Plug PC audio into NAC72

[Balmforthk]

Hi,

I'd like to plug the output of my PC and alternatively my Pure 1 DAB radio into my Naim NAC72 preamp. Both haev a 3.5 mm jack socket.

Please could soemone advise me of the cabling and plug and socket requirements?

Thanks,

[ChrisSU]

Hi, you can buy 3.5mm to 5 pin DIN leads. Naim used to sell one when it was popular to use iPods like this, and it may still be available. Flashback make one too.

[Balmforthk]

Thanks. It’s been a while since I looked at the sockets on my NAC72 but I now remember it uses 5 pin DIN sockets. Presumably I could just plug the 3.5mm to 5 pin DIN lead into, say, the Tuner socket?

Thanks,

Kevin

[ChrisSU]

Yes, any input will be fine as long as it’s not the phono input with a phonostage for a vinyl source.

[james_n]

I use a Flashback made cable between my Nait 1 and various sources that use a 3.5mm socket output

[Balmforthk]

Thanks, I’ve ordered a cable from a well known online vendor :-). I’ll let you know how I get on.

[Occean]

I would inclined to use an audioquest USB inline dac, you’ll get better sound and less buzz and pops, they are pretty cheap too.

[Xanthe]

Rather than analogue connection I’d use a USB or PCI-E to S/Pdif audio card (optical if possible, but coax S/Pdif is still better than analogue).

That way you can take advantage of the galvanic isolation in the 272 to greatly noise from the PC intruding into the 272.

[Balmforthk]

Thanks for your suggestions. I’ll see how it sounds with the cable I’ve ordered first, then, if the sound isn’t great, I’ll investigate the other options you’ve mentioned.

Thanks,

Kevin

[Occean]

72 not 272 I wrote the same then realised!