Some questions about old-school Naim gear
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The following will all be "safe" alternatives to A5.
Naim NACA 4A - more flexiable than A5 and appropriate for the age.
Linn K20 - Basically the same as the above.
QED 79 Strand -Not tried it, others say it's OK.
Exposure cable - Half way house between Naim A4 and A5, slightly fuzzy compared to A5.
Cable Talk 3.1 - The old version. Not tried it, nice and cheap though.
Simon
PaulMB
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Wouldn't the 160 be worth more? The going rate for 140s seems to be 350 - 450, so for a 160 which has more charisma I would have said 450 - 600. But I may be wrong.
These thing are worth what people will pay for them. The number of people wanting the 160 will be limited. No 160 in good working condition will be original. An original amp is interesting, but not much good at playing music in the medium to long term. The breakdown of the electrolytics is a sort of time bomb in something that is 30 years old. Financially if nothing else.
Mignun
pfm Member
So much will be down to condition as regards to what you might pay. In the UK you can expect to pay the following;
Even a cosmetic shed of a NAC12 missing knobs, phono boards and in need of work will make £50. A good condition complete example might make £100-£150, perhaps up to £250 for a well cared-for and recently Naim serviced unit. Rarities like the very earliest units and genuine Naim dual rail versions (utilising 2 NAPS or SNAPS) may exceed these prices. Adjust accordingly for official Naim updates such as ALPS Blue pot, new socketry, updated boards, Naim-type RCA phonos or BNCs in place of the early phono DIN, and 5pin DIN DR update.
The pre-'80 NAP160 again will depend on condition and servicing. Expect to pay anywhere from £150 for a wreck up to £500 for a superb recently Naim serviced example. The post-'80 NAP160 generally attracts a premium and the very best with a recent Naim service might set you back up to £600 or more, although an unserviced example with good cosmetics should be around £400.
Even a cosmetic shed of a NAC12 missing knobs, phono boards and in need of work will make £50. A good condition complete example might make £100-£150, perhaps up to £250 for a well cared-for and recently Naim serviced unit. Rarities like the very earliest units and genuine Naim dual rail versions (utilising 2 NAPS or SNAPS) may exceed these prices. Adjust accordingly for official Naim updates such as ALPS Blue pot, new socketry, updated boards, Naim-type RCA phonos or BNCs in place of the early phono DIN, and 5pin DIN DR update.
The pre-'80 NAP160 again will depend on condition and servicing. Expect to pay anywhere from £150 for a wreck up to £500 for a superb recently Naim serviced example. The post-'80 NAP160 generally attracts a premium and the very best with a recent Naim service might set you back up to £600 or more, although an unserviced example with good cosmetics should be around £400.
Ok, got home and cracked it open;
The three main electrolytics caps are dimpled are will require replacement;
The 3300µF cap has cracked and the electrolytic solution has leaked down the side;
Is there a preferred brand or supplier to replace them with? Looking for 2x 10000µF and 1x 3300µF @ 40V or higher.
Tommy.
The three main electrolytics caps are dimpled are will require replacement;
The 3300µF cap has cracked and the electrolytic solution has leaked down the side;
Is there a preferred brand or supplier to replace them with? Looking for 2x 10000µF and 1x 3300µF @ 40V or higher.
Tommy.