Modifying a Naim interconnect for a Non-Naim CDP

Posted by: John on 26 November 2002

I have an extra Naim interconnect laying around that I would like to modify for my new CDP (RCA connectors). It would be going into a 52. The interconnect has the L & R and one ground connected to the DIN plugs at each end. The interconnect has an extra ground lead going through that isn't connected on either end.

Each RCA plugs has a ground so how should each end be connected? Do I need to modify the preamp connection as well?

John

Posted on: 26 November 2002 by Andrew L. Weekes

Leave the preamp end as-is.

Cut back a lenght of the outer sheath, taking care not to damage the inner cores or shield, and keep the screen in close contact to the inner cores.

Split carefully into a 'Y' formation, then shrink some heat-shrinkable tubing over each core on which you intend to fit a phono. Shrink another piece of tubing at the 'Y' join, to cover and support the junction.

Fit your phono's - you can try just connecting a single braid at just one of the phono's, or both, as per a Chord cable. It will work either way, some have a preference for the former.

Andy.

Posted on: 26 November 2002 by John

Thanks Andrew:

To prevent a ground loop issue does it make sense to ignore both ground connections with the RCA plugs?

John

Posted on: 26 November 2002 by Andrew L. Weekes

John,

You will need to make at least one ground connection at the phono's, or it won't work.

Andy.

Posted on: 26 November 2002 by John

Thanks Andrew!