Hi-Fi Corner

I have 140 Hi-Cap 72. I am moving to the US from Austria in 2 months and want to know whether or not I can use a step up transformer (110-230V) in the states to power my system or do I need to have modifications made to the 140 hi-Cap?

I just wondered where the vinylphiles here get their new LP's? And if anyone had recommendations of places to get new vinyl on the net or by mail order (I know about Vivante, but anywhere else)?CheersChris L (enjoying his recently acquired LP12!)

I bought this CD with some considerable scepticism - how can three minutes of horrible noises across the entire audio bandwidth make your system sound better? I thought. Well, it was only a tenner, so I thought I'd give it a go. It actually works! I...

I was wondering whether all the power cables for Naim's later components are the same. My CDX and Super-Cap have the same type of power cable, but the one for the XPS is fatter. All of these components' serial numbers are in the 150-160000 range.BTW,...

In a previous life I was a bass-player (well I still am, but I used to get paid for it). At the time a company called Trace Elliot ruled the world of bass amplification with their clean, fast, punchy solid-state amps. At a big conference I asked the...

I've got around 800 quid or so to spend upgrading my main system but I'm not sure where best to spend the cash.Current system:Project 2 turntableSony MDS-JE520 MinidiscMicromega Leader II used as transportMeridian 203...

Hi folks.I'm looking for a reliable and fairly inexpensive source for decent, lined inner sleeves for LPs - I prefer lined sleeves, but will put up with those semi-circular nagaoki(?) plastic sleeves (as they seem to be good aside from being a right...

I have old Linn Kans in my Naim setup, and recently I saw that folks are offering pairs of used Linn Kaber tweeters for sale, for under 100DM the pair (30UKP or 45USD).SPKR015/2 - 6 Ohms - 363TNVSPKR015/1 - 6 Ohms - 523TNFcan somebody perhaps say...

I picked up Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" on a DVD-Audio disc. I haven't had a chance to try it in my player yet, which is a Sony DVD player from a couple of years ago. It's definitely not DVD-Audio compatible.The packaging for the disc...

Hi!I have a Linn Axis/Akito/K9 and I am about to get a LP12. My K9 needs a new stylus wich is not available at the moment, so I found a very cheap s/h-Troika wich I want to rebuild (Expert Stylus).So what about the arm? My dealer offers me an Ittok4...

I've done some searching on the forum.Basically the "rules" seem to be ...Keep Power and signal cables seperate.Cross cables at right angles if necessary to reduce interference.Let signal cables "hang" in free air as opposed to zip tying.Use bubble...

Hi folks.Is it me, or is the Nait-2 a bit enthusiastic on the old gain control? I mean, with vinyl it's OK, but the gain whilst using CD seems to be a bit on the high side (i.e. usable volumes seem to be around the 7- to 8-o'clock settings, beyond...

Hi all,not that I am particularly tempted, but reading some other threads I was wondering whether fellow CDS2-owners still feel the urge to tweak their CDS2 -to get the most of it (as they say). Personally speaking I think that the CDS2 is that good...

SteveI have received an envelope through the post with your name on it but with my address.I am presuming that the tickets for the BBQ are inside.If you can e mail me your address ( mick.parry2@ntlworld.com )I will redirect it to you.Please note that...

I'm decorating most of the house at once, which has involved moving a lot of music hardware and software about. As I was "storing" about a hundred 7 inch reels of 1/4 inch TDK tape in a bin bag, I realised that even the most Luddite of us gives in to...

Would like to play a bit with my 2nd system CD/32.5 and 72/ Scap/ two 140/ A5 and Keilidh to get some experience in activating systems.Is there a way to go active with a Naim crossover?As I can remember that someone has got active tokans with Naim....

Hello, I have just got a 2nd hand 52, and found some of the inputs had straight through boards, some had NA528 boardsCan someone tell me what they are ? What should they be used for ? CD input ? Tape buffering ?I have one on the input for my CD...

I did a demo on the Rega25 on the weekend and was very impressed at how is easily communicated music. The demo was far from ideal with a Nait3 and intros but I managed to get a good feel for what LPs sound like. I have no idea what would be revealed...

2 free trials ago I joined and now my time is almost up.Since arrival I have changed 2 Hi-caps for a Supercap (for 82) with great effect and put Mana Sound Bases under the N805s, also to good effect but the CDX sounds a bit top end harsh - is this...

Hi, folks.As promised (a while ago) here's a picture of my system. (1 week ago.)Sorry, for the bad quality.Man, I definitely need a digital camera,one day..The Kan's are on Target HR-60 stands, insteadof Kan-ll stands. (shame on me,eh !?)the system...

Has anyone seriously considered this? I hadn't, so before i condemned it i thought i'd see what it sounded like through a bit of decent kit.I asked a friend to burn me a CD of some well known tracks. He found the best quality MP3s he could find and...

Hi guys, I updated my girlfrends nait3 to 72/140. Pulled out the Bufferboards, the phonoboards and the variable link boards.It sounds fantastic. But now there is just one usable input and alot open contacts insite.I do not have and wont buy new...

So now I'm the proud woner of a pristine CDi , the only visible defect being that one of the tiny rubber pads on the puck had come off. Nothing that a spot of superglue and rubber tubing can't fix.System is now :LP12 etc/CDi/72/Hi/140/EposES14I'm...

Just received the latest issue of Image Hifi and there is an ad from the German Naim distributor Music Line with a picture of the allae but with a different name underneath the picture: gala!Did Naim listen to us and decided to change the name of the...