of my Nait 5.With serious listening I put the knob somewhere between 10 o'clock and 12 o'clock. And when the Nait 5 amplifies background noise then the knob is around 8 o'clock. Thus a wide control range,...

could anyone tell me the output rating of the 140?thanks

Hi. Big blackout in NYC and major East Coast cities in US. Power just came back on where I work, but still is out where I live. After checking that my family is fine, my thoughts have turned to my Naim stereo equipment (is this normal?). OK, here's...

What happens when you hit the Mono button on a Pre ? Does the pre average the channels and if so, isn't this likely to cause audio 'funnies' to happen - bits of information getting canceled etc./dl

For those who have had the experience(Or in the middle of it.) Could you offer a sense of what to expect those first weeks??Have you had a chance to fiddle with(in any way)how you dress the cables and where on your rack(FRAIM?)it sounds best?Your...

As you all know, certain cd players have a volume control built in, enabling (at least in theory) an ultra-simple two-component system wherein the cd player feeds the amp directly.I understand that for most (maybe all) applications, component...

i 'm currently using a mission 761 speakers. i got it dirt cheap from my friend last year roughly around GBP50. just wondering, when did this speakers first came out? regardsrafizi

Hello All,Can anyone offer an explanation as to why the Naim interconnect cable sounds better than some of the most expensive cables. I bought some Kimber KCAG silver cable some years ago and every now and then I try it between source components and...

Paul, Doug,Now that we are on Version 3 of the Naim Forum, can I be awkward and remind you that when version 2 was introduced, there was discussion over the loss of the wealth of valuable information from the original forum, including many gems from...

Not having any idea about Mana stuff, I thought it a good idea to check it out, as anything would be better than the rack my stuff is on. But what do I need? I haven't even seen this stuff so haven't a clue, but there is a lot of it about on the used...

A Quandry has presented itself. After upgrading my NAIT 3r with a Flatcap to the pre-amp stage, I am now wandering if the Bi-Amping route is the next logical step. At the moment I am considering getting hold of a second hand NAP 90/3 sourcing it from...

Just an idea!Everybody always goes on about mains and how important it is but has anyone ever tried using an Online UPS (Uninterruptible PSU) with their Naim equipment?This should give the cleanest mains possible as you are running off the...

I know not all HiFi magazines are regarded as great, and I also know they offer very different opinions of what think is good or bad.But there used to be a HiFi magazine that was out a while ago, I think it was called "HiFi review". They had....well...

Hello All!Any ideas on which speakers I should upgrade to, I’ am currently using Dynaudio 42’s.I have already tried the Contour 1.1 and the ProAC Tablette 8 but I still prefer my 42’s. My room is small (13x12ft) so I still need to...

I know much has been written about this subject but I haven't found an answer to my specific situation in the old posts...Having just four shelves on my QS rack, with a CD2 and 102 (soon to be 82!) on the two top shelves:Should I put the hi-cap on...

I have the recommended AV setup namely AV2, NAP150, NAPV175, but I should like to combine the system for music aswell as AV. Unfortunately it seems that the highest upgrade I can go is NAC202,NAP200, SCII, i.e. the highest preamp with an AV...

After 3 weeks runnin in the 362 now sounds superb, what a great upgrade- similar as going from the 52 to the 552. Lets hope it keeps going.Definately recommended!!!!!

I see That Hi-Fi+ has reviewed the SL2. However, the new issue is not available yet in North America. Has anyone read this review? I'm curious to read what they have to say.Paul

Hi,I have a system which comprises a Rotel CDP, 32.5/110 and AE1s (all on Hutter). I'd like to improve it a bit. Most people agree that a 140's better than a 110 (although I see it more as a presentation thing), but can either drive a pair of AE1s...

I was wondering if anyone has tried these, and what the result had been. At present, I am using a Rega 2 sitting on a sheet of contiboard which is then spiked onto a heavy, floor standing record-storage cabinet. Floor is concrete.John D. Rodger