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Cary phono preamp - any experience?

I have a SLP50b and wish to add a tube phono pre. I would appreciate any comments re this line pre together with the Cary PH series phono preamps? If it helps in your response, these preamps will be used as the front-end of a vintage vinyl only system. Source component is a TD124 Mk1 with Shure V15vXmr on SME 3009 S2i, all going to Quad II or Quad 50e monos and Tannoy Mallorcans (Monitor Gold LSU/HF/12/8)or Energy 22 Reference Connoisseur.

Any info appreciated

Regards

eLeakist
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jhorowitz128
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Have owned the PH-302 for the past few months. Am using it with an AT OC9ML/II cartridge. Am very pleased with the sound. Also great build quality.
The gain for MM and MC is fixed, but you won't have a problem with the Shure. However, if you ever switch to a MC cartridge, be sure that it's sensitivity is not below .4 mv as the fixed gain for MC is 54db.
Hope this helps.
jhorowitz128
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Why are you concerned about the 100 ohm resistance value? 100 ohms is compatible with virtually every MC cartridge. Dennis Had has addressed this issue in designing the unit.
He will certainly respond to any questions you may have regarding this. See PH-302 review below.

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue13/cary302.htm
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