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I have replaced just the feedback capacitors some resistors and capacitors using Kendall type in my olive 135 power amps before I updated to the 500. So the answer to your question is very little Skills. However I am pretty good with a soldering iron and I certainly have a good awareness of...

My Naim equipment is 5 nap 500, Nac 552, 555, Supercap and Stageline preamp power supply etc:)

Thanks Cromodora I see that I should have said the series 3 which are the latest models. I know that Naim do the DR upgrade for as you say the power supplies but they want to charge an arm and a leg for the upgrade I was wondering if anybody on this forum knew how to go about doing the upgrade...

Does anybody on this forum know how to go about upgrading the Naim 2 series amps to the latest DR upgrades. I expect I am asking a ridicules question but I know that on the earlier Naim amps this forum has come up with some brilliant upgrades. Thanks Chris

Any idea where the problem could be as this SCK is the only cap showing signs of blowing. If I fit a new fuse it does blow straight away. The only other slight sign which could illustrate a problem is some slight browning to a pasted area on the board that houses two capacitors but the caps them...

Hi, I have a green coloured capacitor cap which has blown on my TV power supply board. I obviously need a new one but I was wondering when you refit the new cap how do you know which way round to soldier the appropriate wire lug? Does any one have this type of capacitor that they could sell me...

Hi, Has anyone been able to do a comparison test between the GreenStreet Audio Keel as it appears to be fairly closely resembling the Linn Keels version which is so much more expensive? This is now what GreenStreet say: We are offering a machined aluminum sub-chassis for the Linn Sondek...

Hi, I have gone to put my Power amp on this morning but the lights only stay on for a couple of seconds then it dies. I think last time I used it I might have turned a piece of equipment off first before powering down the power amp which is what I usually do first. Could this have caused my...

Hi Guys have any of you used an Origin Live Platter Mat for the LP12 to compare with the felt mat that Linn provides for the LP12 turntable. I was wondering if the sonic difference that the Origin Company suggests that this mat provides is a worth while upgrade for about £40.00. Thanks in...

Hi flatpopely, your summary of the difference the Wilma's have made to the overall sound are very much the same as mine when I changed the 47uf feedback cap in my 135 power amps for 22uf Wima's. The bass does sound a little more refined on first listening but I am convinced like you it is...

Hi Andy, I love the sound of the Naim 500 that is why I bought it as I loved the sound of my 135s. It is not that I dislike the sound in anyway of these amps but if they could be improved as changing the Caps on the 135 did why not do a test with different caps. It is not a difficult job to do...

You say that BobMaximus but the difference the feedback cap made to my 135s was immense (like upgrading by £1000) and there is no reason that the difference would not be the same in a Nap 500 as it has been around quite a while and these Caps have been improved beyond all expectations. You just...

Thanks for this email Ronald. How many MMKs would I need in the Nap 500 Thanks Chris

Hi Tim, if anyone else wants caps and the order has been placed I would be prepared to sell any of my eight caps as a huge turn-around has happened with me acquiring a Nap 500 now. So am happy to sell any of my caps to who ever wants them. By the way Tim I have paid so there is still no...

Hi Tim, Payment paid. Many Thanks Chris