Doge 8 Clarity 2021 Phono settings


Greetings fellow AudiogoN'ers!  I recently purchased a used Doge 8 Clarity XLR 2021 edition to upgrade from my Doge 8 LP.  The line stage is a definite improvement, however I am struggling with the phono stage.  Either it has MUCH less gain than my LP, I haven't found the right settings, or it is defective.  I have tried different tubes to no avail.  I reached out to Doge via info@doge.audio but have yet to receive a response.  My cartridge is a Soundsmith Zephyr MK III.  I have a significant investment in 12AX7 tubes for the phono stage, and would prefer to get this resolved vs using an outboard phono stage.  If anyone has insight on the phono settings I would certainly appreciate it.

shamblinb

Showing 2 responses by dirt13k

Can you tell me more about the ground 

And what you did to resolve it. My Doge 8 has always 

had a hum. 

Thank You!

Im going to open the top and check it out. Mine is Doge 8 Limited Edition version with Brimar tubes, its sounds great except the phono stage, iIwas starting to think it could be my cartage. This is all new to me