Which Din cable?

[EddieB]

My Nait 5si and CD5si are connected with cheap RCA cables. I don’t have the standaard DIN cable which is included with the CD5si. Are there any recommendations?

[IanS]

Hi
You can get the standard Naim DIN cable for £119 new or pre-owned much cheaper

[Richard.Dane]

I highly recommend the standard lavender/grey Naim interconnect. It’s ideal here and obviously sounds great! Pre-owned ones are available relatively cheaply. Just be sure to get the real deal (See FAQ on here for ID).

[EddieB]

Thanks, didn’t know this was explained in the FAQ!

[Richard.Dane]

Yup, see here for how to ID the various regular Naim interconnects;

How to identify SNAICs and Interconnects

Standard Naim Interconnects. Interconnects carry only audio signals. Naim usually include a standard grey Interconnect in the box with sources. It is no after-thought, but rather a great sounding high performance cable that complements Naim equipment perfectly. [Naim 5-5 Interconnect1|600x434] Pictured above - standard Naim interconnect. Grey or grey with a slight lavender tinge outer sheath, DIN5 (180) at both ends, green direction band. Used for connecting signal from sources such as a N…

And, appropriately enough, the first topic in the FAQ is all about why Naim prefer to use Din connectors;

Why Naim use DIN Connectors

A few reasons why we use DIN connections: Naim use three types of DIN connector: DIN4 (4 pins in a 216 degree arc) - Typically used for pre-amp signal OUT and smaller power amp signal IN. It can carry signal as well as 24V DC when used between a suitable Naim Power amp and pre-amp where the power amp’s power supply also provides power to the pre-amp. DIN5 (5 pins in a 240 degree arc) - Typically used between a power supply and a pre-amp or phono stage where it carries signal as well as 2 x 24…

[IanRobertM]

Another option could be something from Chord, maybe…? Chord Chrysalis was ‘remarkably similar’ to a Naim grey cable…

[barflyleon]

I upgraded the ‘lavender’ DIN cable to a Tellurium Q Black DIN and it was a significant improvement. They’re not cheap new, but you can find them at a reasonable price on a popular auction site!