Hi-Fi Corner

Does anybody know how tall KanII stands are? They are so darn expensive I can't afford a pair at the moment. I'm just gonna have to improvise something, but I thought I should at least get it the right height.

Hi all,Been a while, just got i/c back. Got a query - the black ring around the disc spindle on my CDi looks worn - is this the nexel ring? should it be a solid black ring?I am thinking of having the kit serviced - what's this likely to be for the...

I just had my LP12 resently Lingo'd.Unlike the Vahalla there is no direct earth connection to the turntable itself so do I still need to use the earth wire between the chassis and subchassis?Also my Wilson Benesch tonearm has no earth extra attachment...

Just bought The Hellacopters 'By the Grace of God'. At the flip side of the cd case there is sticker that says the cd is formatted to prevent copying and some cd players may face problems. Indeed, every track after about 8 to 10 seconds of play there...

If there are any!I’m currently trying to pour some TLC on my old Elite Rock MkII turntable, purchased in 1987 when I was a sixth former with three post-dated cheques against my Saturday job earnings. It followed me from Brum to Lancaster Uni and...

I think its only the new series that comes with detachable power leads.Have anyone tried different power leads on them? any experiences to share?

The following findings were based upon a suggestion made by Ron Toolsie, regarding an alternative method to wire your snaxo, if your using a 52 but no TT connection.The findings were based upon comparing two set-ups.(1) 52/Supercap/Snaxo/Hicap (not...

There's a certain irony in all of this http://fr.photos.yahoo.com/bc/...%26.src=ph%26.view=t

I have heard that Mana Sound Bases can improve the sound of any loudspeaker.Could someone please explain what they are and how they work. Are they loudspeaker stands or are they bases for loudspeaker stand to be placed upon.I am curreently using Ruark...

Hi,As far as I know there's actually only one tuner (new) available (NAT05).Has anybody heard about a new tuner coming soon....?RetoCDX-XPS, NAC102, NAPSC, Hi-Cap, NAP 250, Naim Fraim, Chord Odysee 4, ProAc Response 2.5

Just wondering what others think of the hi-fi press.Personnally I read Hi-fi Plus and stereophile, because they both have good analoge coverage.Hifi news has become dire in my opinion along with hi fi world .The other British mags arent even worth...

Hi (long time since my last post here)A friend of mine (who for some weird setup problem cannot post here) has bought a s/h CDi with the CDM9 transport (so a late or a refurbished one) and he has some concerns about the operation of the transport....

Anyone know anything new about the VS1? It was supposed to be launched in the new year (2002 that is), but nothing yet. Why the delay?Jonathan

Hi all,To post this topic, I'm moving from '72 vs 102 debate'.Here's my actual system : CDX + 72/Hi + 250 + Spendor SP100 with NAC A5 and Black SNAIC.For my next upgrade, I'm wondering which way is to go first : XPS or 82. I think the XPS would make...

As the title implies, this mind experiment became reality today. My 'local' dealer (Sound Image, Atlanta) trekked almost 2 hours up I-75 to make this happen. I confess since installing the Mana Soundbase 3s under the DBLs I have taken on a whole new...

Is it possible to add a Hicap/FlatCap to a Nait 2?There's the "turn into pre-amp" option, which I assume means the pre-amp section can then be powered separately by a power supply. Can this be done while still keeping it as an integrated?

having just added a hi-cap to my 72/140 (with thanks to those who advised this move,you know who you are),I'm looking to complete my upgrading. In the very short term I'm probably going to do the origin live counterweight thing to my rb300 on my...

Just wondering what others do to get the best out of their LP12.I'm afraid if you just use it "straight" your not getting the best out of it.first thing to do is change 4 feet for 3 especially if you have an older deck which is starting to sag.With...

cd 3.5 and flatcap wired to one plug. i just wanted to know if this would have an adverse effect on sound quality. {give me your belgian chocs}

I see that when I am playing vinyl, the woofers seems to move more. It even looks like it might jump out of the speaker’s cabinet. But it is not so when I am playing cds. Anyone knows what is the technical reason for that?

HelpOne of my linn Saras has developed a fault. At low frequencies it really buzzes and farts badly. The front B200 looks fine and I can't detect any obvious damage so I suspect it's the rear B200. Anyone tried to remove the drivers and is it possible...

Does any one know of a 5 tier Mana stand available for sale? Thanks Lambo

My Linn Klyde is getting a bit long in the tooth - any experience of retipping / servicing etc rather than replacement? Ideally I'd like to keep budget under £200 and not have to replace the boards in my 32.5 Jeremy in cold & rainy Scotland

Hi,There is common knowledge that power supplies should be placed as far away as possible from sources and preamplifiers due to their electromagnetic interference.I have heard some people say that CD-players also generate some sort of "electrical...

Hi everyoneUntil the arrival of the new NAIM line, there was virtually just one way to up-grade from an 82 with HC: get the 52! - of course, you could consider, as an intermediate step, to keep the 82, by replacing the HC with an SC. Now, with the 282...