Naim - to DIN or not to DIN


To cut a long story short I've just added DIN connectors to one end of my interconnects that go to my Naim 5i mkII. The other end has Eichmann Silver Bullet RCA's to connect to my sources.

The results
- much improved dynamics
- much improved spatial imaging and clarity

My first kick at the cat was Eichmanns on both ends of the interconnect, which proved beneficial, but adding the DIN proved to be the icing on the cake.

The DIN connectors were nothing special - metal jacket with silver plated brass pins - cost about $7 each from EBAY. Much less than the Eichmans at $140 for a set of 4

If you own any Naim gear you would be missing out if you are using standard RCA interconnects

Do yourself a favour and get into some DIN connectors ASAP

I would imagine similar results would be attainable from XLR/Eichman hybrid interconnects also.

BTW - my interconnects are solid silver twisted pair conductors with no shield, which makes the task of connecting both the Eichmann's and the DIN very easy. I'm not sure I'd attempt this with shielded cable.

Simply amazing!
williewonka
Well - like anything else in this hobby - we try something new and it changes our previous thoughts

I've since converted the terminations of the cables above to KLE Innovations Pure Harmony RCA plugs.

The difference was immediately noticeable and significantly better across the board...
- improved dynamics
- deeper and better controlled bass
- deeper and wider image with more space around performers
- more clarity.

If you have a Naim - ditch the DIN connectors and get the Pure Harmony.

Or you could simply get the Essense gZero6 interconnects. They will outperform any other cable in their price range - and many more priced significantly higher

Give either of them a try - you won't regret it

Regards