Hi all is the nap200 ok with a nac72
Yes, a 200 will be fine with a 72. Will you be using a Hicap to power the 72? It’s certainly better that way, although if you don’t use one, the 200DR is a better option as it provides better power to the preamp than the non-DR 200.
As always, check the service history of the 200 or be prepared to have it properly serviced if/when needed.
It will work no problem as ChrisSU said a Hicap would be a great combo with the 72 and the NAP200 hang off the Hicap.
I had a Nap200 for years running off a 552dr and it was the most memorable fun amplifier combo I have ever had. It’s my favourite Naim power amp of all time, and I have had 250s, 300s and now 350s. Each are noticeably better, more controlled and detailed, but the 200 has bounce and big fun factor it’s like a fruity mini nap300 ( mellower than a 250 & 500 and not so in your face ). If I was doing it all again I would go nap200 and see how far I could push it.
Honestly you can’t go wrong with a nap200, easy and cheap to service, less to go wrong, last forever and finally everyone I have heard sounds the same, whereas I can’t say the same for 250s as I had many over the years on active systems purchased at the same time all having there own character.
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Guys, please would you cool your enthusiasm somewhat for the NAP200. Some of us aspire to one, and would not relish a Naim forum induced spike in used prices when the time comes 
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I use the nap 200 with nac 282 and a single Hi cap DR.I also had the 250 and 300 DR ,but prefer nap 200.
Thank for replying lads might give one a try
I had one for many years. I never thought of it as a mini 300 and maybe that explains why the 300 was the NAP I coveted.
202/200 Napsc/Hicap much maligned by some but I loved mine it gave me a lot of pleasue.
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Hi all have had my 200 for over 14 years and original Classic design. Great amp but I nearly killed it by asking the poor thing to drive Isobarik. Class A put all right with full service some time ago and the combination of 200, Hi Cap,102 and NAPSC drive my Q Acoustic Concept 20 to make every listening session fun and a joy.
Once compared to the 250 and the opinion was the 200 was too black and white in presentation?
Loved that combo as well and could have stopped there.
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