Headline
Posted by: markcas on 25 April 2003
Hi All,
Thinking of getting a headline, and was wondering if it's posible to power it with my Supercap? (82 & the headline at the same time)
Cheers,
Mark.
Posted on: 27 April 2003 by Charlezz
Up...
I am interested too...
Posted on: 27 April 2003 by Christopher
third that!
Posted on: 28 April 2003 by N. Mason
Would any one think it a worthwhile upgrade to go for a new Headline. I have one of the first ones off the production line. Old one seems fine to me, powered by a Hi-cap.
Cheers, Neil
Posted on: 29 April 2003 by Dobbin
Alex,
Is that right?
I was told i could power headline and 252 from my superduper....
AITO i'm using a hicap but was planning to try the super???
Posted on: 29 April 2003 by Richard Dane
Dobbin,
With the NAC 252 (or NAC 52) you can power the the Headline from the Supercap by using the powered Input 6 on the pre-amp.
Directly connecting the Headline to a Supercap which is also powering a pre-amp compromises the performance of both items and causes an earth loop. The earth loop may seem inaudible but sound quality will be impaired.
Richard
Posted on: 29 April 2003 by Dobbin
Richard,
Thanks for that...
Therefore I assume that powering my headline from my hicap (or other dedicated supply) is the ONLY real option.
In chatting to my dealer they couldn't say which of headline/hicap vs headline/super (shared w 252) would be better.
From what you say using option 2 would degrade both and certainly wouldn't give the best of the 252.
I think the dealers need better guidance.
Posted on: 29 April 2003 by Richard Dane
Yes, nice spot Ross. Red face time for me. After a little chat with Roy I have discovered that there is an earthing issue with powering the Headline from the Alternative input 6 on the pre-amp (despite what the manual says...!).
Sorry guys but it's got to be separate power supply. Better that than compromise the pre-amp performance.
Richard
Posted on: 29 April 2003 by Dev B
quote:
Originally posted by Richard Dane:
Yes, nice spot Ross. Red face time for me. After a little chat with Roy I have discovered that there is an earthing issue with powering the Headline from the Alternative input 6 on the pre-amp (despite what the manual says...!).
Sorry guys but it's got to be separate power supply. Better that than compromise the pre-amp performance.
Richard
Richard,
I demand that you be severely reprimanded for such a gaffe.
I'm appalled!
Dev
Posted on: 29 April 2003 by Steve Crouch
I also assume that my Supercap that powers the Prefix cannot also be used to power the Headline (I suppose it could do for CD only if I disconnect the Prefix?).
Also, is the Headline affected by the power supply as other sources ie is it better to power it with a Supercap than with a Napsc?
I have the Headline on home dem at the moment and am comparing with the Rega Ear which I've had for a few days. First impressions with a Napsc show that there is not a big difference between the two. I haven't a special lead to compare the Headline powered by S/cap at present. Anyone else done a comparison?
Steve
Cheers
Steve
Posted on: 29 April 2003 by Dev B
quote:
Originally posted by Steve Crouch:
I also assume that my Supercap that powers the Prefix cannot also be used to power the Headline (I suppose it could do for CD only if I disconnect the Prefix?).
Also, is the Headline affected by the power supply as other sources ie is it better to power it with a Supercap tan with a Napsc?
I have the Headline on home dem at the moment and am comparing with the Rega Ear. First impressions with a Napsc show that there is not a big difference between the two. I haven't a special lead to compare the Headline powered by S/cap at present.
Steve
Cheers
Steve
Steve,
When I tried headphones, I ended up with the Stax Lambda Basic Mk2 Electrostatic. Well worth an audition. If you are in my locale you can pop over for a listen.
regards
Dev
Posted on: 29 April 2003 by Steve Crouch
Dev
Thanks for the offer. How do you power the Stax. I bought some Grado's a couple of weeks ago so could swap them and the Rega Ear if the difference is noticeable.
Steve
Posted on: 29 April 2003 by Dev B
quote:
Originally posted by Steve Crouch:
Dev
Thanks for the offer. How do you power the Stax. I bought some Grado's a couple of weeks ago so could swap them and the Rega Ear if the difference is noticeable.
Steve
Steve the Stax come with their own powersupply, so comparisons are easy.
Posted on: 30 April 2003 by Richard Dane
quote:
Originally posted by Dev B:
quote:
Originally posted by Richard Dane:
Yes, nice spot Ross. Red face time for me. After a little chat with Roy I have discovered that there is an earthing issue with powering the Headline from the Alternative input 6 on the pre-amp (despite what the manual says...!).
Sorry guys but it's got to be separate power supply. Better that than compromise the pre-amp performance.
Richard
Richard,
I demand that you be severely reprimanded for such a gaffe.
I'm appalled!
Dev
A couple of hours hung from the "Snaic Shaker" should be ample punishment....?
Posted on: 30 April 2003 by Andrew L. Weekes
quote:
A couple of hours hung from the "Snaic Shaker" should be ample punishment....?
Richard,
Just stand in front of it next time it's operating - should get 100 lashes in next to no time
A.
