Hi-Fi Corner

I went to the following site after someone on the forum posted a link to a site thjat provided a link to this site. I saw a very cheap tweak that I had to try since it really was cheap. Follow the link to see what it is. I tried it and it worked. I...

I have just completed a Massive upgrade in just under 11 months.My upgrades were:Classe CDP -> Naim CD 5Thiel 1.5's -> Dynaudio 1.8 mk IIno Tuner -> Linn PekinNaim CD 5 -> Naim CD 5 + HighcapAddition of Linn Linto phono stageSpectral DMC...

I am seriously considering the NAC112/NAP150 with a stageline for my Gyrodec (and probably a Dynavector 20x). Firstly, does the stageline use BNC or phonos?Secondly would I be much better off spending the extra on a Tom Evans Microgroove (the...

Hi,I live on the 12th floor and have long since dreamt of what my Naim system will sound like without 40 fridges and tv's between it and the earthy stuff.On a bad day the hicaps can hum like a squadron of Lancasters hooning overhead.But recently...

Can anyone honestly hear any difference with the CDSII display switched off "for improved sound quality".I mean, do a test with the display covered with a bit of tape and toggle between on and off.I can't hear any change.Am I going deaf?

If so, what did ya' think?Jay

Hello!I just bought my first piece (definately not the last!!!) of Naim equipment, a Nait 5. After comparing with the NAC112/NAP150 combo, I decided to go for the Nait 5, saving some money for a CD upgrade. (I have a Sony 930, please don´t kill...

Does anyone have experience of the original Xerxes versus the newer Xerxes 10? I'm thinking that my elderly Roksan Xerxes (circa 1986, upgraded blobs and 1st PSU upgrade) could use updating/replacing. I have the oppurtunity to trade in my Xerxes for a...

Hi,My Naim equipment was stolen, but now thankfully recovered. It has not been looked after very well, and there are a number of scuffs and scratches on the black casework.Has anyone got any suggestions on how to cover up the aluminium showing through...

The price of the FRAIM is way beyond my means (SHAIM). Could the collective brain power/experience of the Naim forum come up with a do it yourself design?The Flexye table is a start, but the exposed threaded steel rods and exposed nuts have a minus...

Thanks for all the previous suggestions. My listening to date has thrown up the idea of Shahinian speakers coupled with CD5 and Nait5. But I have yet to be able to arrange a demo. Does anyone have any thoughts on this combination. My room is about 6.5...

Not Naim I know, but I have in a cupboard somewhere a non-working "Nytech Audio CTA 252 XD Series D".It is a rather cool-in-a-70s-sort-of–way bit of kit . It looks like an oversize, desktop calculator with all the controls and, I think, analogue...

Can anyone name the gear shown incidentally on Top Gear tonight? That turntable was beautiful. I recognised it, but can't recall it's name. And I'm sure there was some 5 series stuff at the back somewhere!Tony

My system currently consists of a Micromega Leader II CD, Project turntable, 92R pre-amp, 90.3 power amp and Credos. I've just aquired a cheap SNAPS power supply and am wondering if it can be used to power the 92R, what benefits I'm likely to get and...

News page on the BBC'Finally, some of the impetus for change may also come from the fact that the patents on CD technology will expire soon, which means lower licensing revenues for Sony and Philips. New technology means new licences and more cash.'...

Evening AllThings are not as they should be in Kan land. I should be listening to music but instead I'm looking for advice....A couple of months ago I started a thread to get some upgrade advice which broadly confirmed my thoughts that my TT was the...

Down-graditis ???Hi,I am thinking about downgrading my Naim system to a smaller, more simple system.I currently have Naim CDS2,01, lp12 with aro, armageddon, dynavector 17D2mk2, 52, snaxo/sc 4 x 135's and Credo's and SBL's. The system sounds great but...

Hi!Is a single 140 enough to power SBL`s?What about an active cd3/72/hi/2x140/ixo/SBL system?Regards,Wolfgang

There are two ways to drive a set of headphones on a Naim system. The conventional solution is the Headline headphone amp, connected to a tape loop on your pre-amp. Points to consider:The Headline is designed to drive headphones.It's a load on the...

Hello everybody,i think nearly bought new speakers: Proac studio 125.My system is Nait 3/ Hicap, CD 3.5/flatcap.the Nait works well, but may be a little short with the Proac.I don't want change all my system before many (few?) years, and i want keep...

As I listen to more and more so-called Flat Earth set-ups, eg. CDX/102/140/Credos, I wonder what the fuss is about. Yes, the Credos lack a little bass extension, but they do so at the avoidance of flab. There is sufficient high frquency info on offer...

I recently bought a Headline from a private person in Germany. It turned out the Headline had a problem, but the seller refused to take it back and have it repaired. He said "if you don't like it, sell it like I did"! A real asshole! Anyway, a bit...

After many years browsing millions of internet pages, I have finally found it.... http://www.shibumi.org/eoti.htmRegards -mb

1) Space on rack is very very limited. Has anyone heard the Linn Pekin tuner which would fit in bteter space wise and connect to my Spectral pre-amp with ordinary IC's?2) If you have heard both the Linn Tuner and the nato5, how do the two compare?3)...

Shelf space is tight and if I stack them, I can get something else onto the shelf. Any significant drawbacks?Jay