Hi-Fi Corner

I am using the Naim headphone amp with a Spectral pre-amp. The stageline is currently hard-wired with a Chord RCA Cable. I would prefer to use MIT cables. Can the unit be converted to standard RCA jacks? Jay [This message was edited by Jaybar on SUNDAY 05 May 2002 at 07:07.]

Anyone have any experience with a Hadcock GH228 on an LP12? I know this was passe years ago, but with the ARO, have opinions changed on early unipivots?--Eric

Right, I've been shifting my hi fi around, and want to boost up to an AV system, but on a budget. Intend to use my existing gear (32.5/Hicap/250) for front channels - speakers are the aforementioned Arcs. Had been intending to run the centre channel...

Dear Forum,Recent posts on the forum lead me totwo conclusions:1) That PSU's have only minimal theoretical benefits to CD5's and below.2) An improved clock is likely to have a major benefit to the entry level CDPs.So, why does Nain promote adding a...

Hi,In the source first mindframe can it be overdone, for instance does a Nait 3 do justice to a CDX ?Thanks Muz

Is the AV2 a preamp (Does it works alone with an amp and speakers) or is it just a processor (which needs preamp, and 5 amplified channels???)I have a CDX/Nac102/Supercap/Nap180 and a dvd player; Could i have a 5-channels sound just by buying a AV2,...

So, recently my aged Dynaco ST70 died and I stuck my 1980 vintage Luxman receiver into my system. It was either do that or not have any music. Too bad about the Dynaco. But it's understandable, since it's 35 years old.So, until I get the amp fixed or...

Yesterday evening I went to listen to music at a friend’s house with few others – one of them is an excellent violinist. We listened to the stereo and we listened to the violinist as he stood between the speakers and played.I wondered -...

Hi all,This is kind of a therapy/support club of a thread. Three issues are raised.Firstly, does anyone suffer from the same paranoia as me, in that you start a piece of unfamiliar music, you have the volume at 11 o'clock on the dial when it should...

Hi !My friend just send me a mail that he was come from Vienna where he was listened Manger speakers.He said that it was best speakers which he was heard ever.Anyone similar experience?Ozren

At the moment Iam considering converting my garage into a dedicated Hifi room 3100 x 4500mm approx . Walls will be solid masonary floor concrete ceiling plasterboard. Will CARA give me a good approximation ? are the results easy to read. As this...

Hi,I haven't posted in a while, but I thought my recent weekend in chicago might be of interest to some on the forum. The systems I heard were a) the new Wilson Benesch Chimeras with Chord amplification and either a Metronome Technologies CD player or...

After a mishap I need to replace both power transistors(TO3 Package) marked SM 0882 on one channel of my 110. Does anyone know of a source for these? If not is there an alternative-I assume in this case I would have to change all 4 to keep both...

OK -This is not a Friday Naim slagging thread or anything like that. In private correspondence with a forum member, I was reminded of one of the things that I really didn't like about my former Naim kit. Naimly:It didn't do classical very well.I found...

So does everyone use NACA5 with Naim kit? I was also considering some Kimber cable as I need some new cable. I currently have Sonic Link AST 75X2. Any suggestions? [This message was edited by mystik on THURSDAY 28 February 2002 at 13:39.]

I tried to raise this issue a couple of weeks ago within a thread but either that particular thread had run its course or else nobody was interested in discussing the topic. It is clear that SBLs and Isobariks are favourites with Naim users - and...

Hi Andy,My emails to you bounce - have you gone undercover?Alex

I currently have an LP12 NAC42/NAP140 and will shortly be getting a CD5, QS stands and some NACA5 (to replace my NACA4 cables that have been attacked by the hamster). I am also looking to change my speakers (v. old Celestion Ditton 200's). So far I...

Hi Folks,On a day off work yesterday where I happened to have the spirit level handy I spent a bit of time checking out my LP12. It had been moved recently to accept a Prefix, so I thought I'd check just on the off chance. Well it turns out it wasn't...

For so many of us, purchasing is the most important thing we do because it is the point where we part with our hard earned cash. I've never seen a guide on "how to demo" kit so I thought it would be good to see what people thought was the best way to...

Hello:when I talked with my dealer this afternoon he told me as i´ve got a naim amplifier(Nait 5) I´ve to make a Naim sistem,buy the cd 5 too!But this week I listened Exposure 2010 cd player and I like it a lot!and it´s just 600...

Hi thereI took delivery of a VPI 16.5 record cleaner a couple of weeks ago and thought that I should make a post on the results. I am flabbergasted. The results are absolutely excellent and I can honestly say that this is one of the best audio things...

Hi folks,The last couple of weeks I have the oppurtunity to use my Nait-2 and/or my Cyrus III amp, to drive my current SF 'Concertinos'.Out of curiosity I compared both of 'em just for fun. Even though it's obvious that the Cyrus has a bit more juice...