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

[MartinT]

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

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

[MikeMusic]

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.

Ah. Thanks

[MikeMusic]

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

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

[MikeMusic]

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

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 ?

[MartinT]

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

[MikeMusic]

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

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

[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.

[MikeMusic]

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.

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

What is the advantage of a hydra, sharing earth ?

[YNWaN]

What is the advantage of a hydra, sharing earth ?

Yep, that's the idea.

[brian2957]

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 ?