Naim SNAIC

[Martyn Miles]

Could PFMers help me out. I'm new to Naim, having just bought a used CD 3.5 ( which is superb, by the way...) No Instruction Manual. I was suppied with a grey 5 pin DIN terminated cable, with locking collars. A SNAIC, I believe. No blanking plug, but buyer eventually supplied it. Made a temporary one until it arrived. Bought a recommended cable to go from the Naim DIN output to my amplifier's phono input. (I'm not using a Naim amplifier) I discovered the SNAIC supplies power from a Flatcap (strange name...) As I will not be using an external supply for reasons too complex to discuss here, I wondered if the SNAIC's a sellable item. I need to re-coup some costs. Any advice will be helpful. By the way, the grey lead has a label, NA-22, on it. Special SNAIC or year of manufacture code ? Martyn .

 

[chrism]

I think the number just relates to who made it and does not signify any model etc. Grey Snaics are not very sought after unfortunately and go for around £10.00. The black ones fetch around £40 - £50.00 on ebay.

The thin lavender signal only cables go for about £25.00.

Regards

 

[Martyn Miles]

I think the number just relates to who made it and does not signify any model etc. Grey Snaics are not very sought after unfortunately and go for around £10.00. The black ones fetch around £40 - £50.00 on ebay.

The thin lavender signal only cables go for about £25.00.

Regards

Thanks.

 

[mikebirtill]

its not a snaic, snaics are more grey and much thicker - you've got a naim signal cable - for connecting the cdp to a naim pre amp

 

[Martyn Miles]

It's not a snaic, snaics are more grey and much thicker - you've got a naim signal cable - for connecting the cdp to a naim pre amp

Thanks for putting me right. Did you inform me about that when I bought ? I'm a little confused... Martyn

 

[mikebirtill]

i didnt say it came with any cables, just threw a naim signal cable in to get you going when you get a naim pre - which i predict you will! a nac12 is cheap and good!!

 

[Martyn Miles]

i didnt say it came with any cables, just threw a naim signal cable in to get you going when you get a naim pre - which i predict you will! a nac12 is cheap and good!!

I'm on a Naim learning curve... CD 3.5 doesn't nead any learning. It's brilliant ! Martyn

 

[Gaius]

The 3.5 is somewhat shrill without a PSU, get a flatcap at min.

Superb cheap pre amp is the NAC 42.5

 

[elkman70]

I have a flaycap2x needing a new home possibly

 

[Ptah]

a Flatcap (strange name...) .

HiCap = high capacity power supply
Supercap = bigger version
Flatcap = low-rise smaller version
(SNAPS - early version)
(NAPSC - even smaller, different use)

 

[YSG2000]

I would suggest you enjoy the 3.5 for a while. Certainly it can be much improved on, but take a bit of time and listen to some tunes. As suggested, a flatcap, or as in my experience, a hicap, brings it on. On the other hand, you could look at the computer route, which I think will give better value.

Regards

Brian

 

[Martyn Miles]

Thanks, all... Martyn . Elkman70. How much ? Martyn .

 

[Martyn Miles]

HiCap = high capacity power supply
Supercap = bigger version
Flatcap = low-rise smaller version
(SNAPS - early version)
(NAPSC - even smaller, different use)

What a lot to learn. I'm 62 and going back to ( Naim) school ! Martyn .

 

[Gaius]

You could get an Olive Flatcap for inside £150, there have been a few in the classifieds and the case would match your 3.5.

Matey's Flatcap 2X is better and will power two units, so your 3.5 and a Naim pre amp for example, or Naim phono stage. As fpr price that's between you two; it will be in the new Black case with illuminated Naim logo in a crescent shape.

As for the different generations the are referred to as Chrome Bumper, Olive and Black.

They all mix together well, have fun on the Naim merrry go round!