As can the NAP200… 
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I found the addition of a hicap very significant. 72/140 || 72/200 is ok, but once the hicap is added I feel home.
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I would say that adding any Naim PS to a Naim Pre, is one of the most significant upgrades available… 
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Definitely. Adding the Hicap between the 72/180 made a big difference. Luckily for me my wife noticed it straight away 
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Another quicky - the NAPSC for say an 82 - does that work like a Hi-Cap and feed the signal through it before forwarding the signal onto the power amp, or is it out-of-band so to speak?
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Nope. The NAPSC just powers the ‘digital’ circuits. Simple.
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Just love those NAC72-HC-NAP140…
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Me too 
Actually, it’s a lot of music making, from such small boxes.
Also, I would concur with some of the recent comments about adding a HC.
For what it’s worth, the 72+140 is a fine combination. But adding the HC makes a significant difference. So much so, it is challenging to revert back to what went before, without.
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Just put the 140 back in for extended listening. It feels quite nice so far. Speakers are a bit too revealing I think, or demanding perhaps. But it’s good fun to test 82/HC/140. Speakers are Spendor D9. Sources are NDS/555PS DR and Gold Note Mediterraneo.
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There you go. My 3rd system, currently being used by my son.
Oddly i have a 2nd system exactly the same being used by my daughter.
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Nice!
72/Hi-Cap are here. 250 should arrive later today. The 72/Hi need a service. The olive Hi-Cap is an early one with H&F transformer. I think the 250 is too but will check.
Sounding good so far with a CB110.
Quick question - these 729 boards - what are they for? I don’t have anything similar in the 32.5 and wondered if I can remove them. I’m only using vinyl via 323 phono cards.
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Keep the NA729 (time align input/buffer) boards in place.
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Tx,
I didn’t explain myself very well but seems you understood - I just thought that perhaps they only impacted line inputs to a digital source but obviously not
250 is delayed now - didn’t have the 3-to-4 pin cable with it 
Surprised how much I’m liking this 72/Hi though. I expected it to do the HiFi stuff better but really enjoying the music too - best I’ve had with a Hi-Cap - normally prefer them driven straight off the power amp. I had 72/140 in the past but really didn’t get on with it - too in your face, fast and also a bit muddy sounding. This is great though.
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The DIN4 to XLR lead…?
Maybe xlr. Defo 3 pin
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