Hi-Fi Corner

Hello AllI have a friend with a hifi supported on two Ikea 3 shelf cabinets (Lack type wood for those in the know about all things Ikea) and I reckon it looks pretty good. However, I can't imagine the plastic castors that come with the units do a lot...

Just want the web address please. Like to get Sound Bases for SBL'sCheersSteve

I've seen a few CDS2 head units on Loot for sensible money. Thinking about buying one. What are the issues? I've only bought new or ex-demonstration from a dealer before. Advice gladly accepted, mulled over and acted on. I am assuming it will beat a...

Can anyone give me some recommendations as to what make / where to buy regarding really good spikes?I need to support a glass shelf, spikes will go into MDF and be upward facing. I'm looking for some nicely machined ones that can be adjusted by hand...

Hi Guys, I am thinking of getting hold of a pair of Sennheiser HD-600 headphones.Now I know that conventional wisdom says Headline + Flatcap but this increases the cost quite a bit (even 2nd hand) and I would need to put the tape boards back into my...

Just seen a product called Zerostat 3 on the web which is used to eliminate static from LPs.Anyone know of it or if it works?Jonathan

I've done the test.252 had 300h of continuous play,SC2 had 250h of continuous play,52 and SC1 1 year old, 150h powered on, playing occasionaly (20 to 30h).Test system:CDX2, XPS2, 300, new 250, SL2.Units on FRAIM from top CDX2,empty,252,52,high...

Hi all. I am a Naim neophyte, and have only just dangled my toes in the Naim pool so far. I am considering a CD 3.5 as a replacement for my Rega Planet, to match up with my Nait 3 (Chord interconnect, NACA5). My concern is this:Can "the Naim sound" in...

I've just swapped from NACA4 to NACA5. I've looked through a bunch of related postings (yup, need to cut off the negative 'ears'). Still, I am fearing that I've not got it right, and despite the assurances of my dealer, I just want to double...

My system is Arcam Alpha 7SE cdp, Nait 5, Castle Isis speakers. Can spend around £600 each on new speakers and cd.Since putting the Nait in my system it has unbalanced it. Was using Alpha 6 amp, nice smooth sound but poor bass. The Nait improved...

Hi all.My friend is looking to buy new speakers in the £300-£500 bracket. He has Cyrus amps. I would really appreciate any general recommendations that you may have at this price level.I haven't looked at speakers closely since U bought my...

I have quite a few old vinyl LP's that I fancy resurrecting from the attic.I know nothing about turntables, except the word LP12. I'm just about to buy a CDX (with a nait5 or possibly 112/150 amplification through B&W CM2's). How much would I have to spend and what would I have to get in order to match (or better) the sound of the CDX? you help would be much appreciated!

Hi !Just experimenting about toeing with my new Intros these days and found best position paralell with back and fron walls, which means flat to the listening position. I have also found many Naim setups on net and (as I remember) all users have...

I thought, this would be a "no brainer"... but naim came up with a complete new line!After many moons I am on CDS2/XPS, 52/S'Cap, 250, DBL's, all naim cabling. The "no brainer" was of course in the poweramp section!As I wanted to go active with my...

Just been persuing the Hi Fi mags in Smiths and came across the above named article - looks like the Moth record cleaner, but apparantly retails for £40.Has anyone tried this? If it does what it says it will be one of the buys of the year.Mike

I have just moved to active and was wondering......why there is a power switch on the SNAXO when power is provided by a Hicap/Supercap which has its own power switch. Is the SNAXO power switch redundant or does it serve some higher purpose of which I...

Hi folks. Quick questions: can't seem to find 50A fuse-cartridge wire in B&Q - is this because I'd need a dedicated unit or is it just B&Q being B&Q? Second question: they have 10sq.mm, 6sq.mm and 2.5sq.mm power cable there. The 10 looks well solid, but would it be beneficial over (say) the 6sq.mm cable. Also, would the 2.5 be enough to reap benefits on a single spur- I have around 30m of it kicking around somewhere (I only need 8m from consumer unit to hifi :-) Last question: does anyone...

I love my cat, and my cat loves to eat the foam grilles on my Linn Isobariks and sit on the top (where there are two drivers under the grille).I have heard tell of things you can put on speaker grilles that won't harm any person or feline but will...

Hi. Can anyone tell me anything about these? They look interesting to me... maybe worth a try.Rega speakers on Audiogon

For those in the U.S.A., I received musicdirect's 2003 catalog in the mail the other day and was intrigued by some of the "cheap tweaks" that they were offering. Can anyone comment on the following with respect to Naim equipment :-1) The Sound...

I have a 1982 160.I have just had a look inside for only the second time ever, to look at the cap condition etc.When I bought it about 2 years ago I was told it had had a recent re cap.What make should the caps be? I assume they are the 4 large...

What the hell is going on, the websites down or crap, I am at a friends house and there is no links available to the forum, which has three people who posts on it.Mabye the disciples could furnish us with an answer. For a long time now we have had...

A number of the products in the new range have retained the names they had in the old range (e.g. HiCap, SuperCap, 250).Whilst it is good that honesty has prevailed, it does make it quite laborious to write comparisons of the new stuff e.g.:-202/(new)...

I've just opened my new xdem Nait5 and discovered that the speaker plugs are missing from the box. I know that the warning not to use 4mm banana plugs looks pretty serious, but if I were to do so until the shop opens again on Tuesday is there there...