Fraim rear skinny leg needed?

[DanielH]

I already own a 4 shelf Naim Fraim, with the regular (not skinny rear legs). I currently use an SN2 with an NDX2 without problems.
I might upgrade the SN2 to the Nac 332 and NAP 250 in the future. I would not be using the NPX300 power supply.
Would a system of a NAC332, NAP250 and NDX2 require the skinny Fraim rear legs?

[DanielH]

Looking at the NC NAP250, the speaker terminals look more centered. Could be a problem?

[ChrisSU]

I’ve seen demo setups by Naim and by my dealer using the 222/250 on Fraim, and neither of them had the narrow rear leg fitted, so I think you’ll be fine.

[DanielH]

Thanks Chris!

[Osiris]

As @ChrisSU says, you should be fine. The skinny rear legs give you a lot more finger’wiggle’ room, particularly with the new, extra tight NPX300 Burndies.

ATB, J

[DanielH]

Thank you!

[sbilotta]

on a side note, last I checked the skinny rear leg only came in the Standard height (Part number 13-004-0763).
Is a Medium or Tall version also being offered now? (if anybody knows)

Thanks

[DanielH]

For those who own the new 250. Have the speaker cable plugs (that plug into the amp) changed?
I cannot find a picture, but I believe they have changed somewhat.

[Blackbird]

They forgot the rear fraim leg when designing the new one..

[ChrisSU]

The black plastic box is a different shape to the old one, that’s all.

[DanielH]

Thanks!

[DanielH]

Another question about the 332. How do you connect a subwoofer?

I imagine you plug a Y adapter into the RCA outputs, and then a subwoofer cable into the Y adapter? I see you must also switch the RCA preamp out, on with the switch on the rear.

[ChrisSU]

You would normally run a stereo RCA cable from the two sockets, the sub will sum the two channels into one.
That’s assuming you have a stereo input on the sub? Some, such as the entry level Rel subs, only have a single RCA input.
Also, consider using a high level input if your sub has one.

[DanielH]

Thank you! Yes, I have a REL with a single RCA input.

[ChrisSU]

In that case I would consider using the high level connection, ideally from the input sockets on your speakers. This usually gives the best results with Rel subs.

[JWM]

If you know where to look and find it (I don’t) the old Naim Forum (15/18 yrs ago) had an article from a member in NZ, who had an olive CDS and 52-based system with a Fraim.

Olive power amps have spkr outlets in the centre rear, so fouled the Fraim rear leg.

His solution was to machine a hole through the leg into which he inserted a ‘polo’ of milled stainless (I think) which seemed to work well.