Having used an AV2 as the hub of my Naim system for a while the dreaded 'what if I get more kit' bug has struck!
My question is will I be able to connect an olive 72 with my av2 to serve as a preamp to my cd and turntable? I know that I'm going to need an outboard psu as well.
Posted on: 17 August 2010 by Stoik
The common AV2 set-up to do with a recent Naim 2 channels preamp is to use socket #3 on the AV2 as an audio output, and set the 2 channels preamp's AV input on Uniti Gain.
Unfortunately, you can't do that with a stock NAC 72, you'll need to have one of its input adapted as a direct way to the output board, skipping the NAC 72's attenuation stage. You'll need to have a talk with your dealer if this adaptation is still available (I don't think so... but I'm crossing fingers for you).
Bye.
Posted on: 17 August 2010 by Stuart M
Before you do this ensure there is no slip or give on the volume control.
When I had a NAC62 to sort out the AV this is what I did, Pick an input on the 72 to use for AV.
Position the Volume to 12 o'clock, go through the AV setup procedure, if going to the extremes of L&R volumes then move the volume control + or - as appropriate.
Once all setup, you need to place a mark on the volume control and the NAC72 case that you can line up. I used a small white dot on each.
When you want to listen to AV, select the input, line up the dots and off you go.
