Hi-Fi Corner

Having spent half my life trying to get the best from my system, one simple thing I have learnt is every 3 months, to unplug and reconnect and the interconnectors, mains leads, etc. to give new clean connections. I’ve found it makes an instant...

Heard some Mackie 824 monitors in a home recording studio at the weekend, was mightily impressed with the ruthlessly revealing sound, bass extension and grip, and surprisingly their midrange warmth. It was difficult to comment on PRaT because they...

I've listened to various new Naim systems, love what I've heard but have decided to seek out a used Naim system. However, as a family member has restricted mobility and this means that I must choose an amp with full remote control. Can anyone tell me...

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I have read various posts on this forum on the sonic advantages of pulling phone section boards. I understood that pulling the 322 or 323 boards on a NAC 72 accomplished this.Thus, I found a 4 mm allen wrench and duly opened up my trusty 72 (circa...

So, my Dealer has his personal, yearish old CDX for sale. 'OK, I'll try it' I hear myself say, and before you can say 'bankrupt' it's in my system being demmed. Initial thoughts were, as usual, just how good a CD player the CD 3.5 is! However, on...

Hi,I just read German "Stereoplay" with the test of newest naim midrange gear. Of course, they said that it sounded very good, better than previous generation.There are some internal photos, at which I had a closer look. What I find mysterious is that...

The day has come. My CD 5 and Intro 2 was finally arrived after several months of waiting to make company to my Nait 2. My ex cd player was Arcam Alpha 8 and ex speakers was Epos 12. I want to express some comments about "good" alternatives to Naim in...

I can't seem to find specs on the MC phono stage for my Nait3. I wanted to know what the input impedance and capacitance was. Can anybody help?Mike

Hi Y'all,I was wondering:Has anyone tried 'master base' under their Naim equipment. I'm not sure if they sell the stuff worldwide, but in Holland it's available (only in a few store's though)It contains 4 pieces of very light pieces of alumium coated...

Hi all,I'm winding down three months in Japan, successfully avoiding audio salons. However...I was in Yodobashi camera in Osaka and saw this pricey Denon cart tucked in a case with some Ortofons and Goldrings. price was 64000 yen (~US$540). Little...

Hi,I am interested in taking streaming audio (eg BBC radio via the web) from PC to my main system. I have an SPDIF output (RCA) and a mini-audio jack output. The DAC to be used is a Linn Numerik (BNC input)Am I barking up the wrong tree ? Is SPDIF...

Two questions:Has anyone managed to get a CDRW to play in cd5?If not then what other cd player do you know may support this format?Also- I currently have a nait5 and want to upgrade to a pre/power combo - what iseveryones experience of this upgrade...

Owing to budget limitations I am considering smaller upgrades than previously planned (was to be new NAC102 & NAP180's to replace my Nait. This is on the back-burner for another year - hey-ho ). How about converting my Nait3 to a NAC92 partnered with a NAP140? Will there be a noticeable difference in performance? If so, what changes will I hear? Any alternartives? Sorry four questions in one paragraph, thats quite enough! My dealers also recommending replacing my K9 with an Adikt - any...

Corners of roomMy SBL's are quite close to corners as my room is small (10' x 12'). It is quite lively as I have wooden floors, although big rug. The floor is suspended, so can boom a bit. I have thought about filling in the floor space with concrete...

The deal is this..What is your favourite activity to engage in whilst listening to your Badass Naim System?I'm talking about the active bits not when slumped and semi-comatose on the couch just soaking it up ps..promise not to say anything derogatory...

I just dont get it.Seems to me like Naim and Linn etc had got a head start against the Round Earth hifi, coupled with the fact that most of the round earth eqt cant seems to play a tune enjoyably (ok, i am biasd), so why does it seem to me that the...

Naim made a great sounds in Stafford. Paul Darwin and Doug were there. The room acoustics were just fine too. I'll reveal more later when I've had some sleep.Regards,Steve. It's just a pleasure to hear music as it was intended to be heard.

Hi!I purchased a s/h Koetsu Onyx (short body modell retipped by van den Hul), and I have some questions regarding setup:Do I need a new armboard for my LP12? Or can I just mount the Onyx in the Headshell of my Aro? I know how to setup my Troika, but I...

I have the opportunity to try Obelisk (about 15 years old) at my home.Do you know the Obelisk and how does it sound compared to the IBL?Arye

Hi !Many of us have more Naca 5 meters than we actually need, including me. I have 2X5m, but actually need 2X2m. What is best to do with the rest? Now I have a few circles, but I was heard that is good to make an 8 like rounds. Any advice here,thanks,...

OK! I Give up! The Hi-Fi Gods are killing me!First it was the 52 last week. Now its the CDS2.I can say "THANKS" to Chris West for getting the 52/Super back in superb shape. Recapped and with new bits. Sounds great!Here we go. Another trip to NANA and...

I am curious, has anyone tried a super-cap with a cd3.5?I currently have a CD3.5+hi-cap and 92+hi-cap and was wondering whether, as part of a long-term upgrade strategy, I would get a significant improvement by swapping both hi-caps for a super-cap as...

ChapsI have been buying Naim equipment for nearly six years. During that time I have always purchased Naim without even considering listening to other makes because I have total confidence them.This has led to accusations of being a "sheep" etc. I...

Which 52 phono cards is suitable for use with Sumiko Blue Point Special.Thanks in advance for all replies