Hi-Fi Corner

Hello,There happens to be a really good brewpub in Fort Collins - they do the nearest thing to a proper pint this side of the Atlantic. What makes it worth an hours drive is that Fort Collins is also home to my 'local' naim dealer. I hadnt really...

Guys,Here's a thought for you.Consider how different types of music is played to you when live. Now exclude Orchestras and acoustic equipment and think about what is left.Generally most live music we listen to plays through PA systems of various...

Just seen this months Hifi+, has a whole section on the LP12...naheedactive Phase 4 SBLs is the only way...

I HAVE BOTH A 32.5 AND A72 PRE AMP AND HAVE HEARD THAT PERFOMANCE CAN BE IMPROVED /CHANGED BY REMOVING UNUSED BOARDS ie PHONO AND TAPE BOARDS.MY PROBLEM IS IDENTIFYING WHAT EACH SET DOES.I DO KNOW WHICH ARE THE PHONO,THE REST ARE(72) 324/7 328/1...

Hi Folks! As posted earlier, this week I auditioned my Marantz CD-63 mkII KI & PM-66 se KI against a Naim set-up consisting of CD5/FC2/NAC 112/NAP 150. Needless to say Naim beats Marantz hands-down! This is not to say that the Marantz is a bad system; I’ve been listening to it for 4 years with much pleasure. But there comes a time when you finally meet a brand that makes your ears “drop of” in amazement… Naim I’ve been listening to many set-ups (some of them...

I want to get inside my old Nait 3 to extract the phono boards but it would appear that I have to unscrew a 'safety earth screw' and take out 4 'plastic button rivets' first from the base plate. Is this correct? I suppose the whole innards then slips...

HiI would like to connect my Naim to my tv Philips 9617 ,and hope you could tell what to do.What kind of cables,where to buy it(U.K).

This is my first post, after many enjoyable reads on this board I have finaly decided to post, the reason is I need some clarification on the language !What is Flat earth / round earthWhat is a Mullet systemWhat is Mana warsI have recently bought a...

I've never heard the Naim sound before but I'm having a Naim system installed at the end of the month. Components are: Pre amp 72, Power amp 140, CD3.5 and SBL speakers. All the components are about 3 years old. Anyone experienced with this setup? I...

Yesterday I was blaring Mikhail Rudy's recording of Janacek's Three Moravian Dances when the FedEx guy showed up. I could not here him ring the doorbell, despite my stereo room being situated immediately adjacent to the door. Fortunately my son was...

It seems my neighbours at work are in more often these days. They are all arty farty and have an annoying penchant for Radio Bore.This means I need some headphones.My absolute top budget is £500 but I would rather spend half that. I did a search...

The time has come to replace the knackered K9 and the better half is in the land of the cheaper (allegedly) Cart. Has anyone here done this and if so, can they recommend places to buy in Tokyo or Sendai?I appreciate that asking for a Cartridge...

Someone just got a pair of 135s for £1220. Seems pretty good although there is no detail on age etc. Does anyone else have a view as to why etc?

I'm a long time lurker and am seeking some advice from you folks. This site was a great surprise! Lots of good info.I'm in the process of updating my electronics.Source: LP12, Ittok, recently serviced Karma. The LP12 is driven by a "Lingo" of my own...

Hello all, thought I'd run this problem I have by you. Since having my dealer install a Dynavector XX2 on my Ekos, cueing in a track is now not as accurate as before. To be more explicit, as I lower the tonearm into the groove, the arm moves away from...

Anyone know where this guy is now, Ace at setting up LP12's/Naim (The last service the LP 12 had was from him 3 years ago, and my dew dealer said very little to do, after talks it turned out we both new J), a great guy that loves single malt scotch...

CDI versus CDS1/CDPSWell its been just over a week now since the arrival of my cds1/cdps - before I begin its worth pointing out that with CDI set-up allowed an additional shelf to really distance the 82 and snaxo from the p/supply nastiness, now the...

I was going to make my 2000th post some magnum opus of grandiose verbosity but I have died under the weight of expectation and have posters block. Instead I advised Gary to 'get some Mana'. As Nick suggests that's one of my most boring posts ever but...

An observation for those who want to upgrade but can't afford to do pre and power at the same time.I have wanted to upgrade my 92/Hi/90.3 for a while now but couldn't afford to replace Pre and Power at same time and want to end up with 82/2*Hi/250 so...

I'm thinking of upgrading things. I have a 72/140 at the moment and you can get a 2nd hand 82 for around £1500 give or take £200. I could also just add a Hicap to the 72.Does anybody have a view as to which will give me the most bang to...

gary's problems with the cabling (see "eek, me ears are bleeding") led me to the question how decent cabling looks. mine's a mess, too. despite all attempts of tidying them up. they have to cross each other at some stage. so please, those of you, who...

Hi folks. Question for anyone who might know the answer.I'm buying a new cd player soon, and wish to have my current interconnects reterminated to DIN:DIN. Currently, it's two 1m lengths of interconnect, RCA Phonos at either end. The cable, Nordost...

As I am within the "limeted funds" catagory, my Naim gear is all second hand.The only exception is my A5 cable that did in fact cost more than my 42.51)I ask of you, how high up the current (or the most recently discontinued range) would I have to go,...

Ok, somewhat concerned. returned home today didn't appear to be any neighbours in so wound up the wick.On the list:Massive Attack: Blue LinesBaby Mammouth: Seven upDavid Bowie:HeathenThe hardware: CDi, 180, FC, 102, NAPSC, SBLs, standard naim...