Time for my next upgrade

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Speaking of unconventional cabling, you need a rocket scientist to connect a Naim system hehe

CD5x -> DIN5-DIN5 -> 122x
CD5x -> SNAIC5 -> FC2x (the FlatCap2x offers a huge analogue power supply upgrade)
122x -> SNAIC5 -> FC2x (the pre-amp is passive, so it is powered by the FlatCap2x)
FC2x -> SNAIC4 -> 150x (we only need 4 pins now on the SNAIC, as there's no need to supply power)
Stageline -> SNAIC5 -> 122x (the SNAIC5 cable carries both audio and power, and is powered off the pre-amp)
Squeezebox -> RCA to DIN5 -> 122x
PVR -> RCA to DIN5 -> 122x

Thankfully Naim includes all of the interconnects with the components, so there was only one SNAIC5 cable that I needed to purchase for this system.

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Speaking of unconventional cabling, you need a rocket scientist to connect a Naim system hehe

CD5x -> DIN5-DIN5 -> 122x
CD5x -> SNAIC5 -> FC2x (the FlatCap2x offers a huge analogue power supply upgrade)
122x -> SNAIC5 -> FC2x (the pre-amp is passive, so it is powered by the FlatCap2x)
FC2x -> SNAIC4 -> 150x (we only need 4 pins now on the SNAIC, as there's no need to supply power)
Stageline -> SNAIC5 -> 122x (the SNAIC5 cable carries both audio and power, and is powered off the pre-amp)
Squeezebox -> RCA to DIN5 -> 122x
PVR -> RCA to DIN5 -> 122x

Thankfully Naim includes all of the interconnects with the components, so there was only one SNAIC5 cable that I needed to purchase for this system.

And eviable, elapsed, given Naim's stellar reputation; (unfortunately I've never heard a complete Naim system). Of course Naim has always been eccentric with cabling.

Black & green kind of reminds me of Batman, but regardless, I really like the Naim styling.

I'm not completely clear, though: does one FlatCap2 do it for everything?

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I'm not completely clear, though: does one FlatCap2 do it for everything?

The FlatCap is capable of powering two devices. Previously I had her powering the CD5x and Stageline phono stage, but now I have her powering the CD5x and 122 preamp. The 122 can be powered by either an external power supply or off the poweramp, the obvious choice being a power supply. Currently I have the Stageline powered via the preamp, which is a slight performance loss for my phono from my previous setup.

If I were ever to upgrade the preamp to a 202 I open myself to a world of new options.. The 202 is capable of having two power supples - a NAPSC to power the digital, and either the FlatCap or a Hi-Cap to power the analogue. My plans are to build up to a 202 with Hi-Cap next year, and to keep the FlatCap for the CD5x and Stageline.

If you have an opportunity, audition an LP12 and CDX2 with a Hi-Cap/282/250 system, absolutely astonishing what Naim is capable of once you enter into the 200 Series systems.