Hi-Fi Corner

hi guys,I may want to install a separate phono stage. What's the technical/sonical difference between Stageline and Prefix? What are the best options regarding power supplies? And how do they stack up to non-Naim competition?Grateful for your help.

I have been waiting for a quote on some NBL speaker covers for about 3 weeks. Why is this taking sooooooooo long? Can't anyone put a price on them?

I tend to skim read the topics these days, so I may have missed it, but has anyone posted on the Hi-Fi Choice review of the CDX2/XPS2?They say that the new kit beats the CDSII/XPS thanks to the XPS2. Over to you."All systems are perfectly designed to...

Hi there,Looking at some of your set ups (pics) I realised that you often place your electronics between the loudspeakers. Why do some of you do that (room not big enough or sonical advandages)? I've heard that this should be avoided if possible. What...

Any suggestions...??? I'm considering a a used CDX (alone, no XPS) for about $2250 vs. a used CD5 with Flatcap2 for about $1700? I know that there's a price difference between the two choices, but how would they compare? Would the CDX be worth the...

Talking of tweaks here one that works in my systemThe sound from my Epos ES22's was a little harsh so I looked at some ways to tame it but without losing important treble information.These two worked wonders.1.The speakers rest on four spikes through...

Seller with zero feedback only wants cash - has 5(!) NAT01's and 6 HICAPS. Wouldn't touch this with a barge pole.-Dan

Hi,I am currently looking for info/advices on the ARO tonearm. Everything I have read about it is generally compliments and it is clear that the ARO is a great match to a LP12.But I am concerned about the matching with my Thorens TD124 with a...

has anyone heard of subjecting speaker cable to cryogenics.i've heard of treating guitar strings for improved sonic characteristics ,it's used in manufacturing gun barrels,drill bits... any thoughts or knowledge on the subject.

I saw these on audiogon, what do you think? Are these very old or fairly new. How do they sound, are they worth the $. 1600.00 us. I have Nac 82 Hi, CDX, Nap 250. Thanks and let me know any opinions. I contacted Shahinion and there is no dealers...

Contemplating the switch. I know all about doing the demo, believe me. However it may work out to being an inter costal deal w/ money back if not satisfied. Logistics notwithstanding, I'd be interested to hear from anyone who's a/b'd or made the jump.

hi!what's the difference between a nait 1 and nait 2 technically of course sorry i'm just new to naims. bry

NAIMGAIM and other dealers,I'm all for supporting local dealers - generally you pay more - you get more. I have been lucky enough to get most of my gear used from a local dealer. I may pay a little more than ebay prices but I know my local dealer will...

Hi,I've had a CDx for 6 months. I like it, but last weekend I installed a Hydra arrangement (not hardwired) with the CDX having a dedicated feed all to itself, the rest (Nait 5, HiCap, TT PSU) sharing the hydra. This was a step forward over the...

Is the flat cap 2 better on a cd player AND pre amp or just on a cd player?IE: Would the effect be halved when split over 2 units?I have a cd3.5 and a Nac72 pre.Thanks guys

For some domestic reasons, i had to remove my hifi from my room and put it somewhere else.Due to space constraint, i moved my CD5, 92 and 90 to another place without the speaker cables connected. However i left them 3 items powered on as this seems to...

I am considering the addition of a couple of new boxes and only have a single duplex outlet behind my system. I suppose I have a few options.....1) Some type of "power bar" or,2) The infamous "dedicated spur"The first option is fairly straight...

Just read the information about home made speakers. Have you ever changed the cables in the speaker? For the last two years I did it with five different speakers. The result was excellent. Of course the sound of almost any speaker could be improved...

I noticed that my Flash remote was rattling and discovered that it had a small hairline crack above the display. I can only assume that it got this from falling off the settee onto my wooden floor at some point. The damage: £165 to repair. Ouch.John

OK so I have recently started out with NAIM and dabbled with a few responses on the forum. Now I feel the time has come to launch a topic of my own.It is a well known fact that the range of frequencies we hear (not feel), decreases as we age. Mainly...

I'm curious as to use by others of Naim preamps with power amps other than Naim.Some background - when moving into current house six years ago, I sold my NAC 82/dbl. hicap/NAP 250 electronics in order to swing some cash loose. Over the last few years,...

Just wondering, I have a very large listening room ie 30` by 20` with 16`cathedral ceiling in a room that spills over into 2 other rooms. Currently using cds2,52,135`s through linn 5140s. System sounds good and fills the room fairly well. Just...

Has anyone got one of these , and what do they sound like? I only listen to radio 1 on a denon TU-260L but i would like another tuner for my second "sistem"

Hello all,I have at present the following system:CDX/XPS82/Napsc/Hicap180,Nac A5 2*7m, black snac'sEpos ES11/12's on dedicated stands on thick stone bases. Atacama equinox modular rackWhere might I go next??? Mad Boy Matt

Beautiful Hawk/Elf combo pair listed today on Audiogon for $1600 US:Hawk/ElfThey aren't mine (if only), nor do I know the seller. These come up S/H so rarely, and with the Shahinian following here, just thought I'd share.jay