Hi-Fi Corner

CeriPosted: 05 February 2003Last Updated: 05 February 2003
The fuse on my HiCap has just blown.Where's the best place to get a new one from?Would a dealer keep these type of fuses?Thanks for any replies.Ceri
jaydPosted: 13 December 2002Last Updated: 05 February 2003
I just scored a pair of the abovementioned speakers for the seemingly laughable price of $212.50.I love eBay.However, I admit I've never heard Elas of any Mk before. Can any of you Ela owners tell me just what I've purchased? Any idea how sensitive...
raymondPosted: 05 February 2003Last Updated: 05 February 2003
Hello to all.Does anyone have any information on the IAS Beaulieu loudspeakers circa 81. I believe they went down to 23hz- 6db and the -3db point was 31hz. They delivered 93db for 1watt at1khz, 100hz and 10khz. Thats all the info I have. Any info...
minimePosted: 04 February 2003Last Updated: 05 February 2003
can anyone help i want to know the difference in appearence between blue heaven and blue angel interconnects thanks
Trevor BennettPosted: 01 February 2003Last Updated: 05 February 2003
At the moment I am using the supercap for the 82 and a hi-cap for the snaxo but what if i used the supercap for the snaxo and got another hi-cap for the 82(that would be 2 for the 82).Any thoughts? Trevor
HaddockPosted: 03 February 2003Last Updated: 05 February 2003
Does anybody have any experience of using the Quadraspire QAV tables with Naim.I need to find a new way of supporting my equipment now that my CDs are outgrowing the shelves in my press (cupboard) and are pushing the hi fi out.I don't want a "tower"...
bec143Posted: 04 February 2003Last Updated: 04 February 2003
How do ya'll think a cd5/flatcap/112/hicap/150 would go with a Wilson Benesch Orator? Seems like the load is reasonable, with lots of room for future upgrades. I want better speakers right now, not a better source, since I think that a CD5 is just ...
BigH47Posted: 11 January 2003Last Updated: 04 February 2003
This may indeed be a re-cap. Is there definite symptoms of equipment needing a re-cap?Howard
quickiePosted: 22 January 2003Last Updated: 04 February 2003
Anyone know if the drive belts for a LP12/Xerxes are the same size?There is a guy on ebay selling LP12 belts(not Linn ones)When I asked if he had any for a Xerxes,he asked for the dimensions,I gave them to him and he told me they were the same as the...
minimePosted: 03 February 2003Last Updated: 04 February 2003
just got some chord solid which has been used the wrong way round by the last owner, i spoke to chord they say changing it around now would have detremental effect. any thought's.
Richard DanePosted: 29 January 2003Last Updated: 04 February 2003
With the impending release of the new CDS3 CD player we are getting a large number of enquiries asking us how long we will be running our special CDS-CDSII upgrade scheme.Our intention is to cease this scheme on the 31st March, 2003. Obviously we need...
sydPosted: 02 February 2003Last Updated: 04 February 2003
It's taken over a week but at last I've managed to get my Briks to sound right. They've been moved about a lot (not easy as they are very heavy) but at last the heavy, stodgy and boomy bass has been tamed, the midrange is in the right proportions and...
JustinPosted: 02 February 2003Last Updated: 04 February 2003
Can anybody suggest a suitable power supply capacitor (say 8000 to 15000 mf) that is available domestically. Who makes good ones over here?ThanksJudd
AL4NPosted: 31 January 2003Last Updated: 04 February 2003
Just purchased a wind up solar powered radio(mono)for the missus(well she does iron all day,it's the least i can do)and not a hint of mains pollution,it does however go a bit funny if you move,breath or make any sudden moves at all,but no mains...
Andrew RandlePosted: 01 February 2003Last Updated: 04 February 2003
Here's an intriguing CD Player for $199. Is it stereo? How does it sound?http://www.tivoliaudio.com/pmcdtpe.htm Also, it's my 30th birthday today and my girlfriend's given me a Tivoli Model 1 (!!! ).AndrewAndrew RandleLinn Binn Sinner
Willie BPosted: 02 February 2003Last Updated: 03 February 2003
I am looking to upgrade my loudspeakers (Mission 7753s), having recently gone from 72/140 to 82/Hicap/250. Helpful comments to a previous posting suggest that Linn Kabers may be in my price range and, more importantly, offer the kind of sound I want....
mathew farleyPosted: 03 February 2003Last Updated: 03 February 2003
Nick, could you please contact me regarding the epos speakers...matt
TopofPosted: 02 February 2003Last Updated: 03 February 2003
Hi folks,I've got a very modest Naim system and finally bought some speakers for it yesterday (Kef Cresta 1's).Upto this point the Nait5 and CD5 were switched off. I hooked everything up and switched on and played something.Now I know the electronics...
plynnplynnPosted: 02 February 2003Last Updated: 03 February 2003
"A CD5 is better than any SACD player or DVD-A player that we've heard right now."This was said just over a year ago I think. Who said it? Was it true then? Is it true now?Terry
Eric BarryPosted: 03 February 2003Last Updated: 03 February 2003
Does a stageline come with a Snaic when you buy it new?And if so, can you buy it without?--Eric
minimePosted: 03 February 2003Last Updated: 03 February 2003
is their any marking's on blue heaven to indicate that it's blue heaven thinking of buying some but seller say's their is non.
fatcatPosted: 02 February 2003Last Updated: 03 February 2003
I have just bought a Manticore Mantra/Musician arm with a Nagoaka MP11 Boron (Stilton Series).Does anybody know the quality of this cartridge. Plus is it worth putting a MC on a musician arm.Thank in advanceFatcat
bec143Posted: 28 January 2003Last Updated: 03 February 2003
I'm still thinking of changing my VA bachs and my dealer has put the neat Elite bug in my bonnet. I haven't had a chance to hear them yet because he sold his last pair recently.My question is that I have noticed that the drivers in the Elite arethe...
Mike GundryPosted: 13 October 2002Last Updated: 03 February 2003
I would like some advice as to changing my ageing linn LK1 Pre amp and LK2 Power amp (1988). I have very pleased with it over the years and preferred it on a listening test, all those years ago to a Naim off the same sort of spec.But we are about to...
tedPosted: 10 January 2003Last Updated: 03 February 2003
I have a cdx on a glass wall mount shelf, the shelf itself is steel with spikes that go under the glass shelf. The cdx feet are hard plastic I guess, slippery on the glass shelf. Sounds wonderful though. Nac 82, hi, and 250 on more wall mount shelfs....