Hicap DR, upgrade?.

Posted by: Pieman. on 03 November 2016

Hi forum.

Would a upgrade from a Hicap2 to a DR spec  version ,make much of a improvement to a Nac 202, Nap 200 with Napsc arrangement.

The speakers are SBL'S with a  cd5 as a source & a flatcap 2 with dedicated mains provided .

Any other ideas to improve this system welcomed,

Regards,

Pieman.

 

 

 

 

Posted on: 04 November 2016 by stuart.ashen

Those SBLs were designed to go behind a top draw source and amplification. I would improve source first (NDS, LP12 or CDS3) then improve the amps at a later date. The source first view is much diluted these days but has always worked for me.

Ducking for cover now...

Stu

Posted on: 04 November 2016 by Pieman.

Hi Stuart.

 

I do have a LP12 , the build comprising of a Linn Basik  plus tonearm ,Valhalla psu ,and Adikt cartridge.

The Sbl's sound great on vinyl, bringing the speakers on full song compared to the cd5, that is still very good but different as to be expected.

 

Regards

Pieman.