I’m new to playing vinyl and I am wondering up to which level a stageline phono will be sufficient? I can get a good deal on a second hand Vertere DG1 but also still need to buy a phono. Perhaps it’s a bit out of balance but funds don’t allow to buy the NVC-TT right now.
Is it even possible to connect the stageline to the 332 without an additional power supply or does it require a NVC-TT?
This from the 332 manual:
8-pin DIN compatible with 5-pin DIN
8-pin DIN has +/-18V (for compatible external phono stages e.g. NVC TT)
The Stageline needs a 24V supply, so you’ll need an OC or earlier power supply for it, you’d then connect it to one of the 332’s 5 pin DIN sockets.
I enjoyed my Stageline, it sounded similar to the built in stage of my XS3. There are lots of threads on here about it in MM form needing a particular style of cartridge. Given you’ll need some form of PSU for it then I’d certainly evaluate alternatives before deciding.
I have a Stageline N powered by a HiCap DR feeding a 332. Good value as bought it used - I have no doubt it can be bettered but at what cost I’m unsure.
I have a Stageline S and owned Stageline N previously. Both are very good, a great value for the price. My experience was with older kit but should be comparable with new amplification.
I own a Stageline S and used it for some time. In my view it represents the best value Naim product new or used. I very much liked the sound of the Stageline.
What Pre-amp/integrated amp do you have? If it is a more recent Naim device you may be able to power the Stageline from it but if not you will need a power supply such as a Naim I-Supply or a Flatcap of some kind. It will sound great with a flatcap but you will need a special 4-pin to 5-pin interconnect to do that as well as the standard SNAIC5 that comes with the Stageline.
As I understand it the new Naim phono stage and power supply work at a different voltage so are not compatible unless you have a new Naim preamp such as a NSC222 or NAC332 or use the NPX-TT to power it.
If you can’t afford an NCV TT I would look for a Rega Aria (you can pick them up secondhand for a good price) until you can afford one, or you might decide the Aria gives you enough performance. For the 332 I do think the NVC is a perfect match and adding the NPX TT into the mix just adds more and I am very happy with mine.
I run one of the “more modest” AT cartridges into a Stageline S plus olive Hicap and thence to my 82.
There has been some debate as to whether the Stageline/Hicap is better, worse , or pretty much the same, compared to 523S cards in an 82.
I would like to think it’s better - coz I paid money for it! 
Stageline is in my view best value for money product in their whole range. I still have one and it’s definitely staying with me.
Excellent in my experience.
@Robinho . I use a Trichord Dino as a phono stage.
I was looking at a Rega Aria.
How does the Stageline compare to either?
The Stageline needs a PSU .
Can my HICAP DR which powers my 282 also be used for a Stageline?
I haven’t heard a Trichord phono for a long time but I remember it being very good. The Stageline should match up to it very well, particularly with Naim amplification. The Rega Aria is good too and pricewise should be a jump on the Stageline but I think with your setup the Stageline should sound good. It is best if you can audition your shortlist if you can and listen to what you may prefer.
You will be able to power the Stageline through the 282 Aux2-alt (may have a blanking plug over it) din socket as that has a power out pin. In effect, the Hicap will power the Stageline through the 282. A Hicap in itself will only power one thing at a time but just leave it plugged into the 282.
@Robinho thanks for your reply and thoughts.
The question about the HCDR came from my first Naim system when a Flatcap powered both the NAP and CD5I
In the context of a Classic system, I would agree with you, it is a great phono stage for the money. With the 332 I am sure it needs an external power supply and then becomes rather expensive, probably getting close to the cost of an NVC TT.
The Stageline is pretty good value if you have a preamp that can power it. If you have to buy a power supply also, then there are better value options out there for the price.
Oh, and there are better phono amps than the NVC-TT for $3700.