That's an ad hominem attack, probably the laziest of all logical fallacies.
Cartridge Loading for a phono pre amp
Hello,
I have recently acquired a phono pre amp recommended by Michael Fremer. It is “THE VINYL”, from QHW audio, Spain. It got a great review. I have a Benz Micro Glider rated at 1.1MV. I have no idea how to set the dip switches for MC Load impedance for this cartridge. The options I have are as follows: 47K, 1K, 560R, 470R, 100R, and 47R. I have a solid state amp and pre-amp, and also have a sub that I use, rarely.
Any advice would be most appreciated!!
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That is absolutely true. In fact, with a clean LP (the only kind I play), ticks and pops are virtually non-existent. I've played LPs brought by visitors, after cleaning them ultrasonically, and they've been astounded by the silence. I use an ARC Ref Phono 2SE balanced into a Ref 5SE. With an MC cartridge, the difference between 47K and 100 ohm loading is virtually undetectable and may even be zero. (You can use the Ref Phono remote to change loading from your listening chair.) For all the ad hominem attacks, handwaving and double-talk that has plagued this thread, I've yet to find any fault with what @atmasphere has explained. |
I'm not here to win an argument or provide scientific proof. I was simply reporting the results of my own experience. Empirical observations aren't "imagination." |