Jay, please note forum rules regarding discussion of unauthorised modifications to Naim equipment, which includes discussion of non-Naim power supplies and associated cabling.
That said, make sure you have the NAPSC connected and powered up and if only using a single supply, ensure the other link plug is fitted to the NAC82.
Jay, first run the NAC82+NAPSC and NAP180 together without any separate dedicated supply (apart from the NAPSC, of course, which you’ll need whatever). You’ll need both link plugs fitted to the back of the NAC82 to do this, as well as the SNAIC4 between NAC82 and NAP180. Is all OK when run like this?
I’m a little confused as to what’s connected…
So the napsa is plugged in to the 82 and lights etc are working…so all as it should be…
But you have got the correct cable to connect your 180 to the 82 …as this provides the actual power to its amplifier circuits and makes it play…yes?
Are you sure you have the correct connections and link plugs in place?
If you are just using the NAPSC and running the 82 powered by the 180, it should be like this:
With the age of the preamp I’d say it’s well worth getting it serviced regardless. Maybe have the leads checked out at the same time. It costs a bit, but you then get it back working in ‘as-new’ condition. The same applies to power amps.