That just looks like an interconnect cable to me, not a SNAIC. Google for images of the back of a NACNAP/HiCap.
YupâŚ
Ok, then the description of the ad is wrong.
âSNAICâ is perhaps a misunderstood termâŚ
But the grey Naim 5 pin DIN interconnect is no slouchâŚ
Genuine Naim leads also have a small sleeve / band at one end of the cable to indicate the signal source end. A pukka Naim black SNAIC is a good improvement over the original grey one and well worth the outlay as it is critical to the performance of the preamp.
See the FAQ on SNAIC and interconnect IDâŚ
According to JV, differences are mostly just down to inputs and facilities.
A Naim backdate!
Just received my replacement woofer for my intro!
Will be able to use them again, after waiting more than 2 years to be able to find out one to buy!
Naim doesnât sold it anymore, like the woofer for the SBL, i just get the confirmation from support by email.
Need to change it now and test it, i hope he is working fine.
On the subject of SNAICs again, always wondered what the difference is between these two latching cables. I think the thicker one came with my NAC12 or bolt down 160 and the thinner came with a 32 but not 100% sure. I had always assumed they were original Naim - hope thatâs the case.
Anyone know if they are they typical of each period or were just slung in? And was it typical of dealers back in the day to mark up the thinner one somehow - mine has red paint on the preamp end?
The upper picture appears to show what I know as a Grey SNAIC - the original version (pre Black). Seems to have all the hallmarks I would expect, of a Grey SNAICâŚ
The lower one could be a Grey/Lavender Interconnect (not a SNAIC) , maybe�
Thanks Ian.
The bottom thinner cable is grey although it doesnât look like it in the phono. Iâve had a couple of these pass my way and wondered if it was a cheaper version for the 42 / 42.5 / 110 range. I did compare them a couple of years ago and preferred the thicker one but it was only a subtle difference.
The thinner grey/lavender was the cable used, before the SNAIC was introduced. It wasnât a cheaper version - it was the standard cable. AFAIKâŚ
I had one like that with my 1982 42/110. I bought a Grey SNAIC as an upgrade, in 1985âŚ
Thanks Ian - makes sense.
No prob. I think the Grey SNAIC was ânewâ in 1985 (or a bit before). I bought a Black SNAIC in 1999 - again AFAIK it was new then (or thereabouts).
Just change the woofer and it is working perfectly !
Cards AND tinsel - Smashed it!
Reflects the year really. More going up today as my daughters are now both home (always been their job).
Did the AV2 sound better, iwcdoppel?