If you want to use just the 200 as the source of power for the 282, you’ll need two link plugs - the paddle one and a standard round one. Both should come with the unit. It’s not trivial at all because without both plugs you’ll get no music.
As you have a Flatcap you’ll be fine. Look in the 282 manual for how to connect it up. I’m sure you are aware that the 282 really benefits from a Hicap DR. Maybe when finances recover…
@anon4489532 my finances are already recovering from my last source upgrade.
I’ve also just realised that a link plug is probably a lot cheaper than the additional 5 pin SNAIC I’ll need to use the Flatcap and that the money would be better spent going towards a Hicap DR, which was next on my shopping list. So the the outcome is no listening tonight.
The Flatcap should come with a 5 pin Snaic in the box. With that and the 4 pin Snaic that comes with the 200, you should be good to go. You’ll just have to manage without the Headline for a bit.
@anon4489532 your Naim knowledge/experience is first class. I am humbled…
After a quick trip to the loft to retrieve the Flatcap box I now have a 5 pin SNAIC. So listening my well commence tonight thanks to all your help.
If I may push my luck a bit further with one last question… Do I also need some kind of link plug for the Aux 2 in DIN socket, or is that just a cosmetic blanking plug?
It’s just a little cover to stop you sticking an unpowered thing in the powered socket. Just check for the connections in the 282 manual - think of the Flatcap as a hicap - and you are good to go. I’m pleased you found the Snaic, that’s £180 you don’t need to spend.
Is this the link plug? I have one and I no longer have a 282. I sold mine to the same person who bought my 250, so it sounds like I should send it on to him so he has it. He got the paddle link plug and the AUX2 blank plug, but not this one.