Hi,
I plan to add 10” glass on top of my fraimlite shelf. Do you know where to buy Naim ball bearing assembly? I saw a store selling them but it is in UK. I am in US.Need help to order.Appreciate any information.
Dargo
They can be usually ordered via your Naim dealer. The rather lovely circular ball holders with the triangular cutouts are a unique part and surprisingly expensive IIRC, so be prepared…
Thank you for info. Also another question for you. Can Fraimlite based be converted to a regular shelf by buying aluminium legs and screws? Can this be ordered from Naim dealer? Appreciate your help.
Dargo
I guess in theory it’s likely possible, but as you will always need a base (or two, or three), it would beg the question, “why”? Just get another shelf.
@Dargo I addressed your question elsewhere. 
Could you point it to me to search your comments
I have access fraimlite base I don’t use. That is why I plan to convert it, or sell it and buy another shelf.
Thank you
Check your mail.
I’ve used stainless steel nuts and ball bearings very successfully. You don’t really need anything more than that. Get them from an on-line engineering supplier.
9 quid for a washer and a ball bearing, £27 plus delivery and VAT a shelf, and don’t forget the pin to be installed at the rear of the shelf to stabilise the glass…… really? Not a cheap, quick fix, is it?
Perhaps some isolators from ISO Acoustics or Stack Audio…..? And they could be repurposed later if necessary?
Or even;
Image c @JamesBKK
ATB, J
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And if he’s converting Fraimlite, there is no drill out for the retaining pin.
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No need for the pin. I use ball and bearing with glass shelf on Fraim Lite. Works great. The Naim ball and bearing is worth it. Beautiful hardware that pops out like jewelry. I’d never put cheap nuts and bearing here if you care about details.
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My nuts don’t look that bad…
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I wonder the cost here in US with tariff. It is a good alternative. I also have similar cone.
I am using VTL rack for all my boxes and soon to be replaced by Fraimlite. I found out that the sound it significantly better when I put 4 spike cone set under each boxes. It cleans up the bass, it seems more clear bass extension and decay. The midrange becomes cleaner more crisp.. I tried it just put it on one time and much better. So I put all my boxes on 4 spikes under it. So the priciple is like Fraim glass panel, decoupled from the shelf. On ther other hand, when I put iso acoustic mini puck, the sound is worse. So in my experience using Iso puck is no go..The mini spikes is cheap, you all can try it unless you already have Fraim.
I still can’t figure out how the chip floor protector is £17
Get a $1 nut.
Low volume, made in UK I guess.