Hi-Fi Corner

Recently had a chance to hear the Avantgarde Duos at my dealers off a CDS2/52/500 setup. They were quite interesting. For those who aren't familiar with the Avantgardes, they are large horns with more conventional bass boxes. When I say large I mean...

I have just replaced my Roksan Caspian with a CDX and I am getting used to the new cd player. So the question is, how do I get the best results from the CDX?The rest of my system comprises, 82/Hi-cap/180 and Ruark Equinox's.I would also be interested...

Now when I have the soundframe - it is obvious to me that the feet of the CDi are not at the same length. I used to think that my poor stand causes the problem - but it is not.I tried to move it on Mana glass east west south and east - but nothing -...

GentlemenMy son has a Marantz based system with Mission 752 Freedom speakers and he is about to purchase a 32" wide tv.The TV will be positioned in the corner of the room and he wants to place each speaker about 5 or 6 feet either side of the TV. This...

I currently use CDX with older Naim 140/42.5/ Snaps. I am considering upgrading my electronics and I am considering using a non Naim amp/preamp. I would appreciate some feedback as to whether I should stay within the Naim line (i.e. 250/82/HI) or...

Hi guys (and gals, I presume?),I've been reading the forum with much interest over the past few months and have been knocked out by the quantity and quality of experience and advice available. So...System:LP12/Ittok/K9_72/HiCap/140_EposES14soh, and a...

We like to talk about our systems - here is my impression of Omer's (I copied it from the Mana post which nobody reads it...)Yesterday I visited Omer's apartment.I hope Omer will not be angree with me if I tell you that he lives in a lovely apartment...

What are the improvments, in detail ?

Is size important darling?I recently had my 160 serviced by those helpful chappies at Naim.--a recap and oil change.The 160 used 4 of the same large caps that are in the 110/140/snaps--10,000uF I think!Great chunky purifying cylinders of delight---4...

Thorens TD160 Super,Linn Basik+,AT 140lc / MimicII Nait1 / Kan1 / KanII stands / Nakamichi TapeTarget 4 tier stand / Naim speaker cableAfter having the system in the living room for a couple of years doing primary TV duty, I finally got to move it...

Before you ask, I didn't find the answer in the FAQ. (Hmmmm...I better look again just in case).Oh hell I'll ask anyway.....what are the ratings for? Assume they are moderator ratings for the topics. If so I expect to get a 0 for this effort!Jay

With the grilles on, the bass is fuller (more midbass) and slower, the highs are not as extended and tansients much slower. Not surprising so far!!! What is surprising in brightness, fowardness and markedly more midrance presence in a glaring way....

Well, the turntable I ordered a couple of months back has arrived. (It was coming with some AKG K240-DF headphones that were backordered.) I've now got a Rega Planar 3 (not the 2000). I've also got a Dynavector 10x4mk2 on order, so that should allow...

An open suggestion to Naim:-Low quality pictures of all Naim models are available on the Naim-Audio site, but how about making some higher-resolution / higher-quality ones available also?I'm sure that a stock of pictures have built up over the years....

We'd discussed here the difficulties of pluging many boxes to the electricity.The solution I found is a Gewiss sockets.High quality modulate base with High quality sockets for all kind of plugs.There are bases for 4 or 5 sockets - but when use two...

Hello Gentlemen,I have been reading with interest your lively exchanges. May I intrude but once with my own headache?For many years now my system has consisted of LP12-Ekos-Arkiv 1(rebuilt)/Linto/Meridian CD 200-203 CD combo/32.5-Hicap/250/Sara 9s. My...

i seem to recall that audiophile bases could be improved (for naim equipment by removing(??) the rubber feet(??). can someone who has the details please enlighten me??enjoy...ken

Hi folks.Upgrade time beckons again, and as I'm currently without decent speakers (the Audio Physics turned out to be too difficult to live with, placement-wise) I am considering making a purchase in the next month or two.A while back, I asked about...

Has anyone tried out Linn's Skeet feet or Michell tendercups?I have wood flooring in my listening room and obviously spikes and wood floors don't mix. The question of the affect that these feet/cups have on sound quality arises. Does anyone have any...

...and replace my non-Naim bits with Naim kit (i.e. CD, Preamp and Power amp), what would represent the most musical combination I could get secondhand for around £2500 - my budget for this? I'm contemplating making the leap, although I am...

26 members voted for which is better and 34 voted for what they use.I think it is a good number although maybe it is not presise for conglusions +- 5% error or more.47% of the members are using Mana and 38% think it is the best.9% are using Hutter and...

During the packing up for a house move I found a "Cantorion Record Cleaner" that had been put away in the corner of a cupboard. I have distant memories of buying it from Michael Lewin at Grahams about 12 years ago, but for some reason, it was stowed...

Hi folks, can I pick your collective brains for a moment on this problem my system is showing?My LP12 generally sounds great - no problems at all; however, occasionally (and more frequently in the evenings) there are short and defined bursts of...

Can we have an additional forum, just for stands...Saying that, by the looks of the Hifi-Corner it's already the Stands-CornerNaheed

First post since the old conference Having listened to the above 135s I believe I've answered that question for myself however I do have some niggling concerns. The 135s were previously used to drive the mid range on an active 6 pack for 6/7 years,...