I thought it would be worthy of a mention in the PFM "Audio" section that it would appear new life can be given to the existing Naim NAC82 by a retrofit upgrade available from our friends at Witch Hat Audio.
Historically the Naim NAC82 has been sonically compromised by the internal configuration and those who own, or have owned one in the past, were aware that the "hidden" benefits of the NAC82 could not be accessed by the full output of the SuperCap ....... directly because of the internal layout. Witch Hat appear to have come up with a solution to that issue?
I use the question mark because what MarK describes in the "Trade Announcement" section follows, and would appear to improve, on from a number of previous commercial ventures into "upgrading" the NAC82.
It is believed that the Witch Hat modification takes the NAC82 sonic output to around 80% of the NAC52 ....... and possibly on par with the NAC252?
It is early days in this venture and I feel sure that recipiants of the upgrade will share their understanding of the changes (improvements) made by applying this upgrade ....... not a DIY activity ........ but has all the hallmarks of a Very Good Value "upgrade".
Look forward to hearing inputs from those who have enjoyed the upgrade.
I am not associated with Witch Hat and have no connection with the company ..... just an enthusiast who upgraded from the Naim NAC82 in frustration ......... and who may look around for one should the inputs from PFMer confirm that it is justified.
Historically the Naim NAC82 has been sonically compromised by the internal configuration and those who own, or have owned one in the past, were aware that the "hidden" benefits of the NAC82 could not be accessed by the full output of the SuperCap ....... directly because of the internal layout. Witch Hat appear to have come up with a solution to that issue?
I use the question mark because what MarK describes in the "Trade Announcement" section follows, and would appear to improve, on from a number of previous commercial ventures into "upgrading" the NAC82.
It is believed that the Witch Hat modification takes the NAC82 sonic output to around 80% of the NAC52 ....... and possibly on par with the NAC252?
It is early days in this venture and I feel sure that recipiants of the upgrade will share their understanding of the changes (improvements) made by applying this upgrade ....... not a DIY activity ........ but has all the hallmarks of a Very Good Value "upgrade".
Look forward to hearing inputs from those who have enjoyed the upgrade.
I am not associated with Witch Hat and have no connection with the company ..... just an enthusiast who upgraded from the Naim NAC82 in frustration ......... and who may look around for one should the inputs from PFMer confirm that it is justified.
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