NAC202 + NAP200 or NAP250?

Posted by: Rotifer217 on 04 December 2017

I'm relatively new to all this so have a couple of questions that I want clarified:

1. I assume that while the NAP200 will power the NAC202 in contrast the NAP250 won't? Do you need a separate power supply (say a HiCap) if you have a NAC202 / NAP250 combination?

2. My main question regards sound quality and whether a NAC202/NAP200/HiCap/NAPSC is likely to be a better combination than a NAC202/NAP250/HiCap/NAPSC? My understanding is that while the NAP250 is generally considered superior to the NAP200 that the synergy between the NAC202/NAP250 will not be as great as that between the NAC202/NAP200?

I would appreciate any views on this.

Posted on: 04 December 2017 by ChrisSU

1. Yes, you need a Hicap with a 250.

2. The general consensus is that to upgrade from 202/200, it’s better to go for 282/200 before you consider a 250.

Posted on: 04 December 2017 by The Strat (Fender)

Hi,

Concensus would be to upgrade the pre-amp first. Any reason for you thinking about the 250 first

Regards,

Lindsay

Posted on: 04 December 2017 by hungryhalibut

A lot depends on the source and speakers as well. It would be so helpful to have the full information.

Posted on: 04 December 2017 by Rotifer217

I mentioned the NAP250 because I saw a second hand one for a good price. I already have a NAC202 and NAPSC and am waiting until finances allow to purchase the power amp.

Source is REGA RP10 and CDX2 (no psu)

Speakers are Totem Sttaf.

Posted on: 04 December 2017 by ChrisSU

If you’re not prepared to part with the 202, at least treat it to a Hicap, although your source is easily good enough to benefit from a 282.

Posted on: 04 December 2017 by thebigfredc

I would go for a 282.