282 - only one channel - why?

Balance knob turned all the way to one channel?

What's the rest of the system Jez? 

I've basically just swapped a 202 for a 282 with exactly the same connections. 282 powered by HiCap and then 200

Adam Zielinski posted:

Balance knob turned all the way to one channel?

Unfortunately not that simple. I get the left channel only but when I hit "mono" I get the 'full sound' but only out of the left channel.

Are the connections as above? 

Jez R Oakley posted:

I've basically just swapped a 202 for a 282 with exactly the same connections. 282 powered by HiCap and then 200

Try taking the HiCap out - NAP 200 will power 282.

Finkfan posted:

Are the connections as above? 

Yes, correct HiCap output and pre input.

Adam Zielinski posted:

Jez R Oakley posted:

I've basically just swapped a 202 for a 282 with exactly the same connections. 282 powered by HiCap and then 200

Try taking the HiCap out - NAP 200 will power 282.

I've considered that but why would the 202 be OK if there was a problem with the HiCap?

Jez R Oakley posted:

Adam Zielinski posted:

Jez R Oakley posted:

I've basically just swapped a 202 for a 282 with exactly the same connections. 282 powered by HiCap and then 200

Try taking the HiCap out - NAP 200 will power 282.

I've considered that but why would the 202 be OK if there was a problem with the HiCap?

Tried it. Same problem when powering the 282 from the 200.

Is it on all inputs?  It could be a relay on one channel has stuck - rare, but annoying if/when it happens.

Make sure the link plug in link 2 socket is seated correctly - pull out and then push back in again (with the Hi-Cap powered off !) 

Richard Dane posted:

Is it on all inputs?  It could be a relay on one channel has stuck - rare, but annoying if/when it happens.

Tried on CD and HDD inputs but it makes no difference.

james n posted:

Make sure the link plug in link 2 socket is seated correctly - pull out and then push back in again (with the Hi-Cap powered off !) 

Yes, tried re-seating it. (200 only powering the 282 now)

Ok - I take it when you say you've tried different sources CD and HDD that you mean you've tried two different sources and cables (not the same one and same cable into the different inputs) ?

Only other thing to suggest is to fully power down, disconnect NAPSC and 200 for 1/2hr or so then re-connect and power back up. NAPSC on first and then 200. If that doesn't work then it's back to Naim...

James

james n posted:

Ok - I take it when you say you've tried different sources CD and HDD that you mean you've tried two different sources and cables (not the same one and same cable into the different inputs) ?

Only other thing to suggest is to fully power down, disconnect NAPSC and 200 for 1/2hr or so then re-connect and power back up. NAPSC on first and then 200. If that doesn't work then it's back to Naim...

James

 

Happy to try anything. What's the rationale behind that approach? Do you suspect a stuck relay or something?

p.s.

(Now back to 202 + NAPSC + 200. The NAPSC made a huge difference when I added it)

Jez R Oakley posted:

james n posted:

Ok - I take it when you say you've tried different sources CD and HDD that you mean you've tried two different sources and cables (not the same one and same cable into the different inputs) ?

Only other thing to suggest is to fully power down, disconnect NAPSC and 200 for 1/2hr or so then re-connect and power back up. NAPSC on first and then 200. If that doesn't work then it's back to Naim...

James

 

Happy to try anything. What's the rationale behind that approach? Do you suspect a stuck relay or something?

p.s.

(Now back to 202 + NAPSC + 200. The NAPSC made a huge difference when I added it)

Could be a stuck relay as Richard mentions but sometimes the logic board can get itself a tad confused so a full power down lets everything fully discharge and reset. It may save you sending it off for repair.

Hope you get the 282 sorted. Lovely pre-amp. 

James

james n posted:

Jez R Oakley posted:

james n posted:

Ok - I take it when you say you've tried different sources CD and HDD that you mean you've tried two different sources and cables (not the same one and same cable into the different inputs) ?

Only other thing to suggest is to fully power down, disconnect NAPSC and 200 for 1/2hr or so then re-connect and power back up. NAPSC on first and then 200. If that doesn't work then it's back to Naim...

James

 

Happy to try anything. What's the rationale behind that approach? Do you suspect a stuck relay or something?

p.s.

(Now back to 202 + NAPSC + 200. The NAPSC made a huge difference when I added it)

Could be a stuck relay as Richard mentions but sometimes the logic board can get itself a tad confused so a full power down lets everything fully discharge and reset. It may save you sending it off for repair.

Hope you get the 282 sorted. Lovely pre-amp. 

James

 

Thanks, it certainly sounded highly refined out of the left channel!

Tried leaving it for an hour completely disconnected and powered off.

Reconnected and powered up but no difference.

The good news is it's less than two years old and should still be under warranty so hopefully I can get things sorted out.

Rather disappointed to say the least...

That's a shame. At least your 202 will keep you going whilst the 282 is away. 

Cheers

James

Hi, 

you may have tried this but if you are using the din input (on the 282) for your CD player, you might try the rca in put for this or another source...

Quads posted:

Hi, 

you may have tried this but if you are using the din input (on the 282) for your CD player, you might try the rca in put for this or another source...

I'm pretty sure it's the output as when I switch the 282 to mono, I get both channels out of the left speaker.

james n posted:

That's a shame. At least your 202 will keep you going whilst the 282 is away. 

Cheers

James

Indeed, the 202 is still an excellent bit of kit. Leaving the HiCap out of the picture for a few days but then will be treating myself to a 'free' power supply upgrade later in the week.

Meanwhile, the 282 will soon be taking a trip back to Salisbury.

Reminds of the old Peter Cook and Dudley Moore one legged Tarzan sketch. "Mr 282, you are deficient in the channel department to the tune of one!"