Possible to replace naim modules in nap 140 with Avondale NCC220?

[x21]

Hello

I am wondering if it's possible to do a drop in replacement of the modules with a nap 140.

 

[Mike Hanson]

Absolutely, and it will sound much better.

 

[x21]

What would be gained from the swap? I still need to recap the rest of the power amp and the phono boards...

 

[Mike Hanson]

What would be gained from the swap? I still need to recap the rest of the power amp and the phono boards.

The Avondale amp modules sound far superior in every way that can be described.

 

[GWM]

If you do a search on this site for Qudos you will find a thread that will answer all your questions.

 

[Mike Hanson]

https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/thr...nt-new-amplifier-boards-from-avondale.203999/

 

[Gervais Cote]

To the OP, I have one of these modules in a NAP 110 and it is no comparison with standard Naim boards, way way better in every way. Stroke a major pause on my upgraditis.
Thanks again Mike and keep on the good work !

 

[Mike Hanson]

To the OP, I have one of these modules in a NAP 110 and it is no comparison with standard Naim boards, way way better in every way. Stroke a major pause on my upgraditis.
Thanks again Mike and keep on the good work !

I miss that amp, but I'm glad it went to a good home. Of course it has NCC200 boards, not the NCC220. Avondale really does offer a great range of upgrade options!

 

[Jo Sharp]

To get the most out of the swap of amp boards, you should replace the power supply capacitors as well, if they are more than 10-15 years old.

 

[ClothEarsAndy]

This is exactly what I'll be doing next week. My Qudos boards are in the post.

I'll be doing the caps at the same time, both the smoothing caps and the ones on the reg.