NAIM SUPERLINE - Cartridge Loading and Connections; 3.4 Cartridge Loading; 4.1 SuperLine Rear Panel Layout

3
SuperLine Installation
to amplifier power
supply output or to
Hi-Cap or Flatcap
power supply
Resistance Capacitance Comments
10kΩ 100pF Internal load only. No plugs fitted.
10kΩ 1nF No resistive plug fitted.
10kΩ 5.6nF No resistive plug fitted.
10kΩ 10nF No resistive plug fitted.
1kΩ 100pF No capacitive plug fitted.
1kΩ 1nF
1kΩ 5.6nF
1kΩ 10nF
500Ω 100pF No capacitive plug fitted.
500Ω 1nF Note 1
4 SuperLine Connections
4.1 SuperLine Rear
to Supercap
power supply
phono input
sockets. Ch. 1
- left, Ch. 2 - right
BNC input
sockets. Ch.
1 - left, Ch. 2
- right
pick-up arm
ground
capacitive
load plug
socket
resistive
load plug
socket
3.4 Cartridge Loading
The resistive and capacitive input load presented by
the SuperLine to the pick-up cartridge can be adjusted
by inserting a combination of “load plugs” into the
appropriate sockets in the rear panel.
The appropriate load plug combination will depend on
both the manufacturer’s recommendations for the pick-up
cartridge in use and subjective preference.
Each load plug is constructed from a 5-pin DIN plug that
contains the appropriate passive components. A label on
each load plug identifies its load value.
Seven standard load plugs are supplied - four resistive
and three capacitive - to provide 20 combinations
(including the default input loads applied when no load
plugs are inserted). Table 3.5 lists the standard load plug
combinations.
Note: In addition to the standard load plugs supplied, 470Ω
and 560Ω resistive plugs are also available on request.
Other values may also be created either by modifying
standard plugs or manufacturing new ones. Contact your
retailer or local distributor for more information.
Always ensure that resistive and capacitive load plugs are
inserted in the correct socket.
Note: The SuperLine incorporates 10kΩ resistance and
100pF (0.1nF) capacitance loads internally. With no load
plugs fitted these values constitute the default load.
3.5 Cartridge Load Plug Combinations
Resistance Capacitance Comments
500Ω 5.6nF Note 2.
500Ω 10nF
220Ω 100pF No capacitive plug fitted.
220Ω 1nF
220Ω 5.6nF
220Ω 10nF
100Ω 100pF No capacitive plug fitted.
100Ω 1nF
100Ω 5.6nF
100Ω 10nF
Note 1: Approximates to a Naim ‘K’ load (560Ω and 1nF). Note 2: Approximates to a Naim ‘S’ load (470Ω and 6.8nF).
Note: SuperLine output
is muted for 2 minutes
following switch-on to
allow its circuitry to reach
optimal status.