Using both outputs on a Stageline

Posted by: Terry Smith on 30 January 2018

I have recently upgraded my second system with a Uniti Atom and it now consists of the Atom , a Nait XS2 and a Stageline along with an upgraded Rega P3 turntable and Devore Super 8 speakers. The Stageline is currently connected to the Nait XS2 which is alos providing power. I suspect this will also provide the best SQ but out of curiosity I would like to hear how Vinyl sounds through the Atom. Am I right in thinking that I can use the second output on the Stageline to connect to the Atom if I get a 4pin Din to RCA and this will then give me the ability to switch between the two options of Atom or XS2

Posted on: 30 January 2018 by Richard Dane

In theory, yes, not sure about in practice. However, note that the Stageline is not designed to drive two sets of i/cs in parallel, so you will probably experience a performance loss and may possibly push it into instability.

Posted on: 30 January 2018 by Fueller

I'm doing something similar- I have a stageline running from aux2 of a 282, except that one channel is out (not yet sure if this is an issue with the 282 or SL) so I'm using a 4-5pin din cable from the second stageline output to another input on the 282 and seems to work fine. Due to the issue above I can't compare sound like for like with the direct aux2 config.

Hopefully a temporary set up as I will be getting the amp serviced this year and probably a separate psu for the stageline.

Posted on: 31 January 2018 by Terrysmi

Tx Fueller , appreciate the feedback . Think I will just give it a try

Posted on: 31 January 2018 by Richard Dane

In Fueller's configuration I'd imagine it possibly sets up a signal earth loop that would impair performance somewhat. I would advise some caution. And if something fails, you'll know why. I would get in touch with Someone like Steve Hopkins at Naim who could ask the right people whether it's something you can safely do - or not.