Hi-Fi Corner

Hi all,Just got an XPS for my CDX...Just wondering what to expect!!Current system is: CDX/XPS 82/Hicap 180 MOdified Epos ES11/12's.I've noticed the following improvements so far!Better separation between instrumentsIncreased soundstage Better...

had a hour to kill in knightsbridge last week and decided to visit the linn corner in harods, as one does. it was driven by what the midly enthusiastic rep said was their best electronics fed by cd12.i cant even remember what music was being played,...

Hi there,one of the rewards of upgrading my hifi was hearing the terrible things the Lingo does to the CDS and the Naim amplification. I had the chance to replace the Lingo with a reasonably-priced 2nd hand Armageddon which made things much better. I...

My better half is Canadian and is really turning the thumbscrews re: settling over there (Nova Scotia), although if this happens it won't be for a year or two yet.Re: voltage conversion, what is involved for converting my CD3.5/Hicap/82/Supercap/250,...

Hi,Having recently started in the Naim world I've just noticed that my interconnect is grey and not black.I've read on the Naim site that the black ones are new and improved.So my questions are:1) How much?and2) How much?Oh and in case it matters I...

I am considering modestly upgrading the Planar 2 to a 3 in the 2nd system (Nait2/Royd RR1). I have heard rumour that the P3 is not a patch on the Planar 2 let alone 3, can anyone confirm this.Are the Linn Axis/Basik/Project etc alternatives worth...

OK, so here is another one of those hypotheticals driven by a good deal...I have a cd5/flatcap/112/Hicap/150/Vienna Acoustic Bachs. I lke my speakers a lot, but have a chance to buy Spendor1/2E's or SP100's at a good price. I'm looking for bit more...

There have been a few posts lately regarding the dilemma of trying to mate a heavy and nominally rigid speaker to flexible flooring with an airspace (aka basstrap) beneath it. I have been somewhat aware since moving my DBLs from a downstairs room with...

(Used to be someone's sales slogan for Naim gear.)Anyroad; a glowing review of the Unison Research 'Unico' integrated amplifier caught my attention and I bought one, ostensibly as an ideal partner for my Quad ESL 57's.It's a valve/mosfet hybrid.I'm...

Currently have a fully "Naimed" LP12 with prefix/HiCap,82 x2 HiCaps[soon to be S'cap],250,SBLs.Cartridge 4yrs old & thinking of change.Looking for something a little less overbearing in treble especially as I like string quartets[which can be strident at the best of times].Was wondering about Dynavector or Ortofon.Budget approx.£750.I hear there is a replacement for the Lydian Beta:anyone heard that yet? Simon s.douglass@btinternet.com

Finally bit the bullet and going to upgrade from IBL's to SBL's. Question for you folks, when looking at SBL’s apart from having boxes and latest drivers what should I be looking for ? Any help here would be greatly appreciated.The grand plan is...

Did I miss something with the Allaes.I use a Nait 5 with my Linn Kabers at home and today dem'd several CD players to replace the Arcam 7SE I presently use.At the start of the dem, the dealer put a pair of Allaes on the back end of a well burnt in...

I am about to have dedicated spurs installed - Referring to one of Stallions articles on installing spurs he suggests that one tests the direction of the cable to determine which direction gives the most pleasing result.On my installation such a test...

I did a search but couldn't find a forum reference to the SME 10. I heard one last week with the standard arm and it sounded really terrific- a very emotional experience - much faster and more rythmic than I thought it would be. Funnily enough the...

Gents (and Ladies),I would like to purchase a second hand NAT01 tuner but am understanderbly having difficulty identifying one through the usual route, i.e. Loot.Wondering if anyone could advise me of alternative advertising sources to pursue or...

Hi folks.Just wanted to start a topic about the Scottish hifi show which I attended (briefly) on Saturday. It was a pleasure to meet some of the faces behind the names, and I enjoyed seeing a lot of new kit - the SL2s were a considerable improvement...

HiHow do You mount a Prefix on the new P9 and what about the cable connection?Any ideas?/Erik

Good news: I have an opportunity to upgrade from my current Nait 3 (the boss is being nice to me!)Bad news: I'm all mixed up.A friend of mine is ready to sell me his 24-month old 102 / 140 combiantion at a very competitive price - something in the...

i am trying to find a ic to connect my 3.5/flatcap to a primare30.1 dual mono amp running jm labs electra 905. i have tried various ic's from chord; chrysalis cobra mk1 dnm reson and found that they limit the systems potential. i would be grateful for...

Hi experts,I just made SN67xx isobariks in aktive operation by old Linn amps. I know this is Naim forum, but I learned briks in this forum, know a lot of briks holders here, and hope to make my briks NAIMed in future. Anyway, my question here is very...

I saw this in the FT weekend edition and thought I should share this example of taste from across the pond. http://www.waterfallaudio.com/Us/usindex.html they can be found hidden deep in the www.bbg.eu.com site. They have managed to make it across the...

Check out the prices for the new Naim stuff. Not too bad! I am waiting for a demo of the Nap 300Smiglass

Howdi folks...I haven't been around in ages as I have been jobless and therefore had no money to spend I am however back, and due to an expanding DVD collection, I finally decided to bite the bullet and buy an E800 and matching centre/surround...

Excuse my ignorance here.Is there only one type of SNAPS PSU, or two?Others have commented on converting them to dual-rail (as per HiCap), so I assume there's two sets of regulators in each box?How was each regulator used in the context of an early...

Has anybody ever tried hooking up a Naim pre to a tube amp? If so, what were the results? I have a Nait3 with a FlatCap. I disconnected the cable going from the FlatCap to the amp-in connection on the Nait3 and hooked a tube amp to the FlatCap. The...