Hi-Cap DR - For Supernait 2 - Damn It !

[Ninanina]

I do not listen at high volumes and I've certainly never heard any harshness using the Supernait 2 and Maggies, quite the opposite

[Manicatel]

I’ve heard the difference adding a DR HCap can make to a SNait2 & for me it was pretty substantial. Soundstage opening up & bass control in particular were improved.
Going back to running just the snait2 really highlighted the difference.
In isolation the snait2 is a great amp, more than enough for most people, but adding the hcap was a pretty obvious upgrade.

[hifinutt]

Wish I had known about these teddie pardoe psi when I had my sn2

[Ninanina]

After all, it's just a transformer, couple of caps and a discreet regulator. Considering that, Naim's retail price seems steep indeed - then again that was always the case.

It may be "just a transformer, couple of caps and a discreet regulator" but like most things Naim it is very well made, and heavy, and it does add 'something' to the SN2 's sound..

Whether I prefer the SN2 with or without the HC I have no idea yet until I swap back to the SN2 by itself but I will give it a couple of weeks before I do that and will report back with my thoughts

[Riislingen]

It may be "just a transformer, couple of caps and a discreet regulator" but like most things Naim it is very well made, and heavy, and it does add 'something' to the SN2 's sound..

Whether I prefer the SN2 with or without the HC I have no idea yet until I swap back to the SN2 by itself but I will give it a couple of weeks before I do that and will report back with my thoughts

I most certainly agree. The content of a PSU is the same across Naim, Pardo and others. I use external PSUs for my Naim components and feel they add a lot for me. So all in favor here.

[Yomanze]

I most certainly agree. The content of a PSU is the same across Naim, Pardo and others. I use external PSUs for my Naim components and feel they add a lot for me. So all in favor here.

Yes, one thing you can’t really have enough of in audio is separated power supplies.

EDIT: oops keep forgetting Naim now also use discrete regulators like the Teddy Pardo units.

[Riislingen]

Yes, one thing you can’t really have enough of in audio is separated power supplies.

EDIT: oops keep forgetting Naim now also use discrete regulators like the Teddy Pardo units.

Yes, they do now. I think Teddy pioneered that space years back with his units. Either way, have not heard a Naim DR but are very happy with the Pardo boxes. He offers excellent customer service as well - very responsive.

[Ninanina]

I've no idea if the Hi Cap DR is improving the SN2 or not but I am certainly loving the sound with the Maggies at the moment

I won't know for sure if the Hi Cap will stay or not until I swap back to the bare SN2 but will probably not do that for a couple of months or so

[MDS]

My experience source is important before adding a sep PSU to SN2

Can't recall I ever tried Naim amplication with Maggies, lovely speakers anyway.

[southall-1998_mk2]

How are you getting on with the SN2, Bev?

I sometimes get thoughts of owning one someday.

S.