Just installed Jasmine LP 2.5 in my system driven by a Shelter 901 p.u. At first I was disappointed. But it turned out I`d dislocated my tt arm + didn`t care enough about placing the power unit, resulting in severe hum. After sorting those things out, i e resetting my tt arm and placing the power unit farther away from the phono unit, everything fell into place. Immedately outperforming my Nighthawk 117 on all parameters. So far I`m really impressed and the Jasmine might even gain in performance after some brake in..
Calling all owners - Jasmine LP 2.0 MKII
I've got about 4 full day's use on mine but do not like what I hear.
Question: How dramatically does this phono preamp change throughout break-in?
I hear distortion (spittiness and splashy bass as if it is running out of power) and a flat soundstage.
I am using the stock power cord and umbilical.
I compared it to my other three phono preamps - Hagerman Bugle, V-LPS, Biotronics Control Systems Gestalt (outstanding and extremely rare). They all are much clearer and cleaner.
It must be mentioned that I requested the Ebay seller to provide a reduction in global gain since I have loads of it with my Project Sunrise II headphone amp. They added a switch on the rear that cuts gain by about 5 dB.
Question: How dramatically does this phono preamp change throughout break-in?
I hear distortion (spittiness and splashy bass as if it is running out of power) and a flat soundstage.
I am using the stock power cord and umbilical.
I compared it to my other three phono preamps - Hagerman Bugle, V-LPS, Biotronics Control Systems Gestalt (outstanding and extremely rare). They all are much clearer and cleaner.
It must be mentioned that I requested the Ebay seller to provide a reduction in global gain since I have loads of it with my Project Sunrise II headphone amp. They added a switch on the rear that cuts gain by about 5 dB.