Could be dead tants. The LED assembly, if original, is a common failure. So fixed with a service though
May be subjective but it seems a darned sight heavier than the olive HICAPs…
That may be the H & F transformer.
My thoughts precisely - need to open them up and have a peek, assuming I’ll be able to tell.
All CBs and early Olives are H&F.
There are plenty of previous threads both here and on the old forum on this.
I found a 2nd DR Hicap to be a major improvement over one on my 282. A SCDR gave minimal extra. Others have had a different experience…
I wouldn’t do a second HC. There are differing opinions about how much of an upgrade it really is in terms of value for money. I thought about that, and instead sold my HC DR and bought a secondhand SC DR. That was fortuitous because more recently a 2016 252 came up for a decent price. As I already had a SC DR that made it easier to upgrade.
If the longterm plan is to move from 282 to 252 the case for a SCDR is obviously enhanced…
I usually find the long-term upgrade is NOT in the plan…but I end up there anyway!
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That’s my problem. I really wasn’t planning to be at 252/300, but have arrived there anyway. It’s a good place to sop as end game though, and now I have no choice.
Even if there are no plans for a 252 a SCDR on the 282 is a very considerable improvement more resolution and greater staging.
That it truly is. I had my 282/SCDR for months before I changed to a 252.
So in the end on a 282 it is better to use a single HiCap Dr or two HiCap Dr?
And the difference with a single Supercap DR is negligible?
One more if you want. Just a matter of taste, no absolute response.
Where there is cash, there is always a choice! The Brexit brings new found funds in your portfolio!
I see 552 in your future!
Enjoy your Music, the Why we do this!
Allante93!
Exactly right. Cash brings choice !
There is no 500 series anything in my future. I have arrived where I want to be with my Naim kit. Now I look forward to retirement, although I do have my eyes on a carbon wheelset for my gravel bicycle.
Well spoken my friend, but never say never! I forgot you reside on this side of the pond. But if my portfolio allowed it:
Active Statements to say da least!
In da meantime, enjoy your $1K bicycle!
Just guessing!
You are very fortunate!
One of my favorite sayings:
Your money may be long, but life is short!
Enjoy da Moment😄
PS. I have a post on Home Theater section. Has anyone on the other side of the pond experienced Pioneer’s LX 800, I would love some feedback! That unit isn’t available over here!
Hah…$1K isn’t much for a bicycle these days. Two of my bicycles would cost $8K+ to replace at retail prices. I just upgraded my gravel bike to electronic shifting at a cost of $1800. Cycling can be an expensive hobby too.
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