82 & SuperCap

Posted by: Mark Packer on 07 December 2001

Some time back, here: http://forums.naim-audio.com/eve/forums?q=Y&a=tpc&s=67019385&f=48019385&m=8551911411&p=2

David Dever mentions the possibility of using the SCap digital suppy to power the switching on an 82 instead of a NAPSC. Some questions good people:

1. Has anyone done this?
2. Is it better, worse or what?
3. What cable does one need to do this?

Any other comments or help gratefully appreciated.

regards,

Mark

Posted on: 07 December 2001 by Mike Hanson

I never did try it, as I decided to get a 52 to instead.

What you would need is a SLIC (the cable that goes between a Hi-Cap and a Headline).

-=> Mike Hanson <=-

Posted on: 07 December 2001 by Mark Packer

I've wondered what a SLIC cable was for ages. BTW, David D. e-mailed me and said that:

"SCAP digital supply is 12 VDC, thus insufficient (in some cases) to
activate NAC 82's 12V relays (the NAC 52 uses 5V relays).

The NAPSC (17 VDC) is better; a HICAP (24 VDC) + SLIC interconnect is better still."

So there we have it.

regards,

Mark

Posted on: 07 December 2001 by Manu

Does a Hicap (to power some lights and relays) realy improve the sound of a 82. I'm very sceptic. But I will try it.

If it does, i want an illuminated logo on the Fraim powered by NAPSC to promote the use of HC instead of NAPSC.

Emmanuel

Posted on: 08 December 2001 by Ade Archer

quote:
Does a Hicap (to power some lights and relays) realy improve the sound of a 82.

Isn't that what the NAPSC is doing. You still need the NAPSC even with a Hicap.

Cheers
Ade

Posted on: 08 December 2001 by Mike Hanson

quote:
Isn't that what the NAPSC is doing. You still need the NAPSC even with a Hicap.

Actually, we're talking about replacing the NAPSC with a Hi-Cap. You would still need the other Hi-Cap(s) or Super-Cap to power the audio section.

-=> Mike Hanson <=-

Posted on: 08 December 2001 by Ade Archer

Oh I see. Would this not be the sort of upgrade for someone with a system maxed out everywhere else (but still using an 82)to consider. I can't imagine it's going to be good VFM.

Cheers
Ade

Posted on: 08 December 2001 by Manu

Wait gentlemen, the question is:
Having an 82 + supercap + NAPSC
Does it improve sound quality to replace the NAPSC by a Hicap.

Has someone tried it?

Emmanuel