FlatCap 2 Cable Help Needed FAST

Greg,

the Flatcap 2 comes with one SNAIC 5 and a power cord as standard.

If you wish to power 2 items you will need an additional SNAIC5 (and a SNAIC 4 if it's a Nait 5) which can be purchased from your Naim dealer.

Richard

Now that's what I call a fast response!

Seth
Is Naim the only way forward?
Ahh, Ahh! I'm burning!!

Thank you Richard

I will probably have a Nait 5/CD5/FC2/Allae less a SNAIC 5 and SNAIC 4 this afternoon

- GregB

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Nait 5 and Allæ?

Greg

Is the Nait 5 and Allæ a feasible combination? I have Credos and the Naim recommendation is minimum 112/150. I've never understood why, but hi-fi wasn't meant to be simple, or was it?

!!! There's always money somewhere for the next upgrade... !!!

I've not demoed Nait 5/Allae vs. 112/150 Allae directly so I cannot comment on the differences.

FWIW, I spoke with Hawthorn Stereo in Seattle, one of the best-know and respected Naim dealers in the states, and was told that the Allae is a fairly easy load and they sell Nait/Allae combos.

I used to own 72/hi/140 and compared on several occaisions to a Nait 3. Honestly, without the hicap, the 72/140 sounded better but not *that* much better. I'm hoping that a Nait 5/*-cap will better the Nait 3 by a good margin in terms of juice available to drive the speakers.

Oh, I also do not like buying and selling speakers - its a pain! And the speakers are in our living room. These two factors led me to spend for the Allaes, which look and sound fab, rather than Intros. I didn't know - and still don't believe - that Credos were an option in the states.

Are Intros easier to drive than Credos/Allaes? I figured they were the same so Nait/Intros would not be better than Nait/Allaes.

- GregB

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Sad News -

The CD5 and FlatCap 2 were not what they were cracked up to be

The CD5's case was dented near the drawer mechanism, the FC2's sockets were *very* loose at the back (hearing metal on metal when I jiggled the SNAIC), and the plugs/cords were not the original Naim cords

FWIW, I believe the gentleman I was dealing with is honest and did not know about these issues.

- GregB

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Linds,

At least at normal loudness, this means no neighbours ringing at the door, the Nait 5/Allae combination sounds very, very good in my living room.
I have compared the Intro's and the Allae's in combination with a NAIT 5 at my dealer and found the Allae's sounds substantial better than the Intro's.

Bernhard

And besides, the Allaes made The Absolute Sound's list of the 24 most desirable speakers

- GregB

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Originally posted by Greg Beatty:
Sad News -
the FC2's sockets were *very* loose at the back (hearing metal on metal when I jiggled the SNAIC),

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That's normal. They are on a "suspended" board and no tied to the box.

Emmanuel

All opinions are my own, and reflect those of the organisation i work for, even if not stipulated.

"That's normal. They are on a "suspended" board and no tied to the box."

I know they are not directly tied to the box, but should they have *a lot* more play in them than the sockets on a Nait 5 or CD5? I was hearing metal on metal

The seller mentioned sending the boxes to Naim in Chicago to get them both looked at. I also believe he has removed his ad from Audiogon.

I think he's a very reputable guy and honestly was bothered when I found the bent case on the CD5 and noticed the power cords were not original.

- GregB

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Originally posted by Greg Beatty:
And besides, the Allaes made The Absolute Sound's list of the 24 most desirable speakers

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Greg sell them quick, you are on the road to round earth hell!!! Get rid of them and keep your mental health...