Hi-Fi Corner

Hi All,I have recently upgraded my NAP 110 to a NAP 250, and while there have been a heap of positive differences (the sound is much, much larger, dynamics are much more exciting etc), I have also noticed that the new amp runs warmer than the old one....

Put the following pieces in the best sonic order on a 4 Shelf stand? Which 2 pieces could be on the same shelf and in what order should they all be from top to bottom.CD3.5Flat-Cap102Hi-Cap180Shelf 1 -Shelf 2 -Shelf 3 -Shelf 4 -FLOORThanks!Jeb

Hi Folks,It's me again,Alco.Next week I'm gonna buy Bas V's flatcap. Basis gonna buy a s/h HiCap.I wanna hook the flatcap up to my CD-3.5.Just yesterday I saw an ad from a Naim-dealerin Holland offering a s/h Nait-3 for 1400 Dutch guilders.(360...

My dealer preferes Green paper. I find that different fluids change the sound in different ways, leaving me baffled as to what is correct? Since many on this forum have a Linn Arkiv, I thought I would raise the question. System:Naim CD 5/High-capLinn...

I had an opportunity to do an extended home dem of a pair of Mystiques, a two-way floorstander from Neat Acoustics. The Mystiques are a nicely finished, grille-less totem pole about a metre tall. Elegant and unassuming are how I'd describe...

Who has experience with the Naim mains block. Does it have an influence on the sound? And how does it compare to other types?

Has anyone ever worked out what are the running costs of leaving Naim gear switched on all the time?My wife complains that our electricity bills are high because I leave my six-pack, NAXO, NAT 101, 32.5, Prefix, 3 Hi-Caps and SNAPS on all the time.I...

Hi folks.It's coming up to Christmas, and I think it's about time that I found a present for the girlfriend. I'm looking for a decent turntable so that she can ditch her el-cheapo Sony and begin to really enjoy her vinyl again. I personally use an...

On lifting my 72 off it's shelf earlier this evening I noticed that there was something rattling around inside. On opening the case out fell a small white plastic clip which had obviously become detatched from the top of one of the removeable boards....

Is there a limitation on the length that I can run my speaker cable from my 250 to SBL's? I understand that they must be of equal length, but not sure how long thay can be before it affects the sound. I'd like to run them about 15-16 ft.

I am moving a somewhat, though not totally to the flatearth concept that the most important thing is involvement and PRAT. My room is only 12 feeet wide by about 22 feet. Long wall placement is NOT an option, nor can I place speakers up against the...

Hi there!I've been offered a pair of "latest spec" IBL's for 800 SFr.From the Naim history:Improved bass driver, mounting for tweeter and stand, new internal foamHow do I differ a old from a new one (visually)?Is it a big diff erence from the upgrade...

I have been visiting the forum for a few months now but havent posted until now, but events today revealed something to me that most of you probably already knew anywayToday I visited my mate at the dealers and ended up taking a Hi-Cap away to try for...

Well, here's my summary of my day in London, Ontario (Canada) and an evening with Naim. Vuk was gracious enough to allow me to listen to his system before the show. Great system, I just think it's a little too Flat Earth for me. I asked him if he had...

Interested in this brief?Given a high quality CD source,cables, supports, and good but not especially sensitive speakers, what would you advise for the best second-hand Naim amp for around 1000 gbp? Give reasons and one cheaper alternative 'bargain...

To the people in GB who have the great ability to easily buy a second Naim equipment - While you are going to LOOT - I'm going to the sea shore to enjoy the beatiful sun, to see the beatiful young women with bikinis (to recompensemy self for those...

Hi!I just wanted to inform all of you that I have sold my REL Stadium II, and replaced my MA Studio 2's for Intro's.Now, this is bass! They are pretty fast sounding. I miss some of the warmth of the MA's, especially in voices, but further they are...

Hi folks.I'm looking for a new pair of speakers. I have on loan a pair of old Audio Physic Virgos, which are superb speakers, and I have first refusal on them, but I want to find out what else there is at around the same price which might suit my...

I would like some advice - should I go active my 3.5/flatcap, 92/flatcap and 90 - Credos - LP12 Ittock - K9. I have a few quid to spend and have seen a second hand 90 and IXO both for under £500 - should I buy? Or should I just blow the whole...

Hey all--I've been thinking on the idea of a "perfect" system for a long time--what it would be, what characteristics it would have, etc. By "perfect" I don't mean indistinguishable from live music--that strikes me as patently absurd. What I have in...

Hi Paul,is there any naim newsletter in sight before Christmas?CheersUwe

Bill, wanted to email you directly, but alas – access denied.Read an old (and rather interesting) thread in which contemplate going active with your 180 and another amp. I’d be interested to know what you decided for.My current system:...

Hello to Naim,My 110 needs to be serviced in a short time.Now i wonder wether it's possible to upgrade the unit to a 140 ,and what are the costs ?Greetings,Rob.

I had started using Naim products since last 5 years. My first product was Nait 3 and CD3.Later my upgrade is pre/power combo from Naim as well. The NAC42.5 and NAP140. I know that Nait 3 can be converted to NAC92. Here are my questions.1) Is that...

Just got it yesterday, so obviously it's not fully warmed up. It goes into unserviced old style 32-5/hi/140/B&W Matrix 805 on 24" Osiris stands. It replaced a tweaked Rotel 955. First impressions: Very (overly) energetic. Really head nodding, but too insistent with rhythm, not much feeling of ebb and flow, just forward forward forward (I'm referring to my impression of beats, not to tonal balance). Detail definitely increased, as did bass depth, but it is very dry and somewhat harsh and...