Cable affect taken to new highs

[Davewhityetagain]

. Most Naim users don't fully lock down the collars, as there's a subtle but worthwhile improvement to be had.

 

[Sastusbulbas]

Next someone will say its best to make sure the little brass screws that clamp the cables inside a mains plug are best done up tight also, must think we are idiots.

 

[yoda900]

I think they look better fashionably loose so that you get the occassional blue flash and that smell. Not only aural but visual and olafctory senses combined in a sensorama experience.

But do they sound better?

 

[supercapman]

Davewhityetagain wrote:

. Most Naim users don't fully lock down the collars, as there's a subtle but worthwhile improvement to be had.

The theory behind this is to reduce vibrations carried along the cable, similar to the cable risers I presume. All bollocks IMO

 

[Davewhityetagain]

supercapman wrote:

Davewhityetagain wrote:

. Most Naim users don't fully lock down the collars, as there's a subtle but worthwhile improvement to be had.

The theory behind this is to reduce vibrations carried along the cable, similar to the cable risers I presume. All bollocks IMO

Nope the Theory is...............

Fully locking the collars causes the plug to sit off centre, giving a sub-optimal connection

 

[supercapman]

That'll teach me for reading crap on the Naim forum:clout:.

 

[yoda900]

Careful PB will be along in a minute unless he's too busy with those poles

 

[murray johnson]

I'd assume in an all Naim system you'd want as many loose connections as possible for fear of any signal getting through.

 

[Davewhityetagain]

murray johnson wrote:

I'd assume in an all Naim system you'd want as many loose connections as possible for fear of any signal getting through.

like it

 

[notaclue]

Davewhityetagain wrote:

. Most Naim users don't fully lock down the collars, as there's a subtle but worthwhile improvement to be had.

To me, this is simply about elitism and esotericism. Nothing to do with hi-fi.

It is saying that you are part of an elite if you do this and youare privy toesoteric knowledge.

The person who does this will feel they are doing something 'special'.

In fact, they are probably just being 'daft'.

 

[Chumpy]

I have read/tried this Naim DIN collar-thing and fortunately on 3 Naim things I have found no sonic difference, so I am thankfully pleased to keep Naim collars done up.

Others might find different results for them/act differently accordingly.

 

[The Strat]

I've got a Naim system - haven't a clue what you're all on about!

 

[Davewhityetagain]

The Strat wrote:

I've got a Naim system - haven't a clue what you're all on about!

How old is your system newer Naim cables use locking din plugs the have a collars

like these

earlier where like this

 

[The Strat]

Davewhityetagain wrote:

The Strat wrote:

I've got a Naim system - haven't a clue what you're all on about!

How old is your system newer Naim cables use locking din plugs the have a collars

like these

earlier where like this

Ah - get it now!

I've got collars - will keep them done up I think.

Haven't Naim just broughht out some expensive new ones?