HiCAP with Nac 72 and Nap 140

Posted by: Boatmancalls on 08 September 2018

Hi

Just wanted to check the way I have my amp set up is correct.  I have the HiCap connected to mains, then NAC 72 powered from HiCAP but NAP 140 connected directly to mains.  I assume I shouldn’t Be powering Nap 140 from the HiCAP too ?  

 

Many thanks

 

 

Posted on: 08 September 2018 by feeling_zen

Correct.

HiCap only powers the 72.

A signal cable (no power) runs from HiCap to the 140.

Posted on: 09 September 2018 by Boatmancalls

Many thanks

Posted on: 09 September 2018 by Ardbeg10y

But ... Does it sound better than 72/140 without the hicap?

Posted on: 09 September 2018 by Huge

If it doesn't then the HiCap is in desperate need of a service!

Posted on: 09 September 2018 by feeling_zen
Huge posted:

If it doesn't then the HiCap is in desperate need of a service!

Absolutely. 72/HC/140 is a truly incredible combo.

Posted on: 09 September 2018 by Bob the Builder

I have a 72 coming next week to test against my 102 both with HC/180 and although I really like the idea of the 72's removeable boards and I prefer it's small size the winner SQ wise will stay in my main system and the other will form the basis of a 2nd system.

Posted on: 09 September 2018 by feeling_zen

Well a 72/HC/180 is also a system I remember with great fondness. Never heard the 102 though. 

72/HC/180 with Linn Keilidhs was just sheer pleasure from my recollection.

Posted on: 09 September 2018 by Ardbeg10y

Forever young!

Posted on: 10 September 2018 by ct

I have great memories of my 72 and 180 bare into Linn Kans, superb......