Hi-Fi Corner

Hi all, just thought I'd share some thoughts about my system has been progressing, as I've gone through 2 new amps in the past 6 months. I posted a few months ago that I'd just bought a 72 to replace my 102, I soon after also bought a Hicap, I was using with a 180/Credos, front end was just a Heybrook TT2/Rega RB200/Ortofon Blue. Well the 72 pleases much, especially since its been about 2 months since I had it serviced, its really starting to shine. After reading so much praise about the...

I think its time to put this to bed. It isnt happening. Its as simple as that. However, I am not bothered. And here is why. I thought the snaxo 362 was the weak link in my system (52/52ps/snaxo/supercap/6x135/dibbles). And hence my call, a year ago, for a snaxo for dibbles that used the floaty chassis technology which is used in the ovator snaxo. Whats good for one would be a good move forward for the older brother, so my thinking went. However, events in 2015 changed my mind, along...

I think this is an excellent interconnect for very reasonable money. As a former HiLine user I find it easily competes and without the plug anxiety I used to have regarding the robustness of the latter (twice back to naim). Is anyone else using one? The only way up from here would seem to be the SL to me (yikes!). G  

Evening Gents. As above please.  I currently have a UnitiQute 2 but fancy a CDP again.  I also have a Nap 100 which I would like to hold on to.  Is it possible to use this alongside the Uniti to give some extra umph to my SBL's?  Also is the internal amp on the Uniti more powerful than the Qute? Thanks :) Lewis

Hi all. I thought there might be some interest in the results from replacing the stock wall wart power supply on my Arcam irDac with the ifi iPower. Please bear in mind that this is in the context of a humble, simple and pretty old system in which the Arcam irDac is a very recent purchase. I was using a Rotel RCD955BX 'discrete' CD player, which is now the transport via coax to the dac, going into Nait 3 amp and Epos ES11 speakers. Analogue source is an LP12 which I love but really needs...

Hi The other day I discovered that the mains cable of my Nait2 is brocken, the insulation is ripped and I dont feel safe using the amp. The damage is on the back side where the cable enters the box.  I would like to have the cable replaced, and I'm aware that the replacement is something that should be carried out by a pro. My concern is that replacing the cable with a random cord will damage the sound of my fine little amp, so does anyone know which cable was originally used. The cable...

I can't seem to find the answer, so what's the best way to connect two subs to my NAC552. They are B&W DB1's, so there are no speaker connections and no high pass filter. Thanks!

I think my 200 on the SL2 mid/bass is due for a service: it's from 2003, has never been serviced afaik, and is clearly inferior to a newer 200 I've compared it with, delivering much less scale and grunt than the newer 200.   My question is what...

Hi All New Naim user here.  I used to have a Linn Majik DSM with Majik 109 speakers which was a set-up that I really enjoyed.  I sold it all when I moved to London due to space.  Having just completed on a new house with much more space the first thing I wanted to treat myself to was a new hifi set up.  I went to audition some Naim gear against my old set up and was blown away by the Naim, in particular the Qute 2.  I simply can't believe the sound from something...

Sorry, I'm hopeless at using search on this forum - my search terms always return zero results.  Which leads ship as standard with a NAP250?

I've just been into my dealer to exchange my NAP 300 for a newly delivered 300DR. He suggested he open the box before I took it. (I normally instal my own gear). He had just had a customer make a 120mile  round trip only to discover his Burndy(s) missing. So he opened the box. Guess what. Only one Burndy ! I normally wouldn't bother posting this , but this has happened before. http://forums.naimaudio.com/to...23#49718398510456823 My dealer is/has reported this to his NAIM rep.  ...

I want to add a PS and have the options of XP5 XPS, XPS 2 or upgrading the XPS 2 to DR Difficult to quaintify I know but should I go the whole hog or not? Is the DR upgrade really noticeable The system is 52, 2 x 135 and Sonus Faber Olympica I Looking forwarwd to the advice. Many thanks

Poss a silly question , but will the amp be fully serviced too as part of this process? 

Can anyone advise how to connecting a Stage line to an N272 preamp? Do I need a PS?  If so, which one? Thanks.

I just bought a Roxy Music album and for the first time I received a message on my CD5XS reading HDCD and the sound was very good. I don't have a dedicated DAC yet, so I am wondering if anyone knows where to get a large range of these albums?

the NDS just got kicked to the curb. How the rp6/stageline-N can sound so much better than the NDS is beyond me... thr stageline is being powered by the 552. ;-) rp6/552/300...

Dear venerable lads and lasses Like for many others during the new year, some new upgrade ideas came up and the NDS + 500 classics are highly revered as a source + amp set up. Following a retailer demonstration based on this and including some large Naim speakers (big Ovators) it was a real revelation to hear this high end level of performance. The shop had a repertoire of music covering classical and jazz music, which the NDS + 500 delivered with immense scale and precision. It sounded...

 I read with interest articles about turntables, and whilst I certainly appreciate the designs and quality, I don't really understand why the needle part is so expensive. I looked up cartridge and stylus, and see that they're well made little things. The last time I had a turntable was 25 years ago and I thought a diamond stylus was the bees knees. May I ask for an education on these little buggers? Thanks.

This topic seems discussed before but I would like to have more comments about the presentation of these three PSU's with CDS3, also advise which one you prefer. Thanks!

Interesting programme on Radio 4 today (11:30-12:00). Maybe it can be found on catch-up for those who what to check it out. Professor Trevor Cox discusses if compression can detract from our enjoyment of recorded music.  

Hi for everyone . I have Naim Nait5 and CD5x , Can I connect  Unitilite with Nait5 ? I don't want sell my CD5x ,I want use only USB and internet radio on Unitilite

I have an older version Nait XS (2007)  So if I understand it right, I can connect a Stageline directly to the AUX 2? And if so, what cable do i need? 

Is it the "queue-bee" or "cube"? Or something else?

For information ProAc have replaced their D1 speaker with a new model called DB1 It features a new woofer and new tweeter The cabinet is a little larger but same style as D1 The price is said to be £1200 which seems a little low?

I now brought a Naim Fraim, after I bought the Melco earlier this month. So a very expensive Christmas. But honestly I also can't wait until everything comes together and I will have reached the end of the journey. And of course I still could contemplate about a second 555PS and dream about the NAP500 DR upgrade. But for now I feel I have reached the right level. I will update all of you on the experiences when the Fraim is installed.