Hicap and supercap

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Hi first post and new to the naim community
Have a supernait 2 dr and hicapdr and stageline with a hicap dr… Just purchased a nac 252 and supercap and a nap 300dr so now with the stageline do I still use the hicap when using the supercap… Many Thanx

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You can power your StageLineoff the back of 252, but that is not optimal.
A separate power supply will help - so use your HiCapDR.

Note: you cannot use the SuperCap to power your 252 and StageLine at the same time.

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Awsum cheers Adam much appreciated… That’s how it’s running just now but thought I’d check cause lots of ways to do things with naim gear… :wink:

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Compare the 252 powering the Stageline directly (Aux 2), then back to the HiCap. See what you prefer. You would not be the first to prefer the Aux2.

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Cool thanks CDboy I’ll give it a go :grin:

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Thescotsman,

I recall hearing that the 252 dedicates one of the Supercap regulators to the Aux2. Perhaps someone who knows for sure will correct me if i am wrong. For this reason you may prefer powering the Stageline from Aux2 over using the Hicap. Do compare, and share your observations.

Charlie

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Thanks Charlie I’ll give that a go :grin:

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Hi welcome to the forum. I wonder if you could share your impressions of the upgrade from the sn2 to your current kit. I am a Supernait 2 owner and might be interested in a similar move in the long term.

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Yes, dedicated windings on the Supercap for the AUX2 supply when used on the NAC52 and NAC252.

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Rob I have the supernait 2 dr with n is awsum but upgradeitis took over n :heart::purple_heart:the 252 n 300 well worth the upgrade sound is fantastic more detail iv been chasing the sound I like for yrs :joy: n now I’m v happy I can enjoy for a few years just clarity depth insight… Just much more info than the supernait 2… And the supernait 2 dr is v impressive

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Richard - presumably that doesn’t apply with the 282?

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Lindsay, correct.

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Well plugged the stageline into aux 2 I’ll give it a few days playing before I make comments… Sounds good tho after getting used to the again different presentation… Sounds good thanks everyone for Ur comments and help… :wink:

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Sell Stageline and Hicap, get a Superline - never look back!

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Jsaville don’t say that :joy::joy:

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Also Rob it has more power and control… Demo if u can i wish I could have as it would have saved a few $$$:grin::joy:but definitely worth it I went from top onkyo amp and the supernait 2 put a smile on my face… N then the 300 dr gave me a bigger smile hope that helps Rob :wink:

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:blush: In all seriousness though, at your level of system a Superline would be ideal. I just tried one recently in a big demo using a Rega RP10 with an Apheta 2 cart, into 252 / Supercap DR / 300DR vs 282 / Hicap DR / 250DR and stepping up to the 252 option really showed just how good the Superline is!

What deck / cart configuration are you using?

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OK sorry won’t happen again