Frequently Asked Questions

AV@naimPosted: 06 August 2007Last Updated: 06 August 2007
Digital formats supported by AV2:-Analogue inputs (processing modes only - i.e. mono, stereo, PLII, NEO:6):A/D - D/A sample rates = 96kHz SPDIF PCM: 32 - 96KHz (i.e. what goes in, comes out the same equivalent analogue) SPDIF Bitstream: Max output...
Adam MeredithPosted: 03 July 2007Last Updated: 03 July 2007
Fitting:I recommend you make matters a little easier for yourself.Stick a little dot on the top of the plug (not collar) after you have initially inserted it in its correct socket (check the collar for orientation).Do this for both ends and then...
AV@naimPosted: 11 May 2007Last Updated: 11 May 2007
Using an n-sub with an n-ViDigital modes:to do this, run a phono to phono lead (available from naim, via your dealer) from the n-Vi subwoofer output to the n-sub input "mono in" (see section 11.6 of combined speaker manual) this will give you sub...
AV@naimPosted: 12 March 2007Last Updated: 12 March 2007
As I have been asked several times recently about this subject, this is how the Bass Mix function works on the n-Vi and AV2.Bass mix "off"/All speakers set to "large":- -no bass information is redirected to subBass mix "off"/Any combination of speaker...
Adam MeredithPosted: 22 February 2007Last Updated: 22 February 2007
323 boards are for Moving Coil (Low Output) cartridges. "S" is for general use - "K" was based on "S" but optimised for Linn cartridges. For 323 (moving coil) boards: - Hold the board with the component side toward you and the gold locating sockets...
Adam MeredithPosted: 31 January 2007Last Updated: 31 January 2007
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Adam MeredithPosted: 09 January 2007Last Updated: 09 January 2007
REMOTE RESET PROCEDURES:- We have received back a few n-Vis/DVD5s for repair where the faults have been reported but no fault has been found. Normally the fault is described as the unit not responding to remote control or behaving erratically from...
Adam MeredithPosted: 17 October 2006Last Updated: 17 October 2006
From the Products Section."Simple: it's the opposite of a passive system. In a passive hi-fi system the job of dividing up music's high, middle and low frequencies so that they end up at the appropriate drive units in the loudspeaker is performed by...
Adam MeredithPosted: 18 July 2006Last Updated: 18 July 2006
The CD555 has a heavy alloy lid. This is balanced by a tungsten counterweight but, in order to ensure a smooth operation, requires the motor torque to vary through the arc of operation. Calibration is required for the system to determine the fully...
Adam MeredithPosted: 04 April 2006Last Updated: 04 April 2006
Major Production Changes in NAC 52 Production History. *** We cannot economically carry out the "Unity Gain" modification on early (pre S/N 79143 ) 52s. RC5 Remote Control Operation From May 1992 (S/N 78817) *** Main Board Revision 3 (latest) From Oct 1992 (S/N 80965) links fitted in place of link boards. Pots 7 (Volume & Balance) From Nov 1996 - To Nov 1997 (S/N 126147 - S/N 137809) *** Pots 8 (Volume & Balance) From Dec 1997 - To May 2003 (S/N 138507 - S/N 195336 End of Production)...
Adam MeredithPosted: 26 January 2006Last Updated: 26 January 2006
An additional tip - for most pucks, especially the Puck 5 (which is strongly magnetic), you are advised to remove by tipping from one edge - rather than lifting straight up. This minimises forces transmitted to the CD transport hub. Images below -...
Adam MeredithPosted: 19 October 2005Last Updated: 19 October 2005
We use Astonish (or similar) Glass & Tile cleaner. Best applied sparingly with a pad of closed cell foam.
Adam MeredithPosted: 16 October 2005Last Updated: 16 October 2005
The Headline is a simple device but it is easy to get the connections wrong. You will need a power supply in addition to the Headline. In order of cost (and quality) - iSupply (H), NAPSC, FlatCap2x, HiCap & SuperCap. The Headline is fitted with a captive lead that needs to be connected to a volume-independent output on your preamplifier/integrated. This is the Tape loop and normally handled with a DIN socket - the Headline comes with a captive lead, terminated with the correct DIN plug.
Adam MeredithPosted: 04 October 2005Last Updated: 04 October 2005
Simply - do not. If the lens is dusty you might consider using a bulb style camera lens blower and, using this, lightly blow across the lens to lift surface dust. The compressed gas blowers are too vigorous.Any attempt to clean the lens with cotton...
Adam MeredithPosted: 08 August 2005Last Updated: 08 August 2005
For connection of subwoofers to amplifiers without a suitable (volume dependent) output.If your amplifier system does not have a line level output which varies with volume (i.e. NOT a tape loop) you can still incorporate a subwoofer - providing this...
Adam MeredithPosted: 19 July 2005Last Updated: 19 July 2005
PROBLEM:Problem:Some CDs do not play.If the problem discs spin briefly (making an unpleasant scrapping noise) and then the front panel displays "ERROR" the likely cause is a slipping puck. At initial start up the cd needs to be brought up to reading...
Adam MeredithPosted: 11 June 2005Last Updated: 11 June 2005
Recent moves by the record industry to introduce various forms of copy code protection on their CDs has been causing some compatibility issues with many CD drives.As many of you may already be aware, these issues have also affected certain Naim CD...
Richard DanePosted: 06 January 2004Last Updated: 22 January 2004
By popular demand, here is a link to the section of our main website where you can download manuals in pdf format. You will require a version of Adobe Acrobat Reader which can also be downloaded from our site: Just click on the following link to go to our Manuals page: https://www.naimaudio.com/downloads/manuals Richard