Hicap and 2 NAP250’s?

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I just bought a HiCap DR which I’m using to power the preamp section in my Supernait 3. I use a NAP250 DR as the power amp (supernait amp isn’t used). It sounds great!

When I got the HiCap I was surprised that the signal to the NAP250 goes from the HiCap rather than from the Supernait. I also see that the HiCap has two amp out sockets.

Does this mean I can add a second NAP250 and connect it to the second amp out socket on the HiCap, and then use each NAP250 as a stereo amp, one for the tweeters and one for the woofers on my speakers (monitor audio 300 gold 5g)?

Thank you!

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Yes, you can add a second 250 and use it just as you suggest. I’d suggest that if you have funds available you should swap the Supernait for a NAC 282. It will make far more difference than adding a second 250.

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Thank you, good advice!

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As @HungryHalibut has said, get yourself a NAC 282. Then get yourself another HiCap DR to feed both channels of the 282. It is a game changer in a very big way.
The thing about using 2 HiCap DR’s with a 282 though is to make shure they are at least the same year of manufacture. If they are not, then have them both serviced by Darren. It won’t cost an arm and a leg, and both DR’s will be the same for the next 13 to 15 years.

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When I had an 82 a second Hicap made virtually no difference. If you want to max out the 282 then the Supercap is the way to go.

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I think this one of those threads where we will just have to agree to differ on this HH. Having tried both the Supercap and 2 DR’s in my system…the 2 DR’s are staying :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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Indeed. It’s not relevant to the OP at this point anyway. The most important thing is that the logical upgrade is a 282 rather than another 250.

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Absolutely.

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Thanks everyone. I’ve bought a NAC282 now and will have it serviced by Darran at Class A. Adding a second hicap seems like the way forward too!

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This, from the FAQ, might interest you;

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How old is the 282 ? They very rarely need servicing as a pre-amp.

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It’s a 193xxx serial so about 2003.

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Thank you!

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In that case, it is certainly worth having Darren doing s service on it. If it hasn’t already had one done ?

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Just FYI, it’s Darran.

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That was quick work. I’m sure you won’t regret it.

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The best 82 i’ve had was a pots 3 with two Chrome Bumper Hicaps. I now run a late pots8 82 with a Supercap, it’s not as good as that old 82 set.

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If you read enough forum posts about the 282 you will find some posts from people who preferred its sound with one Hicap, some with two Hicaps, and some with a Supercap. My advice would be that you should never assume that more (expensive) always means better, and make your decisions based on your own listening experiences, not on forum posts.

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