Hi-Fi Corner

Hi all,Moved me kit.... so me old naim cable is too short by about 2 meters......damm! oh well, new cable needed.Just wondering how long the burn in period for NACA5 is?Ta!Mad Boy Matt

A famous speaker’s manufacturer from Israel, Yair Tamam, started to sell hi end speakers two weeks ago. Their price in Israel 7K$. Ran Levi, the stereo journalist here (who wrote about Naim several weeks ago) describes these speakers as an...

Seen a used lp12, advertised as "LINN SONDEK LP12 Transcription Deck + Akito + Linn K18". Serial number is 81503.I'm new to this game... can anybody offer any advice as to what I should be looking to pay for this (it is in good condition), what I...

I'm looking for a cheap and easy alternative to the Linn belt, since mine is due for replacement.I can't find a Linn forum, so perhaps the Pauls and Mark will allow me to use this collection of LP12 fans.I did find a cheap replacement. It's a litlle...

Folks,Need your help on this.I was offered a used Nac82 last week.BUt when I had a look at the interial, I found some resisters are "blackened" - seems to me they are burnt.As there was no complete sysem at that time, I did not listen to it but it...

Hello All,I am now the new owner of a LP12/valhalla/black ittok (big grin)What would be a suitable cartridge? It has to sound better than my old Axis and at least similar to the CDX. Currently it has a Goldring 1042My budget is about 200ukp. I heard...

Hi,I know this is not the right place to ask for this, but I can find the best answers right here!!!I just got a s/h Wakonda (my LK1 went dead with the infamous christmas tree syndrome) and I'm trying to find if there is a special way to wire the...

Does anyone have experience with the Totem Forests on Naim, preferably with the 5-series? Surely, the best way to find out is to audition them, but any comments are welcome.Thanks, Arthur.

I am interested in what audio system you guys, flat earthers or not, have in your cars that plays music with "the boogie factor" (taking road safety into account!). Do analogue addicts prefer tapes (recorded from their LPs) over CDs? [This message was edited by Rana Ali on WEDNESDAY 10 July 2002 at 21:45.]

HiHas anyone got a set of 729 boards for sale. They would find a good home in my NAC 32.5Well its worth a try!Thanks

I am having fun repairing a NAP 160 and have to replace a MPSA56 transistor. Can I fit any A56 or must I match it to its sister MPSA06? I can measure hfe with my multimeter. The 5 A56 I have purchased have hfe from 120-135 and the 5 A06 (purchased in...

Anyone any experience of making these speakers sing. Have tried but they seem to lack excitment. Have then on stands and away from the back wall. Bass is OK but sound is a bit flat to my ear. Any ideas

Hi allI have an active system which was recently housed in a target 5 tier support which is not spiked at the floor, I also have PMS Isobariks on what I beleive are Linn stands made of square section metal tubing also not spiked. I have noticed if the...

Hi,I'm in New York for a couple of weeks and I wonder if any of you guys know about any good dealers I should visit./LarsIt Kan be done!

Thanks!Markus

Since I first heard the Mana effect at a friend's house I have been intrigued as to how Mana have managed to create a support system that makes such a dramatic improvement to sound quality. I am a scientist by training and it nagged away at me. About...

I replaced a pair of keilidhs with Ninka and have been happy with the results. I don't spend alot of time comparing different products unless I am actually planning to buy. I didn't listen to the katans as I felt floorstanders were a safer option with...

A few months ago, there was mention (maybe by Paul S. ???) of a Naim DVD/CD player. I've been waiting for this baby and now I'm in something of a rush. My wife turned up the heat on getting a bigger-than-my-20-year-old-19" tele and we got one of...

I now know for sure that I have to move apartments in a few weeks time and the room I will move into is about the size of a rabbit hutch (4.5m by 3.5m), so sadly the Credos will have to go.The only real possibilty in the context of the room will be a...

Hello All,I currently have a Linn Axis and have an opportunity to get a good deal on s/h lp12. What would you need to check to see if it is in good condition other than just listening to it.With so many moving parts there must be lots of things that...

Good morningWhat do think about the quality of your tuner(eg NAT 05)compared to your CD player. Is it a complete different world?I'm interested in buying a NAT05... what dothink about this product?Thanks for any advice.RetoCDX, NAC102, NAPSC, Hi-Cap,...

Can anyone tell me the height of a Kan on top of its dedicated stand? Its something I've considered buying and I'm thinking about placemaent options. Also, are all Kans the same size and is there any quoted distance from a surface above the speaker?...

Hi,After a few years without using my LP12, I finally upgraded it with both the Cirkus and Trampolinn upgrades, besides getting a Linn-rebuilt Karma.While installing the upgrades I noticed that the ceramic casing of R33 on the Valhalla was cracked,...

I am about to buy a CD5/NAC112/NAP150/FLATCAP2 system and have auditioned these with Wilson Benesch Arcs which are fantastic (transparent, exciting, with great presence and precise sound image) except in one respect - the depth of their bass. Would...

Guys,Has anyone seen what they consider to be a fairly tasteful CD rack at non-loony prices?Over the last year, I've looked at all sorts of racks, and have found:- Cheap and nasty plastic ones- Expensive and nasty ones- Tasteful looking and very...