I messaged you earlier. Sales and Wants are strictly forbidden here on this forum - please see the forum rules.
Sorry I didnāt see that. Apologies.
I understand it could be problematic to say the least.
Thanks for putting me right.
To be honest, I have a little way to go in financing this, as well as the harder part of convincing my partner itās what she needs.
Colin.
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Yes, convincing your partner that you need a pair of Isobariks in your front room should prove to be an interesting conversation!
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I used that very combo of 110/Isobariks back in the day ā¦ it was a lot closer to the 250 than it had any right to be. The 250 brought a little refinement at each of the frequency extremes, but Iād venture to say that improving the pre would make much more difference than the move to a 250.
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Really, I had no idea before posting that my 110 would be ok, as I read somewhere, someone was using an A&R A60 and it kept blowing fuses!
Being naive with Naim, what pre amp would be an upgrade?
Could I keep to a chrome bumper model, so they look nice!!!
Thanks,
Only CB possibility would be a serviced 32.5 (more inputs and maybe an improvement in SQ terms, opinions vary) ā¦ otherwise in order of improvement itās 72, 102, 82, 52 and up.
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Thanks, I didnāt realise there was so many!
I will research them all and get a bit more familiarised with them.
ā¦ ā52 and upā will REQUIRE a dedicated outboard power supply as well, just to work ā¦ for the others mentioned, this would be a nice optional extra to consider once you have the best pre you can afford. There are further (approximately matching corresponding models already mentioned) in the āclassicā ranges too ā¦ depends what you find available really. In your shoes ā¦ Iād look for a nice 82 or 102 first (you get remote for one thing), but a 72 would be good too.
An 82 needs a Hicap or Supercap PS (as well as the supplied NAPSC). A 52 (which I use inn preference to many more modern options) needs a Supercap or (on earlier examples) the supplied PS.
A 72 works well with a Hicap, but it would be complete overkill to use a Supercap imho.
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Thatās incorrect.
With the proposed 250?
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My suggestion early on was to shelve thoughts of a 250 until the preamp was well and truly sorted. Itās the 250 that necessitates an external psu, not the 82. An 82 will run very nicely indeed from the 110 until further funds are available.
Fair enough - it will work. However, given the OPās actual question, referring to Briks and a 250, it seems worth pointing out the differences in PS requirements.
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Yep, my amplifier action plan would be ā¦ 82 (72 if needs must) ā¦ then Flatcap, Hicap or Supercap depending on budget ā¦ then 250. Job done. Future plan ā¦ a really top end preamp. Now letās talk about your your sources ā¦ all the above is poinless if these are not also top-notch - the Isobariks will reveal all!
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Thanks so much for your expertise, but I am starting to get lost it in tech talk, Iām afraid.
Will my chrome bumper HiCap still be ok to use? Otherwise, it sounds quite expensive.
Also, hearing about a flat cap in there.
I have actually got a nait 5 converted to pre amp with the nap 90 and flat cap.
I take it these are not really useful.
I only have them as they were my Dads and I use in a spare room.
A CB Hicap will be fine with a 42.5 and 250, if thatās what you are asking.
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A chrome bumper Hicap might benefit from a service if it has not had one. but as HH says itās fine to use. I should also say that @CrazyRiver is of course right on timing -you donāt have to do everything at the same time.
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Oops ā¦ I missed that you have a HiCap - thatās even better! It will do a great job of powering any new preamp you go for, whatever colour. I maintain though, that maxing out your preamp will make a bigger difference than switching to a 250. (Hicap wonāt power 52 or above, but I donāt expect youāre going that high just yet)
Back in the day, 1983, my first Naim was a 42, snaps and 110. My dealer was one of the UKās most respected, and following their advice, my first upgrade was 110 to 250. It made such a difference to my Kans. then the snaps was swapped for a Hicap and the 42 was upgraded to a 42.5 when the upgrade was introduced, done by my dealer. That 42.5, Hicap and 250 was brilliant.
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Thanks, maybe time to pass on the 90 setup to help fund.
Source wise, I have a Naim cd5 and a heybrook TT2 Turntable and a Nakamichi CR-3 Cassette (Sorry, I know I shouldnāt have this!)
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