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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
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williewonka OP
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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
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jafant
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I like the DIN cables, plus, any other connections as well.
zd542
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I'm pretty sure Chord makes the Naim Cables.
williewonka OP
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Chord also has DIN to RCA interconnects as a stock item especially for Naim gear

But I would probably got with Nordost if I couldn't make them up myself.
zd542
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I tried some Naim gear a few years ago and got the opposite results. Going from the Naim cables with the DIN connection to my Audioquest with RCA's was a huge improvement. Not only that, some of my experimenting was done with my dealer in his store and when he heard my AQ cables on the Naim gear, he picked up the line. I suspect the differences we heard had much more to do with the AQ being a much better cable than just the DIN vs RCA. If you don't want to use stock Naim cables but still use the DIN connection, Nordost will make them for you. That seems like a good option because there should be some advantages using the DIN cables. You wont have to make them yourself.
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