47K is the industry standard for phono input load so I wouldn't bother looking for one with 100K. In stead, simply find a phono stage that offers whatever else you want (gain, switching, etc) and replace the 47K resistors on the input with 100K. If you are uneasy about soldering or poking around inside your components, any service tech can do this in less than 15 minutes. You can then use "Y" adaptors with resistor loaded RCA plugs if you want to experiment with lower values.
Budget Phono Stage w/100k Loading for MMs?
In a recent thread Raul said he was getting better results with most of his budget MMs when loading them at 100k instead of 47k. I've been looking at the specs on some budget phono preamps, but don't find any that offer this option. Does anyone know of any decent sounding phono stages that give the option (without soldering in resistors, etc.) of 47k or 100k for MMs?
Oh, by low budget I mean $300 or less. Thanks.
Oh, by low budget I mean $300 or less. Thanks.
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