Hi-Fi Corner

morning all, very quick query this.....i have shahinan compass which are about 2.5 years old and i have reserved a pair of arcs from a local dealer which are ex dem, im wondering "just how much better are the arcs" i can borrow them for home dem but i...

I have the opportunity to buy a digital room/speaker eq/digital crossover. This , of course will install between my 32.5 &250. The question is,has anybody tried it and would the supposed band limited signal the 32.5 provides be taken care of by the pre and simply allow the digital eq to pass this signal? Would it cause any problems? I am particularly interested to hear from those of you that have actually tried it as there seems to be a particular contingent that considers Naim equipment...

Imagine my shock and delight to discover that my neighbour is not only a music enthusiast, but a hifi nutter too - thankfully he does not wear an anorak. And this only came to light when I opened our front door on Monday, saw him and wished him a...

I've just been offered the combination above for £950. The 250 has just recently been serviced. Is this a good deal?I wasn't planning on an amp upgrade, but if the price is good then I will take advantage of the situation.

On a different note from my first post I've been thinking about equipment stands (based on shelling out on loads of gear shortly).I'll start by saying I don't want to incite a flame war (as I've noticed on this subject by doing searches...

I take it you NEED a power supply with the Headline, I thought I read you could connect it straight to the CD player (I have a cd3.5)? I can't afford the full bundle.

Hello,I'm just changed CDP from naim CD3 to meridian588 for nait2/kan mk1 system. New CDP should be a small size, then I got it.The sound is,,, a little strange for me.It is hard to describe,,, it seems just sound, not music.What I feel is the...

It's come to the crunch now where I spend some of my saved up money, after toying with various decisions like cutting the cost of my mortgage, buying a new crotch rocket (sports bike) and buying the starting blocks of a home cinema set-up, I've...

I have a series 5 system and am not that happy with the 112 preamp, wondering if anyone has has success with a Linn preamp in a Naim system? I don't need phono inputs and a remote would be nice since it will work w/ my Naim gear.

I think we should call the three styles as above...- Jun

Hello...has anyone compared the Ninkas withNait5/Flatcap2 verses active with Linn Kolektor/two LK85's. Source is Naim CD5. Granted, Linn config. is more expensive, but not by much. Thanks.

This will be of interest to anyone with a CD3.5 / CD5 and an external PSU.I've decided to get rid of the Flatcap 2, since I no longer use it, but am presently using the black SNAIC that came with it, in conjunction with a SNAPS supply.Faced with the...

I am new to all this so bear with me if this is a dumb question.With the introduction of the 5 series and the mixing of signal connections that's going on in such products as the AV2, does the old rule that you have to have a NAIM Pre-amp to drive a...

I'm about to buy a headline... I need to buy a power supply also. Does anybody know if the new PSX can be used with the 82? (and I'll use my old one with the headline) Anybody had a direct comparison new vs old PSX?Ta

Since I got my CD5 a few months ago I have been lusting after a separate power supply for it, after hearing in dealer demos the very unsubtle improvements brought about by adding a Flatcap 2. Browsing the forum a few days ago I was reminded that older...

I have a cd 3.5, Nait 3 and B&W CDM1SE's. I'm after a good headphone amp to partner my HD570 headphones. I don't really want to spend over £200 so I've shortlisted these: Rega Ear £118 Musical Fidelity X-Cans £130 Creek OBH-11 £129, £149 with better psu, £199 valve version with better psu. I'd like the sonic excellence I've come to expect from my Naim system or as near as damn it. Any advise greatly appreciated. Thanks alot.

Hi all ,happy new yearI've got a hi-cap on the way (xdem),and I'm a little nervous on the old question of sticking what? where? I presume to remove link plug from 72 and then insert cap into said hole but i'ts what to do with the cable from the 72 to...

Linn Ninka was the last speaker I brought home to try out with my Naim system. If there are perfect musical marriages, this must be one of them. Plenty of bass, but never overblown. Treble is clear and sweet. Outstanding rythm and an excellent, huge...

Hi folks.Having spent a lot of time over the new year drinking, being merry and listening to lots of new music, I also managed to squeeze in some fine tuning of the system. Doing lots of nerdy things with Cara 2.1+ revealed some alternative positions...

Despite an earlier posting on whether my CD3 was on its way out (Problem solved by levelling the player which was miles out!) it has finally conked out over Christmas and is on its way back to the factory today. I wonder if anyone can predict what is...

Well Santa bought me a DVD player this year, its only a cheapie but through the kit has a much better sound than the TV or Video, and of course the picture's better.Now it has a digital out, apparently to go into a processor.Supposing I picked up said...

I have on weekend loan:-202 - HiCap - 250. My existing CDSII, SBL's and Fraim complete the system.Lovely sound. All the old PRaT attributes are there, with a beautiful openness, transparency, detail and a much improved layered soundstage. The new 250...

This is a straightforward request for help.My youngest's boyfriend wants to spend £150/£200 on a cd player. He already has an amp and a pair of Warfdale speakers and wants 'separates' so that he can upgrade as and when. Sounds familiar?Are...

Just sharing...

I'm considering a loft conversion - to provide me with a purpose-built dedicated Hifi (maybe AV) room, I really fancy a DIY jobbie though, kinda I've done it myself mindset (though i'll probably give up early one and pay someone).My house is detached...