Hi-Fi Corner

I currently have an LP12/lingo/cirkus/ittokLVII/klyde running into MC boards in a 102. What would give a bigger improvement, upgrading the arm, or buying an external phono stage?If the vote is for the phono stage, I've seen recommendationds for the...

OK - all of this talk about Naits has led me to post this "poll". The answers could affect my search for a new amp. It is not in poll format 'cause I'm looking for two answers.First, which Nait is your favorite - and give a reason or two why. Value...

My Allaes have arrived at last! They look lovely in maple, and are sounding wonderful, even straight out of the box. I have been living with temporary speakers for the last few weeks since I sold my IBLs, and they had removed all the life and...

I am likely to buy Cd5 112/150 FC2. I have read in another thread that one of the two outputs from the Flatcap is superior to the other. Would I obtain an improvement by using two flatcaps utilising only the superior output in each?I know I can listen...

I was connecting my Prefix to a Supercap, and the instructions were to plug in into Socket 2 of the Supercap. At the back of the Supercap, the socket numbers are printed, and Socket 2 is below Socket 1 (which has a black cap over it). So I made the...

Thanks to Mike Sae, I can now show you the pic. The upgrade path will be as follows, all being well:-1) B300-->300XS2) Add XPS3) Hope that Mr Silessen brings out a B200 XS that will support a CDS2... Otherwise, I may have to look at DNM...4) The...

Suppose you have one of those hicaps which is capable of supplying two DC rails through the 5 pin socket OR a single DC rail from the four pin socket. And, suppose you have a 102 and a headline. No suppose further that you have the headline powered up...

I have one of these and I'm very happy with it.Nonetheless, the bloke at ES said they do an upmarket Troika rebuild with a better diamond, boron cantilever and other bits I've forgotten about.Does anyone know if this beast sounds any better?AlexPS....

Can i power a CD5 with a HiCap, and if so what connection lead do i need?

does anyone have any experience of these two phono stages and which would they consider better in a mainly Naim system based around 52, 135,s and NBL. Things I want from the sound are 1. rythem. 2. sound stage 3. deep bass and a warm 3 dimensional...

Hi FolksJust wondered if anyone had any experiences of unequal cable lengths above the minimum 3.5m of A5 per side. What are the audible consequences if, say, one side were 6m and the other 4m?CheersRana

Dear all,Some of you have asked me whether or not I have (shock, horror) made the change to Linn. The short answer is "yes". Tony L, Vuk, JC and maybe some others have asked me this and I did contemplate emailing them personally rather than appearing...

I'm running a heavily modified turntable with Audioquest PT6 arm. I was told that the Rega RB300 is the best budget arm anyone can get.Question is, does it fit my current arm hole and distance to the spinder?Also, what I dislike about Rega arm is that...

I've been listening to speakers for a few of months. Mainly my own of course but also some others.FB1s - good but no better than what I've got (N805s).Wilson Benesch Arcs - good but not really my thing.Briks - Brik-likeShahinian Compass - good but no...

What's the deal with those walnut 'n leather floorstanders you've built?

I received yesterday the CDX i bought the 20th december 2001.... It was very long, living without any music at home (i had given my cd3.5 back!!)But the CDX is really great,; it is still warming since yesterday afternoon and it is improving!But now, i...

Hello guys, I have an old phono player(?) and i would like to connect it to my Nac102.What do i need???Charles

When i ask for advice concerning my system (cdx/nac102/Supercap/Nap180), many tell me to buy a Nac82.Why not a Nac52?? Is the price's difference not justified by the gain in performance??Charlesps: when buying a Nac52, does the Black burndy come with...

I had a K18, but have used a Rega Exact (their top model at $600) for the last several years. I'm on my third one, and can guarantee you the boogie factor is very high.

Fresh off the Neat website:"The Ultimatum MF9 is becoming rapidly established as a benchmark for musicality, engineering excellence and - tallness! Enter the Ultimatum MF7, second of the three-model range. Sacrificing little of its big brother's...

I bought a NAT02 last week to upgrade an '03, and am very impressed by the result (amazed that radio could be so good - there was a gregorian mass broadcasted live on Flemish radio this morning, and it got me ... religious!). So impressed, in fact,...

Does anyone know some way to find Tonegen? I Have problem finding them. I want to contact them. Someone...hlp ? / J [This message was edited by Jonas_Bj on SUNDAY 06 January 2002 at 22:00.]

... of time in running in speakers that isA well respected audio dealer said to me the other day that running in a 'good' pair of speakers can take anything up to one year!!??!Surely this guy must be hitting the bong too much.I've heard people say 2...

is this worth it? what differance does the old style flatcap and a nap90 make to my old system? and what about cost for 2nd hand/ex-dem?....just wondered if its worthwhile upgrading my old system cd3/nait3, because used prices would be pretty...