Switching inputs on NDS

Posted by: AMA on 12 December 2012

I use nDAC for music and movies.

 

One input is linked to digital streamer via DC1 and the other one is linked to DVD player via toslink.

 

I switch between the inputs on the fly with NARCOM -- very easy.

 

Will it be the same easy with NDS?

Posted on: 12 December 2012 by DaveBk

I do the same, except using nStream to switch inputs. Works fine for me on the NDS, with the Bluray player via Toslink on Digital 3 input.

Posted on: 12 December 2012 by AMA

Dave, can you switch NDS inputs with NARCOM?

Posted on: 12 December 2012 by DaveBk

I don't have a Narcom, but I can't imagine any reason why not. Someone here must know for sure.

Posted on: 12 December 2012 by AMA

Dave, it should come along with your 252 -- check up your old box.

 

You may find it very comfy to control the volume, mute and switch the channels with one remote.

 

Besides I believe you can use FF/RW feature on remote to trace the track.

 

Obviously you can do all the same with nStream but not the same elegant way.

 

Except 252 volume control, I guess.

Posted on: 12 December 2012 by DaveBk

AMA, I use a Logitech universal remote and programmed it based on predefined configs for the Naim kit. I use a 'system automation' cable from the NDS to the 252, so can control it from the NDS - works well. The NDS comes with a new remote, but I've not bothered to check what the input select function does. I'll dig them out of a drawer and have a play tomorrow if I get a moment.

Posted on: 12 December 2012 by Dustysox

I don't believe the Narcom can be used to control the NDS. Only the supplied remote which has various input select.

 

But then again I could be wrong and it don't work for me!

Posted on: 12 December 2012 by AMA

I didn't realize that NDS is shipped with a new remote.

 

Can it change the volume on Naim pre-amps?

Posted on: 13 December 2012 by gav111n
Originally Posted by AMA:

I didn't realize that NDS is shipped with a new remote.

 

Can it change the volume on Naim pre-amps?

Yes it can change the volume on naim pre-amps without the need for a system automation cable.

 

With the cable in place then you can also adjust the pre-amp volume with nStream. Both methods work really well.

Posted on: 13 December 2012 by Arun Mehan

Thanks for that gav. Had me worried there...that would have been another possible strike against the NDS for me! I have my TV going into the DAC along with my SBT. 

 

I love the way the DAC is controlled with the 7-0 inputs on the Naim remotes - so easy as AMA mentioned. 

Posted on: 13 December 2012 by AMA

I checked the NDS Manual and I do like the look of the new remote !

 

It's like a Narcom in XXI century 

 

I personally need only three buttons on it...