Could this be a 'giant-killing' tonearm cable?

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Originally Posted by Mr Kipling

Martin, I see you and Marco have been on the blower to Yannis for samples of his cable-knit jumpers. Nice detail. . .

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It's all in the weave, you know...

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Originally Posted by YNWaN

It gives the noise the screen is stoping somewhere to go (simplistically).

I own a system largely powered by Naim (a bit modified in some cases) and have found subtle earthing changes to be clearly audible and often quite profound.

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Ah. Thanks

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Originally Posted by MartinT

The flying lead is for connecting the cable's screen to earth.

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I'm surprised this feature isn't sold as it certainly improves the sound

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Originally Posted by MartinT

Star earthing is a scheme which helps to avoid ground loops (hum) by having everything return to a central earthing point.

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I was aware of hum caused by ground loops and assumed separate items of kit earthing would make it happen

Is the central earth a thing to look at for everyone or just Naim kit and similar ?

Star earthing is generally good practice for any kit - both internally and externally when earthing phono equipment.

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Originally Posted by MartinT

Star earthing is generally good practice for any kit - both internally and externally when earthing phono equipment.

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Another thing for to get me more music !
CDPs too
Where do I go or who do I pump for info ?

You aren't going to make any internal earthing changes to a CD player - they are far too complex.

However, what is worth doing with Naim gear is to use a hydra mains lead. To be honest, I would sell your Kimber leads (and the PS Audio) and use the standard mains leads that Naim supply, made in to a hydra lead.

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Originally Posted by YNWaN

You aren't going to make any internal earthing changes to a CD player - they are far too complex.

However, what is worth doing with Naim gear is to use a hydra mains lead. To be honest, I would sell your Kimber leads (and the PS Audio) and use the standard mains leads that Naim supply, made in to a hydra lead.

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I wouldn't go inside kit unless it was very easy and close to foolproof

What is the advantage of a hydra, sharing earth ?

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Originally Posted by MikeMusic

What is the advantage of a hydra, sharing earth ?

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Yep, that's the idea.

Martin I have one of these Furutech gold plated plugs on order . Is this the one you're referring to . If so , how did you find it . Did it make an improvement ? Also , is it worth upgrading the fuse ?