# Latest **URL:** https://community.naimaudio.com/latest.md [Latest](https://community.naimaudio.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.naimaudio.com/categories.md) --- ## [FORUM RULES - Please Read & Follow](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/forum-rules-please-read-follow/88)
**Author:** [@Richard.Dane](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Richard.Dane)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 10:34am UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/forum-rules-please-read-follow/88 "2019-01-10T10:34:58Z")
Welcome to the Naim Forum Once you have registered on the forum, please ensure you have read through and understood the forum rules - these rules apply whether you have read them or not. We hope none of these will limit… --- ## [DBLs show and tell](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/dbls-show-and-tell/46146)
**Author:** [@Charlie](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Charlie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 3:42am UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/dbls-show-and-tell/46146 "2026-10-30T03:42:11Z")
It’s been quite a while since the last DBLs dedicated thread, to have a look at all those besties still around going strong. So please, all you DBL lovers here, share you favorite DBL pics and systems. Some may re… --- ## [Naim nap 135](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/naim-nap-135/46144)
**Author:** [@evar](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/evar)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/naim-nap-135/46144 "2026-10-30T03:02:11Z")
good evening, what happens if I use two identical Snaic/Xrl cables with the same wiring between the Supercap and the two 135s --- ## [Seeking Advice: Improving Transparency, Resolution and Low-Level Detail in My Naim System](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/seeking-advice-improving-transparency-resolution-and-low-level-detail-in-my-naim-system/46143)
**Author:** [@georgee](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/georgee)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 2:55am UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/seeking-advice-improving-transparency-resolution-and-low-level-detail-in-my-naim-system/46143 "2026-10-30T02:55:39Z")
Good evening, everyone, I would appreciate your advice on an issue I am experiencing with my current hi-fi system. My system consists of the following components: Amplifier: Naim Nait XS 3 Streamer: Naim ND5 XS 2 Spe… --- ## [Best Jokes 2026](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/best-jokes-2026/43070)
**Author:** [@Richard.Dane](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Richard.Dane)\ **Replies:** 1446\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 2:50am UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/best-jokes-2026/43070 "2026-10-30T02:50:09Z")
On the cusp of a new year (happy New Year to our members in NZ & Australia!), a new and refreshed “Best Jokes” thread for 2026. A word about the moderation policy for the “Best Jokes” thread; As previously stated on the… --- ## [My 9 books](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/my-9-books/46062)
**Author:** [@MikeD](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/MikeD)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 2:21am UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/my-9-books/46062 "2026-10-30T02:21:19Z")
In order of linear time, over 70 years. Hilary Mantel is the greatest writer of the lot in the literary sense and I’ve read the trilogy twice so far. THHGTTG is the actual “Greatest Story Ever Told”. :wink: --- ## [Hiline failure / customer service](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/hiline-failure-customer-service/46102)
**Author:** [@Julien13](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Julien13)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 1:56am UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/hiline-failure-customer-service/46102 "2026-10-30T01:56:43Z")
Hello everyone, I’m new to this forum, although I’ve been a (long-standing) Naim customer for a long time. I’m more used to posting on French forums. But I’ve signed up to the Naim forum because I’d like to share my cur… --- ## [What are you listening to in 2026 and why might anyone be interested?](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/what-are-you-listening-to-in-2026-and-why-might-anyone-be-interested/43069)
**Author:** [@Richard.Dane](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Richard.Dane)\ **Replies:** 22863\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 1:32am UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/what-are-you-listening-to-in-2026-and-why-might-anyone-be-interested/43069 "2026-10-30T01:32:18Z")
On the cusp of a new year (happy New Year to our members in NZ!), a new and refreshed “what are you listening to” thread. I am listening to this sublime album - it would find its way into my top 10 Jazz albums of all ti… --- ## [What was the last bit of gear you bought in 2025?](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/what-was-the-last-bit-of-gear-you-bought-in-2025/38349)
**Author:** [@whatu1tme2b](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/whatu1tme2b)\ **Replies:** 4986\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 1:28am UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/what-was-the-last-bit-of-gear-you-bought-in-2025/38349 "2026-10-30T01:28:12Z")
I just ordered the Pro-Ject CD Box DS2T CD transport to connect to my Burson Conductor 3X Performance headphone amplifier. It will arrive in 2025, so good start of the year :slight\_smile: It’s actually a temporary soluti… --- ## [System Pics 2026](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/system-pics-2026/43068)
