Headline Query

[Neil-26]

I have just dug out an old Headline I have with a view to starting using it again. I was looking at the connections and trying to remember how I need to connect it to my system. I seem to recall (but could be wrong) that I need to use a NAPSC to power the Headline. I use a NAPSC with my 82, but I do have a spare one. Am I correct in thinking I need to use a NAPSC?

Presumably, I connect the Headline to the 82, but which socket should I use?

[james_n]

The NAPSC is fine and will connect straight into the Headline. You can of course use, any of the other supplies (Flatcap, Hicap, Supercap) with a SLIC cable to power the Headline too. Any of the sockets labelled 4,5 and 6 can be used to provide a signal output to the Headline.

[Richard.Dane]

This covers the basics;

How To Connect a Headphone amp to your Naim system

If you wish to connect a standard (DIN) Headline then you connect the captive DIN signal lead to one of the IN/OUT DIN inputs on a suitable Naim pre-amp or Integrated amp. The manual explains connection as follows; [Headline connection] If you have an RCA Phono Headline then you should connect to Line Out RCA Phonos, should your equipment have them, or alternatively to RCA Phono outputs on a suitable source component. Note that any Headline will require a suitable power supply to operate, ei…

[Neil-26]

Thanks James - that’s helpful.

[Neil-26]

Thanks Richard - that’s really helpful. I didn’t think to look at the FAQs.

[NickSeattle]

Hi, @Neil-26.

Having recently traded my tired FC2X for a fresh FCXS, I can recommend the latter wholeheartedly. A HiCap DR is better; but the FCXS is excellent.

Nick

[Neil-26]

Thanks Nick. Noted, that’s an interesting idea.

[NickSeattle]

Advice a BOT could give you, of course. But I am not (a BOT). . Punctuation, is the tell.

[suzywong]

I’ve currently got mine (NAHA-2) powered by a (olive) Hicap. Sounds pretty good but I am not convinced that it’s hugely better SQ over using a NAPSC - but it does mean I don’t have to scrabble around on the floor looking for the mains ON/OFF switch . Cans are Sennheiser HD650.

As ever, YMMV