MC Boards.

Posted by: Gurbinder on 05 April 2018

Hi All,

Just looking for some advice, I currently have MM phono board installed in my 32.5 with a Hana EH cartridge.

I am looking to make the move to a MC Cartridge and need some advice of what MC boards to buy. I have seen a pair of the Naim 323/5K which I have read these are made for Linn Cartridges.

if i was to go for the Naim boards could I pair these with any MC Cartridge or must it be a Linn Cartridge?

Thanks in advance.

Posted on: 05 April 2018 by Ardbeg10y

My Nac 72 has the 323K board - I think the latest version. According to my dealer it is really intended for Linn Cartridges.

Posted on: 05 April 2018 by Richard Dane

Moderating: I have edited the above posts. Please abide by forum rules. Note that discussion of unauthorised modifications to Naim equipment (which includes modified or 3rd party boards) is not permitted on here. Thanks.

Posted on: 05 April 2018 by Richard Dane

You can use K type MC boards with other low output MC cartridges. The main difference between the S and the K type (apart from a slight load difference) is that the S type rolls off faster and earlier. This may suit certain MCs better, particularly if they have a cantilever tip resonance that may be troublesome with the K type boards.

Posted on: 05 April 2018 by Gurbinder

Richard Dane posted:
Moderating: I have edited the above posts. Please abide by forum rules. Note that discussion of unauthorised modifications to Naim equipment (which includes modified or 3rd party boards) is not permitted on here. Thanks.

Sorry.

Posted on: 05 April 2018 by Ardbeg10y

Sorry too and thanks for the information.

Posted on: 05 April 2018 by naim_nymph

Gurbinder

Try to find a nice pre-owed Prefix...

it will need a power supply like a hicap, but easily the best bang for buck for LP12 : )

Debs