Hi-Fi Corner

Having just read some of Nick Ss thread on the CDX question, I note a lot of talk about ground loops causing problems.I am concerned as I imgine some others may be about how to avoid this with multiple sources, so a master class on the subject would...

The 'freeview' service for digital tv broadcast in the UK now offers upto about a dozen channels (found approx between channels 80 and 100) of radio broadcast. Channels include classic fm, jazz fm, kiss, bbc 1 to 4 along with others. When played as 2...

Last week I went down to the new naim dealer Audio Republic in Leeds for a general discussion on the new Pre-Amps.Very interesting it was too, I ended up borrowing the new 282 Pre for a week. First impressions after 2-3 days was yes it's good but...

I'm being lent a hi cap by my bro to try for a couple of weeks. He powers his CD with it. We can't find the instructions and the lead he has is a five pin. Do I have to find a 4 pin to connect to my system 72/140?CheersMartin

please recommend speakers for nac72/nap140/hicap.i am trying to upgrade my speakers.thanks,js

I had the pleasure last night to borrow a CDX2 from my dealer so i could compare it to the CDS2 and get a good idea which direction naim is going. The rest of my system is NAT01/CDS2/52/500/ WB ACT 2 all on WB Triptych and Asside carbon fiber support...

I see from some posts here that some of you made it to the Bristol show. I went along to experience the new DVD-A formatDid anyone experience the Arcam demo in the little room next to their main area where someone was trying to show off the merits of...

....and only managed to get something to eat at 11pmOut of interest I've borrowed a CD5 which I've got for a week. It's been plugged into my lowly Nait2 so I can have a play.Now, I've just come across a horrific discovery, going to have to spend some...

Of course it is always preferable to place each individual component on its own shelf. But for reasons of domestic tranquility I may need to limit myself to one taller rack rather than two shorter ones. Shelves will be at a premium.One option I have...

All I get is a round red circule with a line in it.Why can't I see your pictures?

Nobody is going to mention this?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...24069&category=14973 Stock picture, stock description, brand new with no reserve, zero feedback seller. Am I out of line here? Judd

I've just finished reading the review of the Wilson Audio WATT 7 and Puppy 7 and while it is a good read I cant stand the looks of them Sprayed Ferrari Yellow he used them with a pair of 8ft speaker cables costing £29,000 and did'nt seem at all...

Can anyone provide contact details for Koetsu in Japan. My Rosewood Sig is in need of a rebuild and there is no local distributor in Sweden.Best regardsHans

Hi Folks!Just out of curiousity, is there any specific reason why Naim switched the speaker terminals and is this the same on all power amps? I mean the left output on the right side and vice versa... I've never encounterd this on any other ...

There are some who insist that blind AB ABX testing proves that there are no real differences between many hifi components, and that those who cliam to hear differences are fools.Many blind tests give a 50/50 result the same as pure chance.But there...

I heard that the Flutterbuster can drive a Rega 3 at 33/45 without dismantling the deck. If this is true, I want one NOW as, after the Massive Attack debacle, I've got paranoid about bearing damage by knocking the spindle when removing/replacing the...

The first review of the 52.

Iwonder if anyone out there has a solution for a slightly annoying buzzing from one of my supercaps, they have had the transformers checked by two differant Dealers and both said that they were tighened up to Naim's spec.It is intermitant and I think...

After a turntable upgrade for the 2nd system (Planar 3 or the likes of). I've seen a few available at the oposite end of the country. Are couriers or the post office to be trusted with them if theyre properly packed, or is there a risk of oil bearing...

MuchachosLooking at the speaker cabling used by the gang at the Bristol show, the ( white ) stuff used did seem to be somewhat thicker than the NACA5 I use.Am I just imagining this? Is it just me? Or do I not have NACA5? Always a possibility.Mike

Hi All Here's an interesting observation. I got a Pioneer PDR-609 CD recorder a couple of day's ago and from cold it was so awful I could'nt stay in the same room as it, while I played a few Cds to warm it up. By the next day it had substantially...

I am looking for a reasonably good used cd3.5. How much does it cost at the moment?Prefably around Sheffield.Thanks

Since the launch of the new ‘Classic’ range of products, I’ve enjoyed the rave reviews posted here on virtually all of the new kit, with the exception of the Hicap2. Almost 4 weeks ago, I took delivery of a Hicap2, which replaced my...

After readig the rather bad review of the NAC5 in a HIFI+ review of the NAP300 I was wondering if the good people at Naim have any plans to bring out another cable (as it has been around for 10 years now) or thoughts of the review. I, like many other...

MuchachosDropped into Martin Kleiser to pick up a black SNAIC ( celebrating Man U 3 - Juve 0 ) and could not help noticing two new, and VAST, loudspeakers. Enthusiastic as ever, the manager Colin Macey gave me a quick demo, via the hard drive server (...