**Author:** [@Richard.Dane](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Richard.Dane)\ **Replies:** 3165\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 12:39am UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/system-pics-2026/43068 "2026-10-30T00:39:26Z")
On the cusp of a new year (happy New Year to our members in NZ!), here’s a new and refreshed System Pics thread for 2026. A few changes to the main system in the last few months; the XPS has had a service at Naim, a ser… --- ## [What was the last concert / gig you attended?](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/what-was-the-last-concert-gig-you-attended/20995)
**Author:** [@kuma](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/kuma)\ **Replies:** 4019\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 12:17am UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/what-was-the-last-concert-gig-you-attended/20995 "2026-10-30T00:17:27Z")
I realise with lock down everywhere there aren’t much happening atm, ( so far two gigs cancelled on me due to the COVID ) but I am starting this thread hoping the things will improve soon. --- ## [What was the last CD you bought](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/what-was-the-last-cd-you-bought/216)
**Author:** [@BertBird](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/BertBird)\ **Replies:** 6307\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 12:13am UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/what-was-the-last-cd-you-bought/216 "2026-10-30T00:13:37Z")
This should give people the possibility to post new music they bought on CD. Obviously it would also be nice if people indicate why or what makes the CD interesting… --- ## [Anyone 'Wordled' yet?](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/anyone-wordled-yet/21006)
**Author:** [@Rod\_Smith](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Rod_Smith)\ **Replies:** 38540\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 12:06am UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/anyone-wordled-yet/21006 "2026-10-30T00:06:19Z")
It’s very addictive (although only one per day). https://www.powerlanguage.co.uk/wordle/ It’s like a word ‘mastermind’. Guess the five letter word. Try one, and it gives you coloured answers. Green for the right letter… --- ## [What are you driving and why would we be interested?](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/what-are-you-driving-and-why-would-we-be-interested/1059)
**Author:** [@Polarbear](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Polarbear)\ **Replies:** 6309\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/what-are-you-driving-and-why-would-we-be-interested/1059 "2026-10-29T23:36:18Z")
Go on, let’s see what we are all driving, mine would be ice cool of course :smiling\_face\_with\_sunglasses: --- ## [Patrick Stewart](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/patrick-stewart/46148)
**Author:** [@JR1911](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/JR1911)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/patrick-stewart/46148 "2026-10-29T23:33:54Z")
Patrick Stewart has died at 86, this comes just days after another Star Trek legend, Walter Koenig, passed away. This hit me hard as I grew up watching Star Trek: TNG and for me there’s no greater Captain in the show. --- ## [Site errors](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/site-errors/46138)
**Author:** [@NoNaim](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/NoNaim)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/site-errors/46138 "2026-10-29T23:00:49Z")
Is the site currently experiencing difficulties? Update to followed threads are not showing on main page, only when trawling through site history. --- ## [How good are Nac A5 cables?](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/how-good-are-nac-a5-cables/45801)
**Author:** [@neilstewart83](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/neilstewart83)\ **Replies:** 275\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/how-good-are-nac-a5-cables/45801 "2026-10-29T22:49:38Z")
I have a Naim integrated amp and Kudos Cardea 2 speakers. Current cables are the Van Den Hul Clearwaters and I think they work really well with my components. Nice lively sound. Is it worth upgrading to the Nac A5? Will … --- ## [CI 102 now with remote](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/ci-102-now-with-remote/45643)
**Author:** [@Ian2001](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Ian2001)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/ci-102-now-with-remote/45643 "2026-10-29T22:18:55Z")
A small improvement , but a good one --- ## [Nordost](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/nordost/37472)
**Author:** [@naimophile](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/naimophile)\ **Replies:** 973\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/nordost/37472 "2026-10-29T22:08:16Z")
Hi all . I am starting a nordost thread for nordost owners or anyone who is interested or wanna find out more about nordost products , talk about it’s signature sound, the different categories ie Leif ,Norse ,reference … --- ## [Well produced albums](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/well-produced-albums/45719)
