NAC 202 Outputs for vinyl streaming

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Hi,

I have problems finding the answer to my problem in the manual from NAIM:
I would like to select my vinyl source on the NAC 202 (CD input via external phono stage), be able to listen to it in my room (nac202+nap 200 DR) and simultaneously use an output from the NAC 202 to connect to the input of a streamer (bluesound). The output should be independant of volume and mute function on the nac 202 in the case I want to listen to music on my streaming system and not in the NAIM Room. (I would mute the sound completely on the naim system or turn it down by a lot)
Sould I use tape tape in/out ?

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If the bluesound has an analog input (which seems odd for a streamer to have!), and if the NAC has a tape output (I think most Naim preamps have), then that’s what you want. It is possible that somewhere you will have to make a selection to make the tape output live.

If your streamer doesn’t have an analog input, then you’d need an ADC between the tape output and streamers digital input.

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Edit - Read it wrong.

Yes you can use the tape output for this :+1:

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yes, The bluesound has an anlog input.

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sounds great. Do you think the tape output is independant from the volume knob on the nac 202?

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Yes it is. Volume, balance and mute have no effect on tape output. Only source selection does.

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perfect! I just need to find the right cables.
thank you

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Just make sure the DIN5 plug (180 deg) on your cable is wired for the output (ch1 / 2 out) pins on the socket and you should be good to go.

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