Naim Pre-amps with Phono (RIAA) Inputs

Posted by: Paul Holden on 18 March 2017

Can somebody advise about (or send me a link to) which of the Naim pre-amps has a proper phono input  (ie with RIAA equalization). I am looking to upgrade/modernize from a chrome bumper HiCap/NAC32.5, which performs well, but (how can I put it delicately) looks a bit "dated" and clashes with the UnitiQute/Nap100 that I have recently acquired.

Posted on: 20 March 2017 by Paul Holden
ianrobertm posted:

[@mention:69426746498967335] - Ok, so to simply and de-link things, how about considering a Rega Fono phono stage - as a cheaper/more cost effective way to deliver your 10% Vinyl fix....? That would connect into any current Naim combi or pre very nicely. 

Alternatively, there is the Naim Stageline, as a (much) more expensive in-house option - which can be directly powered from some (not sure which) Naim units.

The Stageline is affordable, but on its own doesn't solve the need for a couple of additional analogue inputs. So, unless someone can come up with a prono-stage with additional analogue inputs, I would have to change the Qute for a Uniti/Uniti2 - or just keep using the old boxes.

Posted on: 20 March 2017 by cat345

I found the phono boards of my 102 are better than a stageline powered from the aux2 of the Supernait.

Posted on: 21 March 2017 by Richard Dane
Paul Holden posted:
Richard Dane posted:

A Stageline can be powered from the AUX2 on a Uniti/Uniti2, NAC52, NAC112, NAC112x, NAC122x, NAC202, NAC282, NAC252, NAC552, NAIT 5, NAIT 5xs, and Supernaits.

Not a (CB) Hi-Cap?

Yes Paul, however, my reply was to elaborate on Ian's post where he mentioned powering from the AUX2 socket on a Naim pre-amp but wasn't sure which pre-amps provided this.

Posted on: 21 March 2017 by ianrobertm

[@mention:69426746498967335] - We were trying to keep it simple to do - and low(er) cost....  However, a used/pre-loved CB or Olive HiCap is relatively err... cost effective... these days.

Posted on: 21 March 2017 by Bob the Builder
ianrobertm posted:

[@mention:69426746498967335] - We were trying to keep it simple to do - and low(er) cost....  However, a used/pre-loved CB or Olive HiCap is relatively err... cost effective... these days.

Yes it is from between 3-500 depending on service history.