Hooking up to Supernait3

[Rbugelski]

I would like to use my DarkVoice 336SE Tube headphone amp with my Naim Supernait3 and Naim ND5 XS 2.

Please explain how to hook up.

[Richard.Dane]

The forum FAQ should help here;

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…

[Rbugelski]

Thanx for quick response

Also if I can find a actual Naim Headline can I use my Flatcap2 as a power source (it will also be powering my Naim CD5X)

What cable will I need?

Will this be better than the headphone amp in my Supernait3?

Thanx

[Richard.Dane]

Yes, your Flatcap 2 has two power outs, so one could be used on the CD5x and the other on the Headline. Note though that you will need a SLIC lead to connect power here.

Provided the Flatcap is in rude health then it would likely outperform the Supernait’s own HP output, particularly with harder to drive headphones.

[Rbugelski]

So grateful
I live in a Naim desert (no dealer)

Ur generosity and knowledge make this whole thing worthwhile

Now to find a Head line

Raymond