Nac282 power supply options

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Really enjoying my recently acquired NAC282!!! Need some advice/opinion on power supplies please
It’s currently supplied by a Flatcap XS into upgrade 1 socket - I have a pre loved Hicap (non DR) arriving at the weekend. Obviously I will use the Hicap into upgrade 1, question is would I notice any gain using the flatcap into upgrade 2 socket?? And then a little further down the line I have the following options -

  1. Sell the flatcap and have the Hicap DR’d thus using 1 power input
  2. Sell the flatcap and source a second non DR Hicap thus using both power inputs

Thoughts much appreciated!!!

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Both PSUs need to be matched for optimum performance.

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Definitely move on the Flatcap. Enjoy the Hicap. Then after a while, consider trading for a Supercap.

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So if I move the flatcap on, 2 x non DR Hicaps or 1 x Hicap DR…??

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Whatever you prefer. :blush:

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Thanks so far guys!!! Makes sense having both power supplies matched. The upgrade path truly knows no end… Unless you have a Statement I suppose…:joy::joy:

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I have 2 DR hicaps on my 282. Having tried a SC DR at home it didn’t offer much over the 2 Hicaps for me.

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Very interesting Svetty, just goes to show one’s room and ears are the ultimate judge of what is and isn’t an upgrade

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There are those who prefer just one Hicap, or two, or a Supercap. I’m not aware of anyone ever saying that they didn’t prefer DR though. So I would suggest that you sell the Flatcap, get a Hicap DR, and take it from there.

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I had a HiCap DR for my 282 and thought about adding a second. I was patient and instead waited to acquire a secondhand SuperCap DR. Best decision ever. It is such a huge improvement.

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I preferred a Supercap over a pair of Hicaps on the NAC282. But that was pre DR…

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I definitely preferred the Supercap for piano.

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@Dirkdiction I really liked what the 282/HC offered when it was in my system, detail focusi was using NDX and LP12 as source

when budget allows the SC takes the 282 on to a whole new level

enjoy the journey

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