Allaerts MC2 Finish

Hi Topoxforddoc
Its great to hear from a fellow Schroeder Model 2 owner! Mine is on the Kuzma Stabi with a Dynavector Te Kaitora mounted on it. With the 0.2mv output, it does pose some problems for phono stages. I'm just wondering if the Herron with 66db is sufficient for it. The TK is 0.25mv and its very quiet.

One other question is compared to the MC1b, which I'm quite familar with, does the MC2F have better dynamics? While the MC1b has great detail retrieval, I felt it presented the instruments as a whole and not as individuals - very coherent, but somehow I longed for a little more in dynamics.

Lastly, is it worth to spring the extra $$$ for the MC2Finish in your opinion?

Thanks Tbg and Rauliruegas for your informative replies.

My phono should not have problems with the 0.2mv output of the Finish. The Herron VTPH-1mc is one of the best available, RIAA 1 Hz to beyond 100 kHz, 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB, S/N ratio 80 dB, A weighted, inputs shorted, AC polarity set.

Rauliruegas, you mentioned the XV-1s too. How does it compare with the MC2 Finish?

Dear Raul
Thanks, I think I know what you mean about the MC2 and XV1.

To complicate matters a little more, there's also the Koetsu RS Plat in the same price range. I've heard the Urushi and liked the sound, but not the RSP. How does the Koetsu RSP compare with these other carts?

Thanks again for the quick replies.
Regards
Cmk