Hi, I'm new to the forum so be kind!
My current system is an LP12, cirkus, ittok, and a freshly rebuilt Trioka, Naim 62,hi-cap 110, Marantz cd player.
I have owned all this it since new, from the late 80s. I had all the amp's overhauled By Naim in 2004 and have not used it much since.
I now want, after having the LP12 updated recently, to invest in a Uniti2 because the Marantz Cd is tired and i want o get into streaming and later on, when funds allow, a storage unit to rip all my cds into. (I would still retain the Lp12 though)
So, my question is this: Do I connect the Lp12 via a phono stage, or,and excuse my woeful ignorance, can I connect the 62 as a preamp to the Uniti, thus avoiding the need of a phono stage, seeing as its got the correct K cards? If so, can I/should I also use the hi-cap too or is that not worthwhile?
All replies welcome!
Doug.
Posted on: 17 September 2016 by Richard Dane
Doug, you could use the NAC62 as just a phono pre-amp (taking signal from tape out) but you'll need it powered by the Hicap. Perhaps a better solution would be to track down a nice Prefix K - this is not only ideal for your Sondek (lives within the plinth) and Troika, it's also a good step up over the phono cards in your NAC62 but can be powered either by the Uniti2 (via the powered AUX2 input) or for better performance, by a dedicated Hicap - just make sure the latter is recently serviced.
Do audition the Uniti though and consider other options with your dealer - your current amp is rather good...
Posted on: 17 September 2016 by hungryhalibut
A 62/Hicap/110 is miles better than the Uniti as an amplifier. You need to have a think about whether you want to go for an all in one or whether you are happy to keep your amps and add a CD player and later on a streamer.
In terms of a storage device for ripped CDs all you need is a nas, which will be about £400. So if you were willing to rip your CDs now, you could muddle along with the Marantz until they were ripped. So you could for example get a used NDX for about £2,000, which would run rings around the Uniti when coupled with your existing system, though you'd not have remote control, and the boxes wouldn't match. This sort of thing may or may not be important. There are loads of options, and on here you will get loads of different views. Think about your long term aim, decide your budget, and have a listen at your local dealer.
It's a good idea to put your system in your profile, which would also reveal what speakers you have.
Posted on: 17 September 2016 by oldrock
Thank you for your replies, gents 
From what you are saying, I might then be best off to keep what I have and add the other units, i.e a new Cd player and streamer & nas. I do rather like my current amp set up as it gives a decent level of sound in my living room and I'm not worried about having separate boxes so a couple more won't be an issue.
And of course the option you mention could save me money too which I can upgrade i.e speakers as I realise the Nexus ones arent as good as others out there. At the time, they were ok for my musical tastes but as I'm nowadays more into Jazz, blues and rock, something with better bass would be nice.
I'll book a visit to my local dealer to listen to both the Uniti and some cd players, etc and go from there.
Thanks again,
Doug.
Posted on: 18 September 2016 by Cat_1965
Hi Doug,
I'd stick with what you have for your vinyl, for streaming I'd get a DAC-V1 and build your own NAS/computer. Overclockers are one of the best sites to obtain all the kit required and their tech help is superb. I built mine, and it wasn't too difficult, running on windows 10, and being a computer as weii as a storage device you can stream whatever you like. I'm still not convinced to which streaming service is the best, Tidal seems to be the most prefered for hi res play back but spotify is just as good, they all have to collate a database, which is mostly CD down loads.
The DAC-V1 is a fantastic piece of kit and versatlie, could give your CD player a new lease of life.
Posted on: 18 September 2016 by charlesphoto
Per the last piece of advice, if one is getting a DAC V1 the Sonore microRendu is your best option for streaming. Plug and play compared to a building an audiophile pc, and extremely inexpensive compared to the Naim options. My V1 and rendu feed a 110 and sounds amazing, so it's a good harmonious combo.
Posted on: 19 September 2016 by oldrock
Wow, more food for thought. I have made my own pc in the past so that doesn't frighten me. I like to use Linux as against Windows though but I guess that wont pose too much a problem.
My next port of call shall be the local dealer to check and listen to the options mentioned.
Many thanks!
Doug.
