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Review: Naim Audio CD-5 CD Player
GravitasI believe Nordost makes a din to rca/balanced cable for Naim CD player users. Call the Cable Company ( 1-800- FATWYRE) to see if they have a demo pair.GreatplainsIm enjoying my CD5 as well. Thinking about adding a Hicap later on.Naim certa... 
Premier 11a good 4 ohms?
I may be wrong but I believe the 11a is set at 4 ohms from the factory. If your the original owner, there would be nothing to change. 
Question for Ex-Maggie Owners
Thanks to all of you for your replies.I have heard it before and now again about Maggie owners leaving only to return later. I gotta get a pair myself now.The only thing thats worries me is shipping these things. ( I hope to purchase a 2nd hand pa... 
Naim - Flat Cap vs Flat Cap II: difference?
The flatcap2 can power both the cd player as well as yourpreamp or integrated amp. The original flatcap can only power one component.In terms of the sound? Dont know if there is any difference. 
Naim NAIT-3 vs NAIT-5 How Much of a Diff?
Hi BoraThe reviewer at Enjoythemusic.com did a comparison in his review of the Nait 5.http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0102/naimnait5.htmDid I read correctly that you use your Nait 5 with Magnepan1.6s? I know the Nait is pretty guts... 
Which Of The Following CD Players Are The Warmest?
fullrunIm searching also. I would think you could add the Rega Jupiter to the list. Although I have never heard one the reviews seem to give this impression. 
Transcendent tn8 vs. atmasphere s 30
HiIm currently using the S30/decapo combo. I think you will find the S30 very capable in driving the the Decapos without the need for zeros or going for the the M60s.I have not heard the T8 but Vtvu gave a pretty concise comparison of the two. Tra... 
Experience with Thiel 1.6
You can read the review in the latest Absolute Sound magazine. They loved it. 
cd player transport/laser assembly squeak/squeals
TimIt looks like the Aurex mats are no longer available. The only other mat that Im aware of the the Marigo Crossbow mat.Its available at www.Audioadvisor.com. They offer a 30 day refund minus shipping if it doesnt work out. Cost is $79.kind of ex... 
cd player transport/laser assembly squeak/squeals
TimI had the same problem with my old Sony 608ES CD player.The squealing sound stopped when i tried a CD mat such as Aurex. It must have something to do with keeping the CD level while spinning. 
Atma-Sphere S30 MKII
Hi JohnnyYou may be looking at the last amp you will buy in a long time, at least thats how I feel.I have my S30 paired with Reference 3a Decapos at the moment. Prior, I had Soliloquy 5.3s. Both very compatible with the S30. You may also consider ... 
Attention Conrad Johnson Premier 11A owners
hiI used a pair of Thiel 1.5s when I had my CJ11a. The CJ seemed to smooth out the Thiels. A real nice combo. The Thiel1.6 is out now and from what I understand easier to drive.I also had a pair of martin logan Aerius with the CJ. Bass was kind of... 
best bookshelf speaker for a Naim system
There is no better place to ask then at the Naim users forum at www.naim-audio.com.Good luck 
My New Creek 4330...
Contact Creek directly. It may be normal for the amp. Im sure if its not they will tell you to return it. 
Trelja in New York
Its a shame that they chose Mothers Day weekend to hold the show. Im sure most people chose Saturday to see the show because of it which would explain the crowds. Sunday would be the the day to go but explain that to your mother or wife :)