Hi-Fi Corner

Anyone done this comparison? I have a 72/Flat cap currently and have a chance to buy a nice 102/NAPSC for use with my 140/CDX. Should I go for it (then do the turntable thing i speak of in my other thread-gone-wrong) or keep my 72 and buy a HI to...

ChapsMrs Mick and I will be visiting South Africa for a 3 week break.1 week in Capetown, 1 week in the Kruger and 1 week in Durban.Does anyone know if there are any good CD or Vinyl shops out there. Everything in SA is cheap, so I intend to have a bit...

Currently I have SF Signums, but can't seem to get them right in my room after many many months.The useable listing area in my LR is about 11 x 12 feet, but its part of a larger LR.I have the following requirements:1) Prefer stand mounted speakers...

After reading many comments on the web about the worthwhile improvements in taking Linn Tukans active, I came across an ex-dem IXO at a London dealer for a tempting price which I snapped up. A more local Linn/Naim dealer now wants £123 to...

Good morningI suspect that this may have been answered once or twice before bu I can't find it.I have just got two nice new black snaics for my 72-hi-180. I haven't been using it for a while due to a house move and have forgotten. Which way round...

Anyone know how to de-activate the cross overs in Linn Keileids. It's supposed to be a dealer modification but I'm wondering if anyones tried DIYAny advice appreciatedJeremy

Well today I achieve a milestone (I guess) and to celebrate I'm:Putting the ARO back on having rebuilt the Manastand and going to play some vinylGoing to the POW to have a splendid pint or twoGOING TO BUY A RECORD CLEANER - probably the HW 16.5 unless...

How can i differentiate a grey lead v a lavender lead other than by looking at the colour? i dont even know what lavender looks like.I got one but i am not sure whether it is lavender or the grey one. all i can describe is that it has a NA-40 written...

Anyone used/heard a Hadcock tonearm? They are also unipivot (like the ARO) and have recently (or about to) bring out a new version of an older model.I'm told they are very good and considerably cheaper than an ARO.cheersb

I'm using a 82/Supercap with two SNAICs. Question i have is, should there be a burndy link plug fitted, the manual says no, but seems strange as the Snaxo i use requires a link plug if the burndy connection isn't used ...naheedactive Phase 5 SBLs is...

Hi, I have a read a few posts on here about buying these cartridges at greatly reduced prices from Japan. I contacted Japan Audio Trading and the price was 113,000 yen,which is roughly £620. Does anyone know where I could buy one any cheaper? as...

Please do not turn this into 'stand wars'but could CDS2 owners who also happen to use Quadraspire tell me what additional isolation they use...... if any ?

I have an acquaintance who tells me we can train our ears to hear 50Hz. By the same account, I would suppose he means that we can train our ears to hear anything with 20hz to 20khz and identify which frequency range we are actually listening to.Is...

Hi all!This spring I bought s/h DBL's. Like all classic naim speakers (IBL, SBL) they use foam grilles.When they get older, and you remove the grilles, the fixing tape sticks better to the grilles than to the front plate of the speakers... My local...

I've upgraded my SBLs from Phase Three to Phase Four Mana (Four sets of Soundbases under the SBLs) - with magnificent effect.I know you guys don't want to hear so called mindless Mana ramblings, so my comments hear relate to the SBL improvement,...

I've got an Ortofon MC15 ('standard output') on order therefore need either MC phono boards for my NAC82 or a phono stage.I've been offered a 2nd hand Moth phono stage for £150 (£400 new?) or has anyone got any MC boards going spare?All...

Hi everyoneMy speaker cable is attached to my speakers unterminated. How do I clean the connections or should I cut the cable and make a fresh connection. How frequently should I do this. I have had the cable and speakers 18 months and haven't cleaned...

It's known Linn carts on Linn arms(Ittok,Ekos) have to be mounted "Linn tight". Can somebody explain physics of Naim's suggest to "finger tight" only mounting of the same carts on Aro?

The Credo has a black metal plate, on the bottom and at the rear of the speaker. What exactly is it's purpose? Does it need to be adjusted, has anyone done so?Jay

One of the biggest improvements to make to Naim equipment is to add a better power supply. The supercap was originally for the 52 but improvements using a supercap on a 102, 82, Prefix etc are well documented. With the 552 the power supply is included...

I AM IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING(at this very mo) ASUPPLY FOR MY SYSTEM.TO ALLOW ME TO EXPERIMENT I HAVE ROUTED 6 X 6mm2 CABLES TO TRY SUPPLY PER ITEM AGAINST A RING. TO GET ALL THE CABLES AROUND VARIOUSE OBSTICLES I HAVE TIED LENGTHS TOGETHER AT...

My first post so pls excuse my level of ignorance! I'd like to gain from the wisdom & experience of other Naim owners. My current setup includes: Linn Katans Quad 34 controller Quad 405-2 amp CD source (not worth mentioning!) I have had the chance to demo some of the series 5 and have been well impressed with the soundstage & detail coming from a pair of Katans. I've seen here that other members have had good results using the Katans. At present, my financial resources are limited, so I am...

Guys, need your opinion on this.I am using a cd5 now but I don’t have the naim interconnect (is it called the NAIC) for the cdp to pre. I am going to get a used 92R/90 to try. The problem now is I need that naim interconnect, if not I wont be...

After a failed attemt to anihilate a duster my Troika has no bits hanging out below. Is it possible to have it repaired and if so where and how much?Many ThanksNick

Hi,I've got some spare kit gathering dust since my last upgrades and haven't got round to advertising it yet, so I was wondering if there's any way I could use my 2nd (spare) Hi Cap in my sytem. I recently saw an article in a magazine where they were...