Stax and naim 82

[Derosa]

Hi
I have a Naim Nait xs2 and stax L 700 and 006 energiser which works fine
Have been looking at going to 82/hicap /250
What connection do I use for line out into the energiser please I couldn’t see an av out (?)
Many Thanks for any advice
Tony

[Matthewjb]

I’m not sure what an energiser is.

From memory the only out on the 82 is on the tape loop. I think it may have two that are input/output. I’m not sure if that’s what you need

[anon4489532]

Just use a suitable lead connected to the output pins of socket 4, 5 or 6.

[IanRobertM]

@Derosa

I couldn’t see an av out

Thats because there isn’t one… But there are sockets which have outputs on them…!

[Richard.Dane]

You’ll use one of the Tape loop outputs on the NAC82. You’ll need a custom DIN - RCA interconnect as a regular DIN5-RCA won’t work (you need the REC pins of the DIN connected instead of PLAY)

See the FAQ here;

How To Connect a Headphone amp to your Naim system

If you wish to connect a standard (DIN) Headline then you connect the captive DIN signal lead to one of the IN/OUT DIN inputs on a suitable Naim pre-amp or Integrated amp. The manual explains connection as follows; [Headline connection] If you have an RCA Phono Headline then you should connect to Line Out RCA Phonos, should your equipment have them, or alternatively to RCA Phono outputs on a suitable source component. Note that any Headline will require a suitable power supply to operate, ei…

[Derosa]

Thanks everyone
I am currently using a flashback lead between the xs2 and energiser which works fine

Naim Style 5 Pin Ring -
Locking DIN Plug - 2 -
Phono/RCA Plugs Headphone -
Amp / Record Out Performance-
Cable
I assume this will work ok

[anon4489532]

That will be fine.

[Richard.Dane]

If it’s working with the NAIT XS2 then it’ll be fine with the NAC82.

[Derosa]

Great

[Eoink]

It’s the same cable that Dave from Fkashback (RIP) made for me that I used between an 82 (now replaced by a 52) and a Stax SRDX-Pro.