Can you power two sources off a Flatcap2?

Posted by: Michael Mccullough on 17 March 2016

I know you can run a pre/int and a stageline but can you run two source units eg: cd5 and stageline? System is Rega P6, Stageline, Nait5i2 and Rega RS 1's. CD would be added later.

Debating to get a flatcap2 now or save for hicap and worry about the rest later. I inherited an amazing record collection so vinyl is most important.

Posted on: 18 March 2016 by hungryhalibut

Yes, it can do that.

Posted on: 18 March 2016 by joerand

I was wondering whether the 5i2 could accept PSUs. That solved, I'd opt for the FC to power two sources. Use of a HC in this system seems out of balance, and that money would seem better spent on an amp upgrade. Great source with the RP6.

Posted on: 18 March 2016 by Richard Dane

Make sure the CD5 uses Power Out B on the Flatcap2. It was specifically optimised for this role and actually runs at slightly reduced voltage (22V IIRC).

Posted on: 18 March 2016 by Skip

Get the Flatcap if you can swing it. We added the Flatcap XS to the CD5X and the Nait XS. We had upgraded to the Nait XS from the Nait 5i original. Nice until we added the Flatcap XS. Then very, very nice.

The improvement at our house is worth it and beyond what you imagine. Probably way beyond. This power supply upgrade enthusiasm is well founded and is real in the Naim world. Stageline would be a fun add to the mix, but is a gap in my knowledge.