Hi-Fi Corner

Has anyone used Linn's cartridge rebuild service ? I have a 10 year old Karma that's probably in need of replacement or rebuild. Wondered what anyone's experience had been with the rebuild service since I still like the sound of the Karma, and don't...

(Yet) Another thing I don't get.I browsed the Hifi Choice Forum recently and there was a whole thread about 'sound', what your system 'sounds' like and how you'd like it to 'sound' better.The CDSII revisted thread here has produced more examples.Until...

Okay, just to show my indecision on this!After my recent thread Used Cartridges (Dynavector/Linn)?? I've pretty decided that I'm going to take up a good deal on a Dynavector XX1LNow, I know at least a couple of you out there have run this cartridge,...

Someone in Israel stole the idea ?No NameThere is a big building in Ramat Hasharon, a city near Tel Aviv with a big "NO NAME" sighn.Wonder what do they mean to.Arye

Hi:I am again considering selling my Spectral amp and pre-amp and maybe moving into the Linn or Naim camp. Basically, the tonal balance of the Spectral gear does not seem to compliment the Signum's lively nature and exagerated upper midrange/ lower...

Hi guys,As some af you may have read... I sold my Nait-2 about a couple of weeks ago to the same guy who introduced me to Naim years ago.He sold his beloved Naim years back and always regretted it. Now he's one happy camper and enjoys his Nait-2 with...

I went round to my place this morning and had a most enjoyable time but for the fact that I was teasing myself with my favourite All Bran as well as an Italian fortified cereal whose effect certainly did not escape me when I had to drive home at 9:45...

After a bit of wheeling and dealing on the end of my rega sits a Linn Klyde.I didn't realise how knackered my dynavector was, this new cart is a total joy I was giggling on the first record, (Big Bud, Late Night Blues)Have played the beano album, hyms...

I am considering replacing my elderly SBLs and have four questions regarding the new SL2:Is the SL2 designed to be placed up against the wall as with the SBL or is placement more flexible as with the NBL?Could a SNAXO, configured for an SBL, be used...

I went to the Stallion abode on Monday afternoon and had a most enjoyable time but for the fact that he was teasing me with my favourite beers as well as an Italian fortified wine whose name escapes me when I had to drive home at 9:45 pm.Needless to...

Howdy folks,Today I went to my local Naim dealer.The positive result of that visit: I got me a mint Nait-2 back! yeeha!I also took my SF's 'Concertino's with me to try there and compare 'em to other speakers.The SF's were the worst of all that I...

current system; 32.5, Snaps,160,CD2,IBL mk 1. Just got the IBLs and love em! I've had the 160 for 20 years and we're very attached so no suggestions I get rid.I am toying with the idea of going active. Is it possible to go active with something like a...

Hi all !Did anyone knows where to find some CD5 review?Thanks,Ozren

Hi ...maybe you could help me ! I have searched the net hi & low for information ..any information on Royd speakers...to no avail!!! Google points you towards a dead end site called 'trinity group' where your presented with two options that have nothing to do with Royd speakers at all! exposure & dynavector...cheers then!!! Any suggestions? I would like to find out more about these speakers, I want to improve upon my old Epos ES11/12's which I have owned for about 9 years & am finding very...

Don't no what happened there butsuddenly i was thanked for contributing to the forum & I hadn't finished typing!!!? Anyhow the other option is ..... 5 tier table by stands unique at approx £300 All thoughts & or experiences would be appreciated! Cheers for now Matt. Mad Boy Matt

This is going to be a bloody long post, so I apologise in advance…I spent a very enjoyable evening with Bob and Derek from Neat yesterday. At about 7:30 they turned up with a van full of speakers. As I wanted to keep within certain budget /...

Terry,Not sure if you saw my reply in the 'Phono Stage' thread, I have a pair of MM boards that could be yours for a CD.Duplicate message follows...------------------Re: Second hand 322 moving magnet boards.I have two clean virgin ones sitting on my...

Hi to all !Did anyone have any idea how to make a good quality (not like Milty) rca to din adaptor without any wire between?

I'm contemplating moving my equipment (a bunch of black boxes and an Lp12) to a location in my living room right infront of a heating/cooling vent. I;m wondering if anybody has thier gear in front of a heating/cooling vent and if the air arising...

Hi all!I have the chance to buy a used (3 years old) Lingo with original packing, cables, switch etc. for 450 €.Is this a reasonable price?Has anyone sold a Lingo recently and still rememberes the amount?Thanks for your inputRegardsGuido

Hi folks,It's been a while...I'm kinda embarressed...Two weeks ago I sold my Kan-II's.The cheap looks began to annoy, but also the fireplace between the Kan's didn't do much justice to the Kan's soundstage.Now,...hang on, the "throw rotten tomatoes at...

Hi folks.As you may or may not know, I've been looking to get a new CD player for some time now, and have tried a home demo of a CDS-II with XPS power supply. Whilst it had some great characteristics going for it, ultimately it left me feeling 'is...

I am currently working on building a power distribution block, soldered connections, star earthered, one fuse for the system etc, etc.The remianing link is what mains cable I should run. I have noticed that Naim use Pirelli cable (not sure which one...

Having talked myself into a hole with the resident Linnies, I was looking forward to re-evaluating some Linn kit. As luck would have it, I was able to spend the some quality time at the Linn shoppe this afternoon. I told the salesman of the heavily...

Hi All,I am looking for an economical cartridge to replace my, rather long in the tooth, K9 in my Planar 3. After hearing Rob Holt extolling the virtues of the Denon DL110 MC, I asked my dealer if they could order it. They couldn't find it in their...