Hi-Fi Corner

Just today I spent a couple of hours changing the distance between by speakers (Linn 5140`s). Previously, my speakers were about 9.5 feet apart and now they are 8 feet apart- along a 20 foot wall (the short wall if you can believe it). I believe the...

I live three blocks from the Empire State Building in New York City. I use an 01 tuner with the Magnum Dynalab ST-2 whip antenna. I am having difficulty picking up even local radio stations. Does anyone have a suggestion for an appropriate antenna?...

Almost an abusive use of the forum I know.But rapid knowledge needed.The joys of s/h buying before the next manIts nearly midnight and I'm due to see a S/H ARO and Armaggedon tomorrow(found out about it this p.m)If you're awake through diurnal (or...

I'm in the US - New York. I have a dedicated power line for my system in my house with its own separate ground to the earth. What amp circuit breaker should I be using? There is a 20 amp in there now - should it be a 15 amp instead?

Hi everyone,Have you seen the new Naim Product? A separate phono stage called the Stageline. There's a description on the website.Anyone know how it compares to the phono boards in a 72? It may prove to be a significant advantage to...

Over the weekend I have 'suffered' three power surges. What if any, affect is there to my system being switched off/on intermittently in this manner…And can I sue, if my gear is damaged ?naheed...

Does anyone have experience with the Ringmat on an LP12 or the Statmat with a CDS?I know they are not expensive, but if it is already recognised tha they don't work I won't bother.ThanksMalcolm

Hi, a strange move this one--but have seen 2x s/h prefix for sale.Odd to add this tweak to a 72 rather than save for an 82 but there you are--all a cash flow issue and microscopic amounts of patience.#I have 2 linn arm cables--1 normal length,and 1...

Hi!I'm still in doubt about the best upgrade path... I think the 250 may be overkill in my system at present. But what about the 180?I have read that the 180 has a better built-in power supply for the pre-amp than the 90/3. As I can buy a 180 for a...

How does a speaker produce a larger scale? Is it related to woofer size (from the DBL vs 500 threat where someone said that the DBLs have a large sense of scale)? Do coincident drivers reduce the overall scale? How does scale differ from soundstage...

Hi,Has anyone listened to these funky horn speakers? Apprently, they are very fast, dynamic and has "foot-tapping properties". They are receiveing rave reviews these days, both in Europe and in the US.Avantgarde speakers have sensitivities in the...

Current system:Rega Planet32-5/Hi-Cap/250Royd MinstrelsThe 32-5 is standard i.e. no 72 filters etc. The 250 was recently re-capped.How far is it worth upgrading the source since I don't plan to upgrade the amp (except maybe the 72 filters option)any...

Hi GuysI'd be interested in your views on my next upgrade. I have CDi/82/180/SBLs. I have a referenced mana amp stand with the CDi on top.Proposals:CDi to CDX or higher?Mana Soundstage underneath amp stand?Mana speaker stands?All comments gratefully ...

Hi folks,man, sometimes a man can get lucky. Just yesterdayI bought myself a s/h Nait-2, in mint condition,for only 125 UKP! No stains or scratches at all.Now, I allready had a Nait-2, but it was an old-style one. So, I bought the new one because...

I have been trying to connect my TV, which receives its signal via cable (Rogers), to my 32.5 preamp. The CD player and turntable are always connected. When connecting the TV, the CD input is so noisy that I have to unplug the TV. This problem only...

Sometimes I wonder about people who are seeking with many difficulties components to improve sound - and sometimes it seems to me that people are lost maybe because they have something wrong right from the start and all the tries to improve something...

Anyone know of a high quality speaker switch box thats out there so I can hook up my system (NAC102/NAP250) to 2 or 3 sets of speakers. I know this degrades the sound quality, but this is for a secondary system that will be used in a more casual...

I am considering either upgrading my current system CDX/XPS,82Super, 135's, SBLs. My CDX and 82 sit an a Mana amp stand (phase 1). I am considering either upgrading to: 1. 52 2. CDX,82 to phase 2, 4 tier amp stand for XPS,Super&135' & Stands for my SBLs The cost is similar or very close. I didn't want to post this on the Mana forum because it is to promotional for me. My concerns with the 52 are that it might reveal the limit of my CDX and push me to a CDS2. I am concerned the Mana will...

Hello All, One of my NBL tweeters went out last week (probably from cranking MEGADEATH) and the Naim surgeon came over to save the day. Interestingly, the tweeters came a match pair: I am curious why they come as a match pair and how they match them?...

I am using these with a Naim CD 5/high-cap and Spectral gear. Are these speakers generally toed-in or straight ahead?

I have waited a few weeks before posting my findings with Hutter. First impressions can be deceptive & I really wanted to get the measure of these stands. My previous support arrangement was a bit of a mixed bag. The TT & CD were on Mana. The tuner & amps on modified Tripod & Greenline. I had always been fairly satisfied with the old setup, but guessed that latent potential in the hardware was not being realised. After about a year of listening to different stands & also listening to peoples...

My new 6-tier arrived last night after a considerable wait. Damian installed and tuned the:Elegantly finshed post-modern hifi furnitureUgly bloody heath-robinson mess of steel and glass... in our lounge. I trust that those of you reading this can pick...

Well, I finally got a chance to hear David Antonelli's system. For all of you who don't know, he listens to:CDSII/XPS52/supercap250Headline with Sennheiser headphones (model???)Royd Albions soon to be replaced by WB Act Two'sWB stands for the CDSII...

Hello,Why Nap's are delivering power to nac's only with two pins and Hicap with three ? Is Hicap a 2x24Volts PS or +24 - 0 -24 Volts PS ?

I have been told that there are 72 boards which can be fitted to a 32.5 as an 'upgrade'. Is this an improvement? If so, in what way?