Hi-Fi Corner

Anyone use a ringmat on an LP12 as opposed to the standard felt mat. Is the ringmat worth all its hype.My recently aquired LP12 is giving me no end of pleasure however the felt mat all too often ends up almost glued to the lps with static; would a...

ChapsI have just upgraded the main system toCDS11+XPS/52+Supercap/2x135's/Linn Briks.The system sounds good and that will do until later next year when I go up either the 552 or 500 route.My secondary system now consists...

In a hi-fi kit,different degrees of tightness are required depending on the components involved.Expressions like "Linn tight" or a bit tighter than "finger tight" have been used in this forum.I would like to tell you about a recent experience I had.I...

Well, first of all a big thank you to all at The Audiofile in Bishops Stortford and to Paul Darwin for their time and hospitality. Lots of tea, not too much chat, and lots of varied music.The SL2 is to my mind a very attractive speaker. Even in my...

I've had a pair of Kans for approx 10 years, which I haven't been using for the last 3-4 years. Thing is, I was be interested in seeing how they sound in my current system, which has been upgraded substantially since the Kans were used, but I don't...

Hi All I took part in a student exchange in Germany while studying electronics and was taken on a tour of the Canton loudspeaker factory where we oversaw the manufacturing processes and listened to the final products.From what I can remember (approx 7...

I have just added the Stagline to my non-naim system. It is the "N" type set up for MM. I'm using a Dyna 10X4mkII which has 2.5 mv output. The problem is that I have to turn the volume knob up past two o'clock to get the music moving. Just doesn't...

I just got a used naim cd5.... 2 things puzzle me.(1) the fast forwarding doesnt seem to be continous. it FF for like 3 seconds, then 1 second then 3 and so on and so forth. is that normal? and it seems to stop FF after like a minute of fast...

While browsing the Shahinian site, the Super Elf is pictured with an Ikea stand. This will tilt the baffle so that it will face upward, just like the other Shahinian speakers. By using the Ikea stand instead of using a conventional stand, will you get...

has anyone got an IXO they would be prepared to loan me for a short period to evaluate going active with NAC 32.5, HICAP,CD2, 2 X NAP160, IBL mk1?

I know this is a strange question, not wanting to bore you with all the tedious details, does anybody know if it is possible to site a CDS2 within a shelf? The clearance I have is 17cm. I realise that it is top loading but is it feasable to operate...

I'm running (happily) a Linn Asaka into K boards, and quite frankly it doesn't have enough gain for me. Absolute position of the volume dial isn't so much an issue (confortable listening level is about 10:30 to 11:00), but if I accidently switch to CD...

Have the house to myself (wife away on business) and am happily blowing my brains out with some Steel Pulse at max volume.Am I happy?...you better believe it!Just like to say that IMHO the CDX is a fu*king GREAT cd player with or without the XPSIf...

I'm currently using a pair of Linn Keilidhs with my CD5/Nait 5 setup, but I keep reading glowing reports of Kans and Royd speakers. I listened to a pair of Royd minstrels a few years back and was quite impressed with those. I'm wondering if the Kans...

I came across an interesting site that had some good info on how capacitors and tubes actually work; some might be interested as I was to learn more about this subject:Outer Sound UniversityNote - the material is presented from the standpoint of...

Hi folks,I intend to buy new speakers, SBL or Nautilus 803;Do you think , a Nap180 will be enough to power them??ThanksCharles

I need some recommendations about what software to use record from my LP12 onto my hard drive in preparation to burn some cd compilations for friends.A friend uses something called "toast" to do this using his Mac. I'm using a PC, not a Mac.Also, any...

I should soon have a new Kef B139 bass unit to replace a knackered one in my Isobariks and have talked to customer service at Linn for some info. I was told the units are sealed (airtight)and that the sealant may be difficult to remove also I may have...

Seeing how much the LP12 sparks interest...How do you attire your LP12?The standard hard rubber feet?Squash balls?Oak cones ?RDC Cones ?Other types ?On a LP12 with the baseboard taken offDS

I am trying to find out what support the British Government offers to the uk hi fi industry to aid against foreign competition. So far after hours of looking round I have found little information, other than the recent R n D tax break. I'm interested...

This could be a dumb question but I might have the chance to dem a dynavector HX1.2 at home this weekend - a friend has just bought one and I'd be very interested to hear it in my system given some of the comments here over the last few months. I...

Hi,Has anybody here ever listened to a Musical Fidelity T1 FM Tuner?Reason I ask is I just bought one out of the Loot and it should arrive next week.I know, If I wanted a review, I should have got it BEFORE I bought it but, hey, much as I like to...

Just a quickie for anyone out there thinking of getting this little gem...vast improvement over the previous Ortofon MC1 turbo. I think I have at last reached a level, with my Rega P3 and Nait 2, where I can say I am happy enough to discount an...

Hi Can anyone tell me if phono boards from a NAC 32.5 which is my present pre-amp will be compatible with a NAC 72. The reason I ask is I may be able to buy a NAC 72 which is fitted with M/M phono boards and I have a M/C cartridge. Also any advice on...

How old were you when you bought your first Naim???As near as I am concerned, I bought myself a Nait3 2 years ago as I was 20 y.o.6 months later, I had got a cd3.5/nac92/Hicap/Nap140 and today I have got CDX/Nac102/Supercap/Nap180.Charles