Hi-Fi Corner

The new Royd website is up and running! You can see it at www.roydaudio.com.The historical information for the retired models is still incomplete, along with the distributor and retailer listings. We're also on the lookout for reviews of the RR1, RR2...

HiI've looked on the forum archive (and in the manual) but could anyone confirm the order I should power off my Naim equipment please.I have CD5, Nait 5 and Flatcap 2.RegardsGeoff

Does it take as long to run in following a re-cap as from new? I'm about to replace my old 82 with an old 52 and am having it re-capped before I get it. Brendan

Does anyone know if the NACA5 connector will plug directly into the back of the Spark III or if it is too wide/narrow? Will I need to modify the end of the speaker cable? thanks much.

My Prefix is alraedy 8 years old. In this time some was surely improved. I assigned therefore my dealer to supplyto me with a new. My dealer cannot supply, since a new is offered shortly. How long do I have to still wait?Ulrich

Can someone please enlighten me as to the retail price of a pair of new 'K' boards for a Naim preamp. Also, what is the secondhand value for a pair that are a few years old in unmarked condition?Paul

Hi everyone,I want to buy a second hand NAC32.5 and someone just told me that some of them are fitted with the NA729/1 boards. Has anyone ever heard of them? What are the sonic benefits? Will I be loosing too much if I use a NAC32.5 without them? Any...

NAC552, Akiva and new Lingo: A weekend to tempt me!Last weekend the Sound Organisation (York), many thanks guys and especially David!, came round to let me hear and borrow some new kit: the new Lingo, Akiva and NAC552!Just for the record I have an...

can someone point me to a discussion on what vintages (by serial number) of isobariks are the best buys? i seem to recall some very specific information on this some time ago.enjoyken

At the moment I have a Thorens TD-160 MK II with a plain cartridge (Ortofon OMB 20).I know there is a Linn Basik + akito + Grado Platinum for sale at 225 pound.Fair price or a bit steep ?Or should I put the money in a better cartridge for the Thorens ...

In Honor of J.A. Toon's excellent topic, I offer this post from the Old Forum.- GregB

First post, so here goes (system: CDX2, 112+FC2, 250, fraim, ProAc Response SC1.) After finally getting my sweaty paws on my bonus, I decide that rather than doing something practical like paying down some of my mortgage, I'll replace my CD5 with a...

Whats the latest on the NAP200 (the 180 replacement)? I heard rumours it was due soon.Whats the grapevine say about a replacement for the 250 / 135? (Perhaps a NAP300?)

After deciding I could do better than my Project Phono box I went ahead and bought the MM phono boards for my amp. Second hand. I installed them. I powered up. I cried.The amp has never had boards in before and I can't really trundle along to the...

anyone out there had a chance to see or hear a "D-Wave " built by the guys from Neat ? I've been told it puts the Frame to shame.....looks cool....Thanks Steve

Ok. I read the new newsletter on the main web site on Saturday and thought it was really interesting.Can't seem to find anyone mentioning it here.So?P

Having been so impressed by the improvements brought about by the recent upgrades to my system (CD 3.5, NAC202) I’m thinking seriously now about my NAP250 (bought 1986). Cheapest option is to get it recapped but I’m reluctant to spend...

I am impressed by the knowledge,civility and eclectic taste of forum members.For this reason i assume there are several musicians of various abilities taking part in these discusions.Looking at my living room it's almost comical the disparity in...

CAN ANYONE EXPLAINS WHAT DO THIS FORUM USUALLY UNDERSTAND FOR "IMHO" AND "PRAT"

One steady hot topic in this forum is concerning dedicated mains spurs; threads are written mainly by British (& North American)NAIM friends, also referring to specialized terms such as “Multi socket (?) Consumer units”, etc. My question to our Swiss NAIM fraternity: Have any of you experimented with dedicated mains spurs, especially in (typical Swiss) Rental Flats ? Maybe one of you is even an electrician or electrical engineer, who may comment on the Swiss electrical supply...

Hello,I do not currently own any NAIM equipment, but I certainly aspire (I hope to save for an entry-level NAIT5/CD5/FC2 system w/ bookshelf speakers; possibly Epos, JMLab, Neat, or Dynaudio). I recently found the following post, dated July 2000, on...

The last time I'd resealed my SBLs was around 6 months ago, and since then I've made quite a few upgrades, but over the last 3 months I've settled with my current system (not a single change just tweaking)...My system was 'spot-on' musically, but for...

Hi everybodyWould it be worth running a Lyra Helikan through a naim phono card (in an 82), or is this severely limiting its performance?Rest of equipment is LP12, Aro.Currently only have an MM card, so would need to change this (how much are these...

Due to some extension work we're undertaking, it looks like I might have the opportunity to convert the old kitchen into a music room and I'd appreciate the advice of those on the forum on how best to lay it out.The room is pretty small, 11ft x 10ft,...

Please forgive me for venturing out of The Padded Cell, but as a long time lurker and occasional meaningless contributor I couldn’t help but comment on some of the ideas that surface on hi-fi forums from time to time.One of the cornerstones of...