Hello,
Just a quick simple question, is it only the XS3 and Supernait 3 integrated amps that have an inbuilt phono stage?
If so, why does the XS1 and XS2 have a ground post on the rear?
Thanks:+1:t5:
The Nait 50 also has a phono stage.
Ground posts are not just for turntables. They can be used for other things too. And if you have an external phono stage and want to ensure a single signal ground reference, you would possible connect the turntable ground directly to the amp.
Nearly every amp will have a ground post regardless of phono stage. If you have a signal ground issue with anything, they can be quite useful.
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With turntables, grounding is never straightforward, or at least can be that way from time to time, hence why it’s useful for the pre-amp or Integrated amp to offer up a ground post as an alternative to one that might be on the phono stage. The NAIT XS and XS2 both have powered AUX2 sockets for a phono stage, and were you to use these with a Naim Prefix then you would most likely need to connect the earth lead to the amp itself.
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