Streaming Audio

Mat CorkPosted: 08 February 2009Last Updated: 16 February 2009
My neighbour's Linn LK100 (I think) recently died on him. We've been discussing what to do...he knows I love Naim kit, but I've suggested he listen to lots of other stuff (his ears not mine that matter in his house etc).He's been toying with buying a...
prawnePosted: 15 February 2009Last Updated: 16 February 2009
Apologies first for the rambling post! I want to use a mac mini as my main hifi source - connected via cable to an external dac. I understand that I can use an ipod touch as a remote to play music through the mac. However I also want to be able to...
MichaelVPosted: 14 February 2009Last Updated: 16 February 2009
I would need 15 meters of ethernet cable to connect the HDX to my DSL router. Some here recommend the use of an Apple Airport Express in such a situation. Another option is what the german Naim distributor recommends: the power plug LAN adapters from...
jcs_smithPosted: 15 February 2009Last Updated: 16 February 2009
Just wondered if there is likely to be a difference between using a standard Ethernet cable and using a wall plugged Ethernet bridge to a music server. Also how would it compare with wi-fi?
PSPosted: 11 February 2009Last Updated: 15 February 2009
...any good? How does it compare to a Headline?
man manPosted: 06 February 2009Last Updated: 11 February 2009
More and more hi-end manufacturers launch their USB DAC products recently (or other computer connection’s product).I really wish that there were a Naim USB DAC so I can play my 96/24 high-resolution music files in Naim’s sound. I prefer a...
Bruce WoodhousePosted: 07 February 2009Last Updated: 09 February 2009
I've got a new HDX on test but I'm having difficulty connecting to the laptop. The laptop is connected to the web and I have the HDX connected to the laptop LAN port. The Desktop Client does not seem to be able to find the HDX, but the IP tool...
joe90Posted: 13 January 2009Last Updated: 08 February 2009
Hi guysWho has a Beresford 7510 DAC?What do you think?What's your setup?Did you try it against the Benchmark and Lavry?
busaganashiPosted: 07 February 2009Last Updated: 08 February 2009
I found a program called Chicken of the VNC that allows me to log into my Mac mini with my Macbook Air and run itunes, change settings, etc. It's free to download. I was using my iphone as the remote, but it's nice to see what the mini is doing....
wheelyPosted: 26 January 2009Last Updated: 06 February 2009
I purchased the Naim HDX in November from my local dealer (Soundcraft Hifi), after about 4 weeks I had the odd random shutting down with the naim logo coming up and states “please wait”. Things got worse on the 16th January when playing an album track...
Wazza69Posted: 04 February 2009Last Updated: 05 February 2009
Hi all,Sorry if this has been discussed before but I was wondering if there was a consensus on what sample rate is best in Audio MIDI setup on a Mac for replaying CD rips, 44100 Hz or 96000 Hz ? (assuming the use of 2ch 24bit)I did read somewhere that...
kev 1966Posted: 03 February 2009Last Updated: 04 February 2009
Hi,A) Has anybody tried and with what results ? B) Can you use a Airport Express with the usb slot in the rear of these speakers?Thanks in advance Kevin
SteevePosted: 17 January 2009Last Updated: 02 February 2009
HiI am having a bit of a dabble and have downloaded EAC Express Rip. I did a 'find' on the forum for pcstockton's link for the suggested settings, but the link doesn't seem to work anymore. Has anyone got a copy of them somewhere?ThanksSteeve
Phil HarrisPosted: 02 February 2009Last Updated: 02 February 2009
Service Pack 9 is now available for the HDX hard disc player, this service pack contains all previous packs plus a number of additional potential bug fixes.Naim Audio recommends that any HDX units running software prior to Service Pack 9 should be...
fatcatPosted: 31 January 2009Last Updated: 01 February 2009
Anybody using one of these Sony RDR-HXD995 . Or similar as a Hard Drive front end.Would I be correct in assuming CD’s can be copied from DVD drive to hard drive, audio digital output can be sent to a DAC and music can be selected using TV...
nicolas7Posted: 26 January 2009Last Updated: 01 February 2009
hellowhat are a differences (sound,cable,price,...) between a Naim Audio HDX and Naim Net NS03 ?Thanks .
HIghfid3l_ITPosted: 21 January 2009Last Updated: 01 February 2009
Hello There!I sold my CD5x this weekend (with tears in my eyes!) and am looking into a possible next step.At present my set consists of a SB Duet Receiver into a NAC122x fed by a FC2x and connected to a NAP150x.The guy who bought my CD5x has a SN...
David LeedhamPosted: 24 January 2009Last Updated: 31 January 2009
I can create new categories of genre,eg Trip hop on the desktop client.However I cannot reassign the category to an artist via said client.Via the url site and flash I can via my laptop reassign genres 70% of the time, the rest of the time the naim...
SteveHPosted: 21 January 2009Last Updated: 30 January 2009
Now that I'm of an age when BBC Radio 4 seems to be the only good terrestial radio station in the UK, I'm increasingly listening to Internet Radio.My favourite at present is Radio Paradise which plays mainly AOR music and doesn't have ads.It streams...
Ben MurphyPosted: 27 January 2009Last Updated: 29 January 2009
I noticed in the documentation that the NNP(s) have IR receivers in the front and a IR port in the back. Does anybody know how your able to make use of this IR port and what control device to use?
QTTPosted: 27 January 2009Last Updated: 29 January 2009
Hi,Does any of you know which shop in London that sells the Van den Hul OPTOCOUPLER Mk II (glass toslink with mini plug)?It is almost impossible to find it here in the US? Since I am about to visit London, I think it is a good idea to come and hear it...
spaceyPosted: 27 January 2009Last Updated: 29 January 2009
hello all did anyone ever find a solution to the drop out issue with SN/airport express/itunes/server/laptop setup. i got a new server with is way way better but i still get that tiny split second pause although its not always in the first few seconds...
james nPosted: 25 January 2009Last Updated: 28 January 2009
Need to know... otherwise its a new set of alloys and the Lavry stays James
Gary S.Posted: 27 January 2009Last Updated: 27 January 2009
Ok, showing my ignorance here, especially as I own a Linn DS, but what are the differences?The Linn is capable of operating without a computer, all you need is a media tablet to host the GUI software to allow you to choose the tracks and the device...
jcs_smithPosted: 14 December 2008Last Updated: 25 January 2009
Just of curiosity I got a 10 metre ethernet cable and used it to connect my Nas box to my Squeezebox/Beresford combo. Compared with running it wirelessly the sound was ... well I couldn't tell any difference. At this level it's probably not worth the...