Nac 72/LP12 conections

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Hello

Im using a Nac 72/ hi-cap/ 250 combo with an LP12 that Im currently building (Ekos 2/Goldring Troika) Does anyone know of a decent tonearm cable that comes with BNC’s for the 72 so I can use the serviced 323 boards there in?.

Many thanks

Clive

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BNCs can only be fitted to small diameter cable such as the original Linn arm cable. I wanted to retain BNCs but it wasn’t possible with T-Kable so I had my 82 and 52 changed to RCA by Darran at Class A.

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I fitted BNCs to what I think was the Linn standard tonearm cable from the 90s a few years back. Seemed worthwhile at the time but then I got a Prefix with DIN. The old cable was snapped up on eBay within a day of listing if I remember correctly. Obviously undersold.

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My LP12 has a 1983 Linn Ittok, which had BNC’s fitted to it, in 1985. They were originally Phono - as was my Naim NAC42, until that point. They are still there. All my subsequent Naim Pre Amps came with BNC inputs.

So, seek out an 80’s Linn lead…!!

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I used phono to BNC adapters.

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Hi Robert

I was actually considering getting a prefix k to go with the Troika. Also benefiting from the shorter cable from the arm…does it still stand up SQ wise?

Clive

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I can recommend the Prefix highly. Originally I had a K with a Troika but had converted to S for my K17D3. You can pick them up for a lot less than £300 now, a mega bargain. Class A serviced it for not a lot. It’s showing it’s age now but you would need to spend a huge chunk more to better it. I’m thinking Lejonklou Entity maybe next year if I save my pennies. Don’t forget you either need a PS for the Prefix or Aux power from amp.

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Thanks for that…can you not power the prefix from the hi cap?

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Yep.

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Prefix ordered.

Many thanks for the answers

Clive

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Ooops, sorry to come back to this. When Paul52135 (see what you did there!) states I can use a Hi-cap to power the Prefix, what I should of asked was, can it power the Prefix AS WELL as my Nac 72?, or do I need ANOTHER Hi-cap specifically to power the Prefix?

I would of PM’d Paul52135, but cant see how to PM anymore? seem to remember it being an option when one clicked on the member??

Many thanks and Happy Friday.

Clive

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Yes, you do need another power supply.

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Correct. A HiCap can only power one Naim item - small or large… :thinking:

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Brilliant…thanks for the replies.

Clive

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The HICAP should come with a SNAIC5 but don’t forget the 4-5 interconnect you’ll need too…

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Thanks for the remainder Richard.

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Does this mean I have no need for a din/bnc cable anymore?..ie din to din from hicap to preamp?

Clive

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That depends. If it’s a DIN4-2xBNC cable then it could be useful if you wish to input through the Phono input with NA526 cards fitted.

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Hi Richard. I’ll be using a Naim Prefix K.

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