Hi-Fi Corner

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A mate just told me that he recommends switching the red and black speaker connectors round as it *can* make a huge difference...any thoughts?Cheers,Andrew

Hi all. I have a couple of tuner questions for which any help would be appreciated. I am interested in purchasing a new tuner, hopefully sometime this summer. Because I love my new Naim electronics (200/202) and understand that Naim also has an...

I'm sure this question has been asked before but I just can't seem to find it in the forum.Here goes. Does it make any sonic difference as to which way the 5pin din is connected between my stage line and Hi-cap? There is a small plastic band with...

FolksOf late there seems to be more and more people contemplating this. Some have actually gone ahead and done it. Is it the VFM scale at work? Are some getting to the point where they actually resent the gear because of price?? Surely the next...

Hey there all, I'm basically coming round to the idea that Sbl's are for me.....Yes I know I've not been favourable towards them in the past...but opinions can change ...can't they Anyhow I have recently been searching high & low for a pair of Sbl's in walnut,cherry or anything other than black..no WAF you see!........newer the better ..... Any ideas where I might find some??? Cheers Mad Boy Matt

Hi there, I was just wondering if its better to power a snaxo with a dedicated hicap, or if its poss to power it with a supercap & if this would sound better than the hi even though it is also powering a pre?? Thoughts on this one.... please Cheers, Mad Boy Matt

As vigilant readers of this forum will know I have made some significant upgrades in the last few months.... one pair of the NAP135s in the sixpack was replaced with a NAP300 and the XPS1 gave way to the XPS2. The CDS3 is on order and hopefully should...

Hi,I have CD2/72/hicap/250 with IBL's (MKII's) on the end. I would like some more bass which the IBL's seem to be lacking. Would you suggest hanging onto the IBL's and buying a SUB? I have read that the REL Strata III works well but if anything seems...

Hi,there has been talk concerning Copy Protected CDs on the Forum, and everybody knows Naim position on this matter, clearly explained in the last Newsletter.For your information, I have hear the following on the French radio:It seems that a large...

Dear All,I got into a deep Hi-Fi discusion with wife the other day, (this is unusual in itself as her comments are mainly along the 'turn it down/off' variety), and found myself trying to explain what a Flat Earth system is.After getting in a right...

Well a further basic question from me I'm affraid. Is it correct that there should be 2 link plugs with a NAC82, 1 x 4pin and 1 x 5pin. Does the side extension only act as a cover for one of the sockets and not provide any pins?Brendan

Ron Smith is retiring and closing his business. This is a true talent the audio industry will lose forever.I recall the sound of his Chevy pulling up in the drive out jumps Ron and his team. You know from that very moment he was in charge and sure...

Did anybody matched TRIANGLE ANTAL or ZERIUS with NAIT 5, I am considering this combination.

I read on the Naim Spring Newsletter that the new burndy that connects the cds(1,2 or 3) to the XPS (1or 2) is a significant upgrade over the old one. I am a cds 2 owner. Does anyone have any experience with this burndy upgrade, specifically on a cds...

Hello. The acronym "PRaT" is used a lot here, but can someone please concisely define it's three components in everyday terms for me (and other newbies)? Thank you.

I know it is off topic for a Naim forum but quite a few of you seem knowledgeable about Spendor speakers. I'm interested in knowing if someone knows of the differences between the Spendor S100P and the SP100. I own the S100P and it has been...

Hi Guys,One way or another we have all experienced problems with the mains supply. This forum has many posts regarding ways to clean the mains, and I have just come across another possibility, ( at least it is new to me) and would like an opinion of...

ok a few questions here, I believe those who say mains effects the sound.what is the properties of a poor mains supply? I here that a mains supply with a lot of noise is bad, now what is this noise? is it the AC current which I understand is somewhere...

I'm a bit confused about what leads would have been supplied as standard with a new 52 and 82. Is it correct that an 82 is supplied without any leads but a 52 has a Burndy only?Brendan

Does anyone know whether Spendor S-8/S-6 or ProAc Response D15 Speakers are good match for Nait 5? My room is 12' x 14' and I'm wondering if Nait 5 has sufficient power to drive those speakers?

I've recapped my Hi-Cap and 250 and been blown away be the improvements. My 72 is of the same vintage (1989) and although I think it sounds great, I'm curious as to whether the 72 will benefit as much as the Hi-Cap and 250 have. Can anyone tell me how...

A number of comments have now made reference to a Naim subwoofer now in development. I am rather surprised at this - if it is true - as I had thought Naim's approach to subwoofers was simply that if you really want deep bass, weight and scale, you...

I see that Robert Harley has recommended a Nait 5 along with a CD5 as part of his "recommended systems" in this months The Absolute Sound. The total system cost is $15,450 USD. Where did the rest of the money go? Why, to a pair of Wilson Audio...