So, adding a hicap to a 72/140, what does it do?
Does it power the 72, the 140 or both?
Does it brings significant change or is it just taking a bit if load off the power supply in the 140?
The Hicap powers the 72 with two regulated 24V supplies. It’s a significant performance increase.
The addition of hicap will open up more depth and realism of sonic quality, a bit like the difference between 2D and 3D.
Welcome to the world of naim power supplies
I think most of us that came on the forum after buy naim amps started looking at power supplies even before listening to what they can do without them.
Agreed - Normal, this is…
So, not that I am going to, but I take it then a HCDR should sound better than an olive HC? But would just look silly and cost more.
Or, due to the age/design of the 72 would it make little difference?
That’s unfortunate and not great for near field. Wonder why the Nait 1 doesn’t have this prob. I otherwise am loving the 72/140 when it’s playing at good listening levels.
That makes quite a difference in hifi terms, however for musical enjoyment there is no difference for me.
Try getting them serviced…
Yeah… not super-excited to start shipping them around again so soon after receipt but I have a feeling that’s where we’ll end up anyway so may as well get it done. Will have to see how deep the queue is at Class A.
I can tell you that a NAP140 can be done by Class A, on a while-you-wait basis, by prior arrangement - albeit you currently cannot wait on the premises. Not sure about a 72 - ask, you may be surprised…
That’s encouraging!
The tape inputs. Can I use either of these as a regular input? Or, is there something special about the cards that sit behind them?
No, they are inputs. They just happen to have outputs on other pins of the 5pin 180 degree DIN.
Thanks. What I was hoping for.
But, if I wanted to drive a headphone amp I’d use one of these?
Yes you would - I can do that. But - you need the appropriate lead to do so - one that connects to the output pins. Most don’t…
Got it, thanks.
Thanks. Already got my local dealer on this. 5M of NACA5 being preped.
What started out as a basic, simple second system is turning into an epic!
Wait until you hear what it sounds like
Yep. Got to keep it simple. Thats what I wanted. If I don’t watch out I’ll accessorise it to death.
A service is on the cards. Being 22 years old no history of a visit to Salisbury of Sheffield its the obvious thing to do. And I go to Sheffield regularly, so they will most likely be heading north in Jan.