Some of the cables mentioned here are probably quite a poor match for Naim amps, especially the separate power amps, which have specific requirements in terms of capacitance and inductance. Some cables, including Nordost and Kimber, and any with a Litz type construction, can have very high capacitance and low inductance, which is exactly what Naim amps don’t like, and in extreme cases, can cause them to become unstable and overheat. See the relevant FAQ for details of the spec. of NACA5 which serves as a guide for the type of non-Naim cable that might be a good match.
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