I recently acquired a Nac 202 and a hicap 2. Since I have a spare Hicap 2 can the 202 run with 2 hicaps? I know that getting a supercap would be better but since I already have it ?
Unfortunately not. The 282 can, the 202 can only use one Hicap. A Supercap would probably not be the best way to go here.
Do you have an NAPSC for the 202 ?
Edit…I see you already have an NAPSC from your previous thread 
Ok . I guess I could wait for a supercap and sell the hicaps. Not sure how I would get on with a 282. I had an 82 for a very short time and did not like it.
The Supercap is a tad wasted on a 202.
You can only use two power rails from it, so how much advantage it would be over a Hicap is debatable.
Perhaps look for a Hicap DR to power the 202 ?
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Bought an SC for my 102-NAPSC. No difference in SQ over my HC.
(However it was part of a cunning plan, laying foundations for a future 82/52)
(Got the 82 in the end. The 52s were going for silly money.)
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Careful as you could be on the forever upgrade path. I’d probably consider selling the hicap and save up for a 282 or 82. It was my biggest upgrade which started with a NAC102/HiCap/NAP140.
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Quick check on eBay
HiCap 2 - 450
NAC 202 - 700
Total - £1,150
NAC282 - £1200
So you just need to find £50 (in theory)
So far I am happy with the 202. Also not sure if a 282 is similar to a 82 . I was under the impression it was. I was not a fan of the 82 at all. Even with a recent service and 2 hicaps on the 82 I could not get it to sound as engaging as my32.5.
Of course you know your own ears, and I’ve never compared my 82 to a 282, although I understand from others that the Olive sound is different to the Classic, so it may be possible that the 282 is more like the 202, but better. I suspect others will have a better view on this.