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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.
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sbrownnw
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I am thinking of upgrading my Pro-ject tube phono box II to a Jasmine LP 2.0 MKII. Does anyone know how easy it is to tape off or disable the front script lighting?

I plan on using the Jasmine with either an Ortofon MC-3 turbo or an Ortofon MC 25 FL with my Pro-ject Xpression III and Pro-ject speed box.

Opinions / concerns?

TIA,

Scott
sbrownnw
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@Catama, your Vincent post sparked my interest. Anyone have an A/B comparison to the Jasmine?
sbrownnw
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Ok, no replies for my query of the Vincent PHO-8 vs the Jasmine, so the me phrase it another way. Has anyone compared the Vincent PHO-8 to other phono preamps that are mentioned in this thread that the Jasmine beat?
sbrownnw
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How does on break in a new phono stage as quickly as possible besides leaving it on? I assume trying to play as much vinyl through it in the waking hours. Is there a quicker way?
sbrownnw
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@Jaspert, does one have to have a reverse RIAA filter to break in the jasmine or can one run a tuner right into the Jasmine MM inputs?
sbrownnw
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BTW, I put a new Vincent Pho-8 up against a new Pro-ject phono tube box II (my demo one was replaced under factory warranty after 1 channel got noisy) this weekend. The Pro-ject won out with better sound stage, realistic instrument sound and just overall more musical. I hope to upgrade the wall wart for the Pro-ject tube box. Would this one be a higher quality less noisy power supply?:

http://www.powerstream.com/EA1050.htm
EA1050A-61 16V 4A 5.5x2.5x11mm $57.50

Thanks everyone,

Scott
sbrownnw
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Got a LP 2 mkII today. Was you user manual photo copied? Mind says Salience instead of Jasmine in blue. What does that mean?
sbrownnw
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Redglobe, I think you are correct. I stated a mini review and side by side comparison of phono preamps I've had in this thread:

pro-ject tube box 2, vincent pho-8, jasmine LP2mk2
sbrownnw
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Has anyone put a Jasmine 2.0 up against a 2.5? I don't need the additional inputs but I wonder how much better the internals sound on the 2.5?
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