NAC 82, Supercap, Hi-Cap, SNAXO condundrum

Posted by: tiggers55 on 30 January 2018

I have an 82 powered by a Supercap and a SNAXO2-4 powered by a Hi-Cap. All Olive. I am looking out for another Olive Supercap to replace the Hi-Cap, but they seem hard to find.

In the meantime I have a second Hi-Cap doing nothing. So...

Would I be better leaving system as is or moving the Supercap to the SNAXO via a Burndy and using the two Hi-Caps to power the 82?

Driving 135s and Allaes if that helps.

I know I can just experiment but taking the system apart is hard work so was wanting to canvas opinion here first.

Posted on: 30 January 2018 by Richard Dane

You may well find that you prefer the Supercap on the SNAXO. Note though that you will need a SNAXO Burndy to take full advantage. Worth trying anyway and see what you think.

Posted on: 30 January 2018 by achique99

Hi Richard,

Do you mean by swapping Supercap to Snaxo and Hicap powering preamp is better than the current Tiggers55 setup? I have tried in my system by powering the snaxo by a Flatcap XS and I don’t like it at all. HCDR is better.

So, if SC powering the snaxo what we will get roughly? In terms of Tiggers55 system is worth trying but Burndy is not cheap though.

Cheers

Posted on: 30 January 2018 by Richard Dane

Not surprised Achique - A Hicap DR powering the SNAXO is quite a bit better than a flatcap 2xs!

Posted on: 31 January 2018 by tiggers55

Thanks for the replies, will get a Burndy and give it a go I think as it seems worth a try and ultimately I want to find a second Supercap anyway so will need the Burndy at some point.

Posted on: 01 February 2018 by achique99

Hi Tiggers55, please update what is your findings.

Cheers, Nasa