Recent content by Tom Bonjour

I have seen a lot of Kans and have several pair-some early, yet I have never seen the very rare first edition Kans that were made from plywood. Those would be very rare. That said, my work in restoring antiques has taught me that sanding can usually be avoided. I avoid sanding if at all possible.

I found that picture and a few others. It does look like a XLR.

What is the two pin power connector that was used on the early Naim bolt down NAP 250?

If you can change the amps left for right, that will really help narrow this down. I am guessing that the problem will stay in the same channel. But it's just a guess. This is certainly a very puzzling problem.

I would never have guessed that this may be an issue. I do have communications with Les and will certainly communicate with him about this. Thanks so much for offering this as a possible explanation.

Thanks so much Graham, I look forward to working through all the information you suggested. That NCC200 build thread looks to be quite extensive. Thanks also for all of your kindness in helping me gather parts together for this project.

If it would be no trouble, a BOM for the 200/220 would be much appreciated. Thanks so much for offering.

Where can I find the BOM for the NCC200 and/or the NCC220 boards?

The Ryan Sound Lab Z450 line level jumper, the RSL version of the 326 card, is available with -12 db attenuation.

I first heard about these being available from someone who replaced the tweeters in a pair of early Kan's. He used the version without ferro-fluid. I believe that is the version that was used originally in the Kan's.

If the original tweeters were the Scan-Speak D2008, these are currently available for $75.70 USD. They are listed on the Madisound web site, which is in the USA.

I would try one of the preamps that use the 300 series cards (12,32,72) and a NAP 110. I have both a 110 and 140. They are very similar amps, but I much prefer a good 110. They are essentially the same amp except with different power supplies.

+1 for the RSL plug ins. I have them in my NAC 12. These boards take the preamp up a step or two. The remote volume control is also quite nice and who would expect a remote on that modest little bolt down shoe box 12.

I have a NAC 22 and NAP 120 that look similar to the units in the picture, but the power amp case is slightly different. My 120, is the later version, with the toroidal transformer and an on/off switch on the front. The rectifier and caps would be relatively easy to find. I am putting new...

I use a Weller WES51 variable temperature station. I have used it for many years and it has done very well.