Hi-Fi Corner

We are talking a lot about the question – what a rack does and how.I was told that electronic components (not include tubes) Don’t suffer of a “microphonic” problem. Shaking a board full with transistors – will not effect...

My query may interest anybody with a liking to build Hi-Fi objects on the cheap but I think it goes mainly to Paul the First (Stephenson) who could tell us about Naim Audio’s attitude toward any home-built Fraim (call it fffraim).There is...

My LP12, Ittok LVII and Karma are about 17 years old. I intended to get a Prefix but the dealer said the LP12 should have gussets (wood internal bracing).Prefix owners, any alternatives?Adolfo Aguiar

I have these diminutive speakers on Kan 2 stands with Nac5 wire in my 'second' system with Nait 2 and Marantz 67SE, and am amazed at their quality for the price (abt 60GBP equivalent in Japan) My other speakers are original Kans and there are...

I know Naim is highly regarded for its PRAT but can it be that Naim might be 'too fast' for certain music? A lot of people, non-Naimers for the most part, think the bass is too lean. There has to be a connection here. Can you gentlemen and ladies tell...

Hi there!Months ago I got great advice by the forum which ended up in the purchase of a vintage lp12 - old version, no additional plinth bracers.The turntable came with a transcriptors reference fluid tonearm but although I had support by the helpfull...

Hi, I recent made my way back to vinyl and am blown away by how much more enjoyable it is. I am considering down grading my CD source and upgrade the performance of my TT with a Naim prefix and maybe better cartridge. I have a CDS1, 52/Super, 135's,...

Hi all guys,as I'm considering to buy a new LP12 turntable, I would like to know if, as someone says, there's a wood finish (walnut, afromosia, cherry, black...) to be preferred soundwise.Thanks a lot.Ciao,Paolo

Why does the SNAXO have an on/off switch? Seems pointless as, like a pre-amp, it has to be powered from a separate PSU. I'm sure there must be a reason, though.Thomas

Hi,Having a foot in both camps, I was on the L**n site today. If I recall, the 'single speaker dem' was one of their mainstays. Not, however, (If first impressions are to be believed) in their "New demonstration centre at Princes Square" as presented...

Dear all,I've just done some research and called Linn Harrods (who subsequently called Linn).* The Valhalla is NOT being discontinued* The UK prices (I didn't check for Sweden) for the LP12 will NOT be increased any more than inflation.Shame on those...

First and foremost I would like to thank Mark Raggett of Naim Audio for all the help I received.I have now had the Ultimatums in active mode for about 3 months,and it has been an experience,but also a little frustrating.It was an experience because...

Hi Paul!In the previous topic 'whens me naim kit gonna sound good' You forgot to answer me question...would you mind... TA.Mad Boy M.

Got the CDS2 head upgrade back on Saturday, what a superb bit of kit. Can anyone who has done this describe the warm up / burn in improvements. I had the CDSPS warmed for 3 weeks and the sound opened up noticably for the first hour and has since...

Some bits of my system are now getting a bit old and I have another problem.For the record:Roksan DP-1/DA-1/DS-4; The DP-1 was Attessa's the summer before last.Naim: 72,Hi-Cap,140, NAT-01, IBLs Mk1On certain CDs I get a quick series of 'clicks' which...

Hi all!!Mad boy ere,What amp rating do Naim give for the standard mains leads supplied with their kit?See the plan is to...............Install dedicated mains spur (10mm)to feed a 15 amp unswitched sigle socket (round pin) with a 16amp mcb. From this...

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Any opinions on the relative merits of NAXO vs SNAXO ?I have a 2 way NAXO which I got as a job lot with a HiCap (Seller would not split) which has been sat on a shelf for a while. I am wondering if it has any value to me in a short/long term upgrade...

After saying in another topic how good things were sounding...Beat this for the weirdest fault ever!When recording vinyl to a cassette via the '52.When I take the record off the deck, there is a static 'pop' and ..The amp goes into Mono on listen and...

Right, I've just bought that Hicap (the one with the red caps) off Ebay. This will be used with my existing NAP140 and initially a NAC42.5 which I intend to replace with a NAC112/Stageline next year sometime. The rest of the system is an...

I noticed a post of people showing Naim innards and homebrew stuff so here's mine.This is a 'halfcap' I made for my Headline. The Headline, I hate to let this out, is mono powered and uses only one side of whatever PS you hook up to it. Seems rather...

HiHere are the results of my power amp trials.The 3 power amps were: 1. NAP250, old style, fully serviced; 2. 640 Crimson Monoblocs, couple of years old, checked over; 3. Dynavector HX1.2, old spec so less power than new, checked over.Costs new: 1....

Here in Aotearoa there is a shortage of used Naim kit to plunder, guess those clever enuff to buy it hang onto it 'til Grim Death!Views please on the best place(s) to acquire via the NetTa in advanceredeye

Anyone had experience of Fi-rax equipment stands? www.firax.co.ukI'm intrigued by their capability to build them in any size/finish, and their 'deadhead' platform. Their 'normal' shelf supports use a metal pin with a rubber ring, any thoughts?

Hi everybody,I consider purchase of second hand Naim system including NAC92 (GBP300), NAP180(GBP840),CDX(GBP1330).System looks OK and sounds fine, although I prefer NAC 102 rather. There is no deep second hand market for Naim in Poland, so seller say...