Flatcap XS

Richard, do you have insider info on when / if a flatcap dr will ever be released? 

Richard Dane posted:

In told that putting the flatcap contents in a smaller case adversely impacts the performance. So 5 series case it is and all the better for that.. 

That's an interesting comment considering the component content, particularly when you see the inside of a HiCap.

Would be interesting to know why it should be so.

wrc posted:

Richard, do you have insider info on when / if a flatcap dr will ever be released? 

I don't think it has the regulators  seen in the other power supplies. I don't think the DR is an option here because of that.

Yeah Richard, more airy and space between instruments, I presume... 

I've been using the Nait XS (first incarnation) for over 5 years before being tempted by an upgrade power supply. I knew the differences, as I listened the Nait XS bare and maxed out when I was shopping for it. Many could find little to no improvement, because everything seems to fall right into place so "naturally". You really have to pull the upgrade power supply out after a week to clearly feel what you are loosing IMO --> Mids that are running back into the cupboard, anaerobic highs and less tunefull bass. Not really sounding broken, though. As it still very musical and comfy to listen at, like slipping into a well known pair of old socks.

Bye.

rjstaines posted:

staffy posted:

Hi Christopher.  I always turn my equipment off at the end of the day.  Or when their is a heavy downpour with the chance of an electrical surge from lightening hitting my house.    When I turn everything on, I leave the system for 40 minutes to really warm up.

Ooooooh !    (sharp intake of breath)

I get the 'chance of surge from lightning' reason for powering down and disconnecting  (you do disconnect from the wall don't you?),  but switching off every night?  Your poor printed circuits and caps, to say nothing of your trannies... there should be a law against doing what you're doing by powering the poor darlings up and down so often.

As it happens, the law in the future is more likely to be in your favour to protect our planet from the unspeakable waste of electricity, but in the meantime, a lot of folk will wonder why you'd deliberately shorten the life of your equipment in this way.... and I'm one of those who wonder.  But I applaud your green credentials, sir.

 

 

RJ when you can afford Naim gear the cost of the electricity bill is irrelevant.  LOL.  However I thought I was doing my system a service by switching off when not needed.   Are you saying leaving it on permanently is the correct way to go.  I know someone who had a 65" Plasma TV destroyed by a power surge during inclement weather.

I don't think Naim would recommend leaving the system on permanently.

joerand posted:

rjstaines posted:

to say nothing of your trannies... there should be a law against doing what you're doing by powering the poor darlings up and down so often. 

We are still talking hi-fi here aren't we?  Hope so!

Naughty...but I like you.

staffy posted:

I don't think Naim would recommend leaving the system on permanently.

RTFM 

Did read  the manual...  switch off after use.  In conditions were weather is often inclement to  say the least, their could be damage to the equipment from a lightening strike.  This is likely to happen in winter.  In summer you can leave things on.   Remove all power cables at source in order to protect.

staffy posted:

Did read  the manual...  switch off after use.  In conditions were weather is often inclement to  say the least, their could be damage to the equipment from a lightening strike.  This is likely to happen in winter.  In summer you can leave things on.   Remove all power cables at source in order to protect.

Only partially true Staffy.

Extract from the manual :

3.3 Running In Naim equipment takes a considerable time to run in before it performs at its best. The duration varies, but under some conditions the sound may continue to improve for over a month. Better and more consistent performance will be achieved if the system is left switched on for long periods. It is worth remembering however that equipment left connected to the mains can be damaged by lightning.

Best to leave it on except when storms are expected. If the weather in your area is unpredictable in this regard then you makes your choice. Lightening storms in my neck of the woods are more likely in Summer.

 ps. By the way you need to unplug the equipment from the mains; not just switch off for protection from lightening

staffy posted:

Did read  the manual...  switch off after use.  In conditions were weather is often inclement to  say the least, their could be damage to the equipment from a lightening strike.  This is likely to happen in winter.  In summer you can leave things on.   Remove all power cables at source in order to protect.

Sorry missed that bit.