Armstrod, you can change the resistors to get your Bugle down to 50dB and add Lundhall SUTs. I'm not saying "don't buy the jolida", just that you can get that Bugle in gear for less.
Gain specs for Jolida JD-9A phono preamp
I'm considering this phono preamp, but I'm confused about the gain specifications. Here they are from Jolida's Web site:
MM: 70 dB, 5 mV
MC High: 85 dB, 0.5 mV – 1.5 mV
MC Low: 95 dB, 0.25 mV – 0.5 mV
Currently, I own a Shure V15 (3.5mv) and a Denon 103R (.2mv). I run the Shure at 40dB and the Denon at 60 dB with my Hagerman Bugle and that seems to be plenty of gain in both cases. The gain calculator at the KAB Web site returns figures very close to the ones I use now. Gain specs for most other phono pres are right in that same range.
So why are the gain numbers of the Jolida 30-35 dB higher? Do they use a different scale than other manufacturers? Is this unit designed to run directly into a power amp? It doesn't appear to have a volume control. Maybe a Jolida owner can enlighten me.
David
MM: 70 dB, 5 mV
MC High: 85 dB, 0.5 mV – 1.5 mV
MC