Hi-Fi Corner

Did you senior members think that old 72/140 with Holden&Fisher transformer which was designed Guy Lamotte, sounds better than 102/180 or even something better? Just damn curious. Ozren

Just got back from the show, great show too. It was good to see the Naim people there making music with some excellent new and older kit. I know alot of effort went in from many people to give a good day out. Thanks to Audio Excellence, Audio T and...

I have what most would consider a fairly high-end 2 channel system in my living room Spectral, Naim, Linn, Sonus Faber, Ikemi etc). A/V is definately an afterthought and is religated to the BR where space is very limited.Until today we had an old VCR...

There's a pair of earlyish Kan1 on Ebay here that have already reached £250. This is without stands and with minor cosmetic flaws. It's also more than they cost in pounds when new!So, what's going on?Paul

They reviewed the intro models of the naim pre power.They said that the new flat cap 2 can not only power the pre amp but also the cd player at once.They also said that the mon button on the front is actually mono not monitor.Is this all true?

I realise that there are no hard and fast rules about the life expectancy of a cartridge,but are there any rough generalisations ?(eg.number of hours/albums played etc).For my own part,I have not a clue on to how to inspect a stylus or...

The other day I had a hankering to go out and listen to some rigs at some local non-Naim dealers to see what I would hear. My ulterior motive was to see if I could find any speakers that I like better than my VA Bachs, even at triple the price. Well,...

I'm trying out a pair of SBLs now, but couldn't find an owner's manual at the Naim website ... any kind soul out there have a softcopy ?BTW, really surprised at these tiny SBLs. Unsealed, and next to my Proac Response 3s (huge), around 1.5 meters away...

All I want is better performance from CD, but I am getting really confused.I keep getting people saying in a rather patronising tone, "well if you like the Naim sound, you'd better stay with Naim".I don't like the Naim sound. I do like music. Frankly,...

ChapsMrs Mick and I have just got back from an extended holiday in Tenerife and are currently very cheesed off.Being a typical middle aged couple, we pack half of our worldly goods in two enormous suitcases. Mrs Mick packs nearly half her wardrobe and...

I have recently bought second hand a NAP110 , a NAC42.5 and an unidentified power supply.Can anybody identify the make and more importantly the quality of the power supply given the following description.Model identification is 3APS, there are two...

Tired of low WAF? Neighbours? Poor mains? Does your hi-fi share space with television sets, computers, credenzas, household pets and/or children- all in a dodgy 8 foot sq room?Do guests accidentally walk into your speakers or cut themselves on your...

Was moving 2-week old CD5 to new room and(notthinking, argh!) tilted it way forward withCD drawer opening with a thud and tossingCD and puck to floor. Hooked everything backup and sounds find--still sounding better and better during break-in. I am...

Has anyone tried using a UPS in the mains supply to a CD player or even any other piece of equipment?These are often used in industry for equipment not for the conventional supply loss and controlled shutdown but to reduce the impact of spike in mains...

To all of you in the UK, particularly those who will sadly miss the Bristol show. There will be another opportunity in April.Although this will be at Heathrow, it is arranged by the Chester Group and NOT Hi-Fi...

Hi all !Can anyone explain me why is the left channel of Nait 2 about 10 percent louder than right channel, so I have turn my balance switch for about 15 degrees right to have same signal?Thanks, Ozren

Hi folks.I want. Would prefer to buy s/h. How much? Especially the CDS-II/XPS.TC '..'"Girl, you thought he was a man, but he was a Muffin..."

Ok the title was pretty self explanitory.I got home today and though f**kit. Basically I am considerate to my neighbours and normally don't listen too loud, however as far as I could assertain no one was in some, wham!I played some Big Bud on vinyl,...

ive been told by naim sbl `s are not getting repl aced just limited finish options black & walnut only sbl2 @ 4 to 5k im thinking of replacing my old sbl with new ones has any one seen or heard the new ones been told they should be available by july

I've been offered apair of sbl's but will my 180 drive and or do justice to them???

Well, I'm there! 32.5/HiCap, NAXO 3-6/SNAPS, 2x135s, 2x250, PMS IsobariksCould anyone give me some advice about connecting this lot up? It's the Preamp-to-HiCAP-to-NAXO-toSNAPS bit that's confusing me...I'm assuming the NAXO must be powered by its own...

(from an email to the administration:)Hi Pauls,I’m going to publish this query on the forum as well but I don’t expect to get any reliable answer since anyone has only one flat so his experience must be limited. Contrary to Naim Audio that...

I would be interested in hearing peoples opinion of the best cartridge they've heard, money no object, thru Naim pre powers. thanks

I have just acquired a s/h 52/supercap.I could write a long eulogy about just how fantastic this is. Suffice to say that my wife and I spent the entire evening curled up on the settee listening to music, competing over what to play next. This was...

Just wondering....102/hi-cap/napsc or bare 82? Then add a supercap at a later date...compare with 52? much in it? at that level is a 250 okay or should we be looking at serious amps ie active/biamp/triamp etc? or NAP500????Was looking at current...