Hi-Fi Corner
MuchachosHaving been considering cables for a while, I phoned Sondek Meister Colin Macey of Martin Kleiser to discuss my speaker cables. He sold me my first Naim kit around 1990, and the NACA 5 that went with it. Cutting to the chase, he made a...
Hi thereI seem to have a bit of a problem with my LP12/Ittok. It is an early 80s unit (I think) and the cable has gone a bit dodgy in the right channel. I can hear buzzes through the right 'speaker when I wiggle it although I can get it to a point...
After installing the 552 6 months ago, I stated how after a couple of weeks you wonder if its any better because you get used to the sound.Well 6 months later and with the spur well and truely run in, I can honestly say I never thought it possible for...
HiI am new to the Naim world of Hifi and would like to know if a Prefix needs a power supply or if it can run off of the Nait3.
´ve got a Naim system.I wonder I can use a sound style ,sound organization or Atacama equinox table for my system.Here in Portugal it´s impossible to find a quadraspire or a Mana table.I´ve got a cd 5 and I don´t know if glass...
As a relatively newish member of the forum, I have a question relating back to the 'golden' days of olive/black naim gear.Where is a 72 in the general pecking order of olde worlde pre-amps before naim ruined the external designs? If it ain't broke.....
If amp and power supply caps have to be replaced every 10 years, how long do speaker drive units last? Are there any guidelines for speakers? I ask because my SBLs are now well past 10 years and although functioning well (I believe) may have slowly...
Chaps,Has anyone here tried a pair of Living Voice speakers with their Naim amps?I've heard a couple of pairs of these, and was seriously impressed. They are high efficiency floorstanders (about 94db/w) and work rather well with valve amps. I'm very...
Hiya folks.My wife rather likes her Nait-2, which we've now had for a little under three years. I don't think it has ever been recapped, and more recently its power chord has been 'bunnied' (there is always a risk of this with houserabbits) which...
Hi all, I’m currently comparing my CDS2 with a CDX2 and XPS, since I prefer the front-loading system to the top-loader – BUT I want the music from the CDS2 !! (CDS2 and record player both need a top shelf - another rack is out & wall mounting is very difficult) Previous findings in this forum indicated a close call between these two models, provided an XPS-2 is used. My current demo experience simply confirms these results: Comparing CDX2 and XPS (old type – at least...
ChrisWill you please e-mail me at chris@motech.demon.co.uk I have a spare Puck for you, but don't have your address.Chris
Hi folks.In a nod toward the Dynavector vs. Naim thread, I am planning to do the unthinkable and order a cartridge without audition. I know this is risky, but I can't find anyone who has a demo model and generally all reviews I've seen have been at...
I thought it would be worth letting you guys know about my latest cable addition.Until recently I'd been using a transport/dac fronting my Nait 5/hicap. Along the way I decided to upgrade the digital interconnect and started doing some research on the...
Help me out please. I have a small AV system in my study comprising of a Kenwood RDS surround sound receiver, mission 730 front speakers, Rega Aras rear speakers and a JVC mid speaker. The receiver does not have a dedicated sub woofer output so can I...
I'm going to buy another turntable (I still have about 2000 LP's in storage from 12 years ago) and would like to be able to play them. It will probably be a secondary source (maybe) as LP's are not available in Vietnam and CD's here cost only...
If I installed a Naim Frame -On a scale of 1 to 10 and what improvements could I expect to a 552 and supercap (with groove on another shelf) ps I hated the Mana which is why I am hesitant.
Not sure which one of these moves made the difference but....If you're a NAPSC user--do not forget the NAPSC's power umbilical when performing your plug-cleaning chores (as I usually do). Either the action of plugging/unplugging the umbilical into my...
Does anybody know whether the matrix decoding system as used in the Naim AV1 works with ye olde worlde SQ/QS matrix from the Quadraphonic era? Any AV1 owners kept their machine despite the onslaught of Dolby/DTS (not to mention the AV2)?Cheers,pm
The main topic is: 10 sq mm vs 25 sq mm.Let’s turn back to your replay from MONDAY 18 March 2002 where you’ve reported that you have tried both these thicknesses for mains spur. That time you even made a remark, you missed Naim...
I am still using an ancient TDK CD lens cleaner....the one with the little brushes that plays a little ditty whilst cleaning. Looking at the bristles, it seems well and truly past it now, though it does still seem to be effective .....if I don`t clean...
If I must choose, which is the best first-step upgrade for my 202 - the Flatcap2 or the NAPSC? The 202 is currently drawing power from a 90/3 amp.
I am going to make a record cleaning machine and have read many threads on this forum and would like some additional advice. I have purchased a very small shop vac and will likely enclose it in a box with the manual "record spinner" on top of the box....
Ive been looking at the Wilmslow Audio site recently and the 'modern day' version of the Deccavolt in particular. Iv'e long fancied building my own speakers, (being a chippy it's nice to be surounded by your own handywork), and am interested in there...
am thinking of an upgrade, and am not really sure what's gonna make the biggest difference. at present I have cdx/xps 102/napsc/hi 180 sbl's.i guess my options are1) replace cdx with cds22) replace hicap with supercap (is this wasted on a 102?)3)...
A few years back I had a chance to hear the Avalon Arcus with Naim gear. The sound was very good. I am now thinking about speakers and wonder if anyone is using Avalon speakers with good results?Thanks.