Thanks. That’s an interesting approach that I hadn’t really considered so I might try to give it a goDepends on the rest of the system and what your priorities are.
Personally I prefer the 82 to the 52.
Have a listen to a DR HiCap.
Thanks. I have looked at this mod before and will put some more thought to it. I hadn’t realised that it works with a Hicap so can you please confirm. And I seem to remember it cost around £500?The 52 and 82 have exactly the same circuitry. However, the 52 has a power rail for every section and is dual mono in construction. The 82 is hobbled to run off a single or dual Hicap.
Most of the 52's refinement comes from those dedicated power rails. What if we can unlock the 82 with more rails and get it into 52 territory?
https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/witch-hat-naim-nac82-superlink-upgrade.207612/
See the linked PFM thread - it's all there.Has anyone had experience of the WH mod to the 82 and give me some advice on its sonic benefits
CheersSee the linked PFM thread - it's all there.
You should really try to listen to a 52. Not easy I know but it’s the only way you will really know. Softer doesn’t really mean anything.I friend of mine who I met recently and used to be a dealer said that the 52 had a softer sound than the 82 and might not suit everyone. I tend to listen to jazz, classical and softer pop so based on this would you still recommend the 52 as a better option?
Kind of but there is no consensus that the 252 is “better”. The sound signature is different. Different generations etc.Is a 252 a 52’s successor in the Naim scheme of things?
There is a big variation in 52 performance. Age and service condition related. Get a good late one fully serviced. Fabulous amp.