I think that Linn Kan sound very tight
with a Nac 72 .
Your mileage may vary. With the 72-HICAP, I found the Kans unlistenable.
Why’s that Paul?
A generally coarse and uncontrolled sound. Until I heard the Kans on the end of my LP12/Lingo 1/Ekos/Troika/52/250, I thought they were a bad speaker. Then I realized that they were too good for the majority of the systems that their small size and relatively modest cost led them to be used with.
Indeed Kans were made for the best systems,but the Nac 52 was introduced in the end of Linn Kan 2 production…
Many enjoyed them with Nac 32,32,5 and Nac 72 .
My first Naim system was Nait 2 CB with Kans. They sounded fantastic but to be fair always in small rooms. Worked my way up from 1 bed flat to 4 bed detached and the Naim upgrades continued. I still have the Nait 2 and Kans so what I am going to say is bound to upset some folk.
I don’t understand the obsession with either. They are limited by today’s standards. My Olive fc/92/90 outperforms the Nait2 (serviced). The Kans are limited by anything other than a 250. They sound absolutely lovely with a 252/250 DR up them. It makes anything less sound flat.
The Nait2 is now feeding a set of easier to drive floor standers. The Kans are in a bedroom with hc/42/250 cb. Both sound the better for it.
Thanks Mr T
I will try it myself and see what I think.
Musically, I’m preferring the 729 boards in the NAC 12 and 72.
Sonically, they also work well, cleaning up the sound. The Valhalla/Ittok LP12, bolt down 160, and even Tukans have plenty of warmth so the overall balance is better too - win/win/win
The 329 boards must have been a very nice upgrade to a 32-5 back in the day. They are mentioned very seldom though. I guess many people at the time chose to upgrade their amps to olive so didn’t just go for the newer input cards. And of course anyone with a 42 or 42-5 was out of luck. I assume the 62 has the circuitry built in - can anyone confirm?
I didn’t.
It hasn’t, as the 62 is (apart from improved input switching) almost identical to the 42.5
Tried the 72 with and without 324 tape buffer boards and slightly prefer ‘with’ which seemed to make a little more sense of the music at the expense of a tiny bit of clarity.
Not sure we’re allowed to post system clips - system is in garage roof so bass disappears through the floor but it’s fine as an office setup…
Yes I agree,the Tape buffer boards 324 should not be removed from a Nac 72 or Nac 32 or 32.5.
I had nac 82, 52 for 20 years I use a 72 of second generation some small differences with the first 72 (including a pair of RCA). My 72 was powered by a Hicap and then by Scap which improves space and smoothness, in relative comparison a Hicap projects the music. Now I use my 72 with Scap DR and 3 nap 250 Olive this suits me wonderfully.
I also use lp12se with Radikal 2 Kandid, cds 2, Isobarik dms in tri passive amplification.
Naim Headline Olive Napsc 2
I prefer the 72 with the tape boards removed.
Couldn’t resist. Olive HeadLine on the way from the bay.
What will you power it from?
NAPSC - I really don’t want to add another box. That said I am thinking this is all moving towards a 52 and most of those come with a SC, so I wouldn’t rule that out. I might try it with the HC I have here too, just need a SLIC for that I believe.
Yes, you need a SLIC here. Luckily it’s 2m long so allows you a bit more leeway with positioning the Headline.
Might need to position it out of sight…
NAPSC is as basic power supply as they come. Fine for switching stuff in a 282 no doubt. Ill be intrested what you think of the headphone amp driven by one
I am also interested in that obviously
I have my sights set on ending up with a 52, adding this as I miss a headphone socket and my other half insists on watching TV etc