Question about Nait 5i + Stageline

Posted by: porterh on 11 February 2016

Hey there, new owner of a Nait 5i (I think it is the older version, without the 1/2 jack in the front plate).  I'm looking at upgrading my phono stage from the Bellari vp130 I'm currently using, and I was looking at a used Stageline (current version).  Is my understanding correct that this is only possible with this particular amp if I supply power from an external supply ( iSupply, HiCap, FlatCap)?

So $300-500 for a used Stageline

+  iSupply for ~225

or

+ HiCap (which ranges quite a bit with the age of the product)

I just want to be sure on this because if I do need the powersupply it will push the cost up to make me consider other phono stages (Ear, etc).

I know the deck/cart matters (I have a Denon DP-37F and a Audio Technica AT120Eb.  Pretty budget setup, but I understand that the Bellari is probably the component that will give me most bang for buck in upgrading.

thank you.

 

 

 

Posted on: 11 February 2016 by hungryhalibut

Yes, you would need a power supply for a Stageline. 

Posted on: 11 February 2016 by porterh

thank you.