**Author:** [@Njb](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Njb)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/well-produced-albums/45719 "2026-10-29T22:00:56Z")
This is a well covered topic, but not recently, or so it seems. Over the years, you have introduced me to some fabulous music and I thank you. Being a child of the 60s, my musical ‘sweet spot’ was the early 80s. I often… --- ## [Nice Photos](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/nice-photos/175)
**Author:** [@anon71888798](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/anon71888798)\ **Replies:** 15656\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/nice-photos/175 "2026-10-29T22:00:38Z")
I have always enjoyed looking at the old Nice Photos thread. Cannot remember OP and I hope they don’t mind me starting a new one. Emilio… --- ## [What was Your 1st Naim System](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/what-was-your-1st-naim-system/46120)
**Author:** [@SRD](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/SRD)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/what-was-your-1st-naim-system/46120 "2026-10-29T21:42:00Z")
Hi all This is my 1st post and I’m interested in finding out what people’s 1st Naim System was ? So I’ve been around Naim equipment all my life from my father’s 72, 135s ,Linn isobaric’s and LP12 Which I was not able t… --- ## [In Today’s News…](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/in-today-s-news/36047)
**Author:** [@Jamiewednesday](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Jamiewednesday)\ **Replies:** 1221\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/in-today-s-news/36047 "2026-10-29T21:39:03Z")
Thought we could have a new thread where we could each post a ‘Blimey!’ or ‘Wow!’ piece of news that others may find interesting or notable but may have missed… Perhaps we could limit posts to a max of one post from eac… --- ## [Premier League 26/27](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/premier-league-26-27/44644)
**Author:** [@Ian2001](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Ian2001)\ **Replies:** 1641\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/premier-league-26-27/44644 "2026-10-29T21:37:28Z")
Welcome to the Magic Roundabout If anyone wants to look at the thread for 25/26 they will find the @Bobthebuilder had the very last word… --- ## [Stephen Kovacevich](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/stephen-kovacevich/46133)
**Author:** [@EJS](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/EJS)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/stephen-kovacevich/46133 "2026-10-29T21:36:34Z")
1940 - 2026. The pianist who introduced me to Beethoven and a lifelong hero. I only saw him once, live, in Beethoven’s last sonatas in Paris, where he signed my copy of the complete Beethoven sonata cycle. Rest in pea… --- ## [Filling speaker stands](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/filling-speaker-stands/46136)
**Author:** [@back\_in\_the\_game](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/back_in_the_game)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/filling-speaker-stands/46136 "2026-10-29T21:28:16Z")
Hello all, I know this has been discussed before over several threads, but could I ask two questions: Do you partially fill you speaker stands with an inert filler, and What are the sonic benefits, or is it all about … --- ## [Show us your pets](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/show-us-your-pets/3545)
**Author:** [@Pete\_the\_painter](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Pete_the_painter)\ **Replies:** 11039\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/show-us-your-pets/3545 "2026-10-29T20:23:51Z")
It seem that there’s a lot of us who share their households with a pet. So it’s time to put the furry, fluffy, scaly or feathery friend in the limelight, include what makes them special to you. I’ll start with our blue … --- ## [NAC 332 headphone output channels flipped the wrong way around](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/nac-332-headphone-output-channels-flipped-the-wrong-way-around/45879)
**Author:** [@Stephen\_Tate](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Stephen_Tate)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/nac-332-headphone-output-channels-flipped-the-wrong-way-around/45879 "2026-10-29T20:22:20Z")
Through my main speakers both the left & right channels are correct. However through my headphones both channels are flipped over the wrong way around. Can anyone shed any light on this? Has my internal headphone stage i… --- ## [Krillion](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/krillion/45834)
**Author:** [@crispyduck](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/crispyduck)\ **Replies:** 204\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/krillion/45834 "2026-10-29T20:08:03Z")
A new thread for people to post their Krillion scores. Krillion is a rather addictive daily game where you answer questions against the clock but have to give rare answers (rather like Pointless). You are a Krill and you… --- ## [Missing Forum Member](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/missing-forum-member/46064)
**Author:** [@Canaryfan](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Canaryfan)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/missing-forum-member/46064 "2026-10-29T19:51:12Z")
I have not seen anything from erstwhile regular contributer @QuickSticks for sometime. Hope he is so emersed in the music he hasn’t time to post. Does anyone have any information/news? [Next page](https://community.naimaudio.com/latest.md?page=1)