Snaics and not-Snaics

Posted by: Jim Ashton on 09 October 2003

As I understand it, I have 2 black Snaic-5's, a grey Snaic-5 and a black Snaic-4, all used as interconnects between my Naim pre-amps, HiCaps and Naxo (or, in the case of the grey one, between 72 and 160). So far so good - and yes, the black ones sound better than the grey.

But what about the cables that run from the Naxo to my 3x250s? Are they classed as Snaic's? All 3 are black and have plastic Cannon plugs at the power amp end and non-lockable Dins at the other, and they must be 15 years old.

Is there a new improved version available? (with lockable Dins at the very least?) If so, where can I get some? (My NZ dealer claims not to know).

And what about the signal feed from my CDX? (it's grey) Snaic or not? Upgradable or not?

Basically I don't understand why there's all this fuss and focus regarding 1 of a minimum of 3 interconnects in the chain (assuming you're using an offboard PSU for the pre) whereas the other 2 are hardly ever mentioned (and obviously I'm assuming here that the other 2 are indeed not-Snaic's).

Well I probably could've put all that a bit more clearly and concisely but I hope you all get my drift..

Perplexedly
Jim
Posted on: 09 October 2003 by Chris Murphy
Jim,

There have been several 250 interconnects over time. To get the latest version we would need to change the input socket also. Is what you have broken or do you want to update to the latest? If so talk to John and we can tee it up.

Chris
Posted on: 09 October 2003 by Jim Ashton
Chris thanks for the response - nothing broken (except that power switch!) and I might be interested in going to the latest, but right now I'm just after information.

Is the latest IC significantly better than what I'm using? Could John fit the new sockets here or would everything have to be done in Wellington? I'd also need an idea of the dollars involved.

Thanks again
Jim
Posted on: 10 October 2003 by Chris Murphy
Jim,

Have a talk to John. We'll sort everything out. Amp should be back to you mid way through next week. Sorry had trouble sorting the switch.

Chris.