Hi-Fi Corner

I have a pair on approval for this week from my kind dealer and I am very impressed. Was not sure whether I would like them as they are supposed to be thin and bright with no bass! This speaker is seriously good it has all the extension of my keilidhs...

After listening to all the Mana/Hutter/Quadraspire wars, I’ve come to the conclusion that my amp sounds way best …sitting on the floor

I ‘m in the market for a sub £1000 amp. I recently tried a Sonneteer Alabaster integrated against a Naim Nait 5, and an Audio Analogue Puccini. The AA was instantly dismissed – slow and frankly odd sounding, but to my the surprise, the Sonneteer...

Hi all,A few weeks ago I bought a one year old NAC 102. According to the previous owner it comes with phonoboards (MC). As I don't have a turntable at the moment, I don't use them. Is it worth removing the boards? If so, how does it work? Can I do it...

I finally got my 250 (Hurray!!). I only use CD (Linn Karik III without Numerik)and a digital TV, so what's the cost effective choice for a pre-amp (any age any style) I will be buying second hand and my dealer says a 62 (£250)is the realistic minimum...

I don't want to start a new MANA post but exactly what is a stand meant to do?Components produce mechanical vibrations internally but are also subject to external sources. I assume that neither of these affect the operation in a good way but is it...

Hi All,I had recently been wondering what the best future (as in "not yet") upgrade should be, and as my mate works at a dealer I went in to see him and borrowed a 250 to try. I was'nt totally convinced after a few days that it was worthwhile,...

I'm considering taking the plunge and buying SBLs but have just one reservation. With my Intros at high level with bass heavy music the floor in our rented, 250 year old cottage begins to hum along. There isn't much we can do about the floor, and to...

I have a problem with my aquarium and I looked for forums in the subject and here is the first message I found - quote:: Could you guys tell me the measurement of your rack systems and how you installed your flexwatt pads (verticle or each shelf under...

I have just ordered a Dynavector 20XL for my LP12/OL RB250/K9/72/HI/180/SBL's and don't know whether to order internal MC boards for the 72 or consider a Prefix or Stageline. If I went for an external phono stage I would have to use the HI-CAP to...

Jason, can you drop me an email? I've tried to reach you, but there is no email address as part of your profile.Jim

Hi folks.How much should I look to raise for my secondhand Akito tonearm, now that I'm Aro'd??? It's in fine working order except for the black paint having flaked from the cartridge mounting holes - I'd apply some paint, but I'm reluctant to do this...

Hi Arie, Vuk, and probably some others,judging by the number of posts on this forum (between 600 and 700 by now), you must have plenty of time! I am impressed.Why don't you listen to more MUSIC on your system instead? Things are getting a bit...

A friend with a full Audio Research system asked me why Naims are expensive - when they look all alike, in boxes which look like those made by Audiolab, made up of many computer-grade parts, power suppliers are not difficult to make (and he knows...

Would anyone know whether copying an HDCD with a CD burner creates a further HDCD or not?I don't understand how HDCD coding differs from that of a standard CD, hence the question.Fraser

Due to an unexpected chance encounter, I've found someone to buy the lesser of my two AV power amps; this means that I'll be able to liberate the three channel amp to centre + rear duties and in turn allows me to buy a better amp for the main...

I was briefly at my dealer and casually spoke with his technician on how to install the phono boards that I borrowed from them. Earlier, we had problems looking for the phono boards as most were for the newer model preamps i.e. "laying down", while...

Well, I’m in sort of a dilemma here. I want to upgrade my main speakers - currently MA 700 PMCs, which I will keep – but I have run into Ye Olde financial brick wall. Funds for an upgrade are severely limited at this time, and I fear they...

Among some subjects he think he can "attack" me,Vuk says that like a child I can't make my own decition and I want an advice from Paul Stephenson about stands.I want to tell you my story - which I think it is a good one to learn why we all have to be...

Where did (does)a snaps stand in the order of power supplies?? Closer to a flatcap or a hicap? Also the snaps I am looking at was recently upgraded to a duel-rail setup. What exactly is this upgrade?..thanx, sam

Upgrading from 32.5 to a 102/hicap, but which first. What can I expect from the 102 for the first few months without a Hicap, will the 32.5/hicap match or exceed a bare 102? The rest of the system is a 3.5/flatcap/160

Is it possible to use a 72 (with a Hi-cap) with other makes of power amps? Specifically a Meridian 103. It has din connectors.

A friend just opened up his NAP 135's and found out that one had the 500VA rating and another one had 600VA, and printed on it are:NAIM AUDIONAP 135-25090183 P2S5NO. RATED@600VANUVOTEM TED, CROLLY,CO.DONEGAL, IRELANDTEL(075)48666FAX 075 48139So it has...

A boring but nether the less important subject..how do members insure their equipment from damage or theft ? I think most household contents insurances have pretty low ceilings for individual items [£500] Does anyone know or deal with a company that realises the value of our hi-fi in the home and will insure it to it's full replacement value ?

Dear allI thought I have to share my excitement with you.Two days ago I finally added an XPS to my humble system, which so far was CDX into supercapped 82, 250 and recently accqired SBLs. All I can say is that adding the XPS was the biggest upgrade...