Hi-Fi Corner

The dust cover of my LP12, which is 14 and a half years old, is looking a bit messy (scratches, smears, fingermarks, dust etc).Getting dust off is easy enough, but does anyone have any ideas on buffing it up a bit so it looks a bit more...

Hi,I have just purchased a DV20xH.Is there any specific tips to know?Is the cart sensible to VTA? What is the optimum tracking force, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2?ThanksJean-Marc

I have Castle winchesters. I have just purchased a CD3.5 and high cap (used of course). I am now interested in purchasing a Naim preamp and amplifier. I listen to large classical music (i.e. Wagner). Please advise what pre amp amp I should be looking...

Hi there,Need some advice for the upgrade.I got CDSII/XPS/NAC82+Hi-cap/NAP250/SBL. I recently have a few demos.- Extra Hi-cap for NAC82 (Home demo)- Supercap2 to NAC82- Fraim at dealer (They just moved the CDX2 from quadraspire original to reference,...

Hi!Is it true that Naim will come out with an upgrade for the current cd players to make it possible to play copy protected CD´s on them? Does anyone know if 1) this is true and 2) what the cost will be and 3) if you need to return the player...

All--I've been a committed Flat Earther since the first time I heard an LP12/Nait 1/Kan system back in 1983 as I was searching for a better tape deck (of all things). The saleman asked what I would be recording from, and when I told him, he did the...

My week-old CD5 has just stopped responding to remote - playback fine and front panel buttons work no problem. I've seen a post on this before - what was the solution (I switched it off and on again after a few seconds which seemed to fix it but is...

I will be hooking up my new Nait 5 and NACA5 cables in a few days and am wondering how long I should expect the equipment to take to settle in. It will be powered on all the time. thanks

I did ask this question a few weeks ago but it appeared to sink without trace! Maplin have 2 models of power inverter on sale at the mo', (one of them a higher power rating than the other) and the prices are pretty good. Just in case anyone isn't...

A friend made a copy of the SACD version of Ryan Adams "Gold" in the following manner:SACD player--> preamp --> tape out --> external A to D converter --> computer hard drive (AIFF format) --> burn discSounds great, although I havent...

I'm considering two floor-standing speakers: ProAc D15 and Spendor S8. I want to put them in my bedroom, which is 12' x 14'. Can anyone tell me if the room is too small for the speakers? Any thought about the boomy sound?

I remember you having a time sorting things...Have you entered the audio bliss stage of listening?Regards,Marc

Hello ladies and gentleman,Current system:CD5Nait5FlatcapIIDali Evidence SpeakersI have the chance of getting a 72/180 combo at a good price, but am wondering if this is a sensible long term investment. The seller will not split the pair.DOes the the...

I've read on here some where that there are two types of black snaic. How do i tell if i own the older or newer version?

ChapsI had the Ron Smith Aerial installed yesterday and naturally I spent most of yesterday evening listening to the wireless, congratulating myself on my own excellent choice of tuner and aerial. It does sound rather good.I was discussing this today...

Anyone have any suggestions for getting the fascia labels of old chrome bumpered kit looking fresh again without risking stripping them off?I don't know whether it is light oxidation, cigarette smoke or (likely) a combination of the two, but a lot of...

Time has come to change the cartridge on my Roksan Xerxes Turntable with Artemiz arm.I also need to purchase a phono stage to go between my TT and my 252.Suggestions are welcome, as are suggestions on dealers in the Leicester area who can do this for ...

Guys if a hi-cap were to power a nait five what leads are required? 5pin, 4 pin or both?Cheers

Can a cd3.5 be shipped succesfully in an original box with the cd transport screw in place but with no tray insert ? Or is the tray insert critical as well? Thanks for any comments/experiences.Jeff A

Anyone?EmmanuelAll opinions are my own, and reflect those of the organisation i work for, even if not stipulated.

As per header.Any wisdom much appreciated. Getting the answer isn't as easy as I thought it would be.Thanks also for the replies to my previous thread on where to get a HiCap S/H. Following the advice given, I'm now awaiting delivery of a 1987 model,...

Yesterday I listened to a system – LP12, Micro Mega cdp, 102,Hi,Napsc/140 and BC Acoustic speakers.It sounds great and the bas is excellent. Deep tied and yet doesn’t hit the stomach.A great combination. The minus is that the price of the...

All -When buying a FlatCap 2 new, what cables are included with the unit? I've got an eye on a 2nd-hand one and neither the seller nor I know what should be with it.I believe he has one SNAIC-5 to power a CD5 and, of course, the power cord.I would...

I would like to share my experience with those copper bar things that connect the binding posts together electrically on speakers which are bi-wirable.Yesterday, i finally got a chance to listen to my upgraded sistem. I got the 72 re-capped and got a...

As our planned revisit to Nick's house to hear his new 252/500 set-up was once again delayed by his ongoing electricity saga, the Riders were getting itchy feet and keen to get out and hear another sistem. Under the influence of alcohol, David Coster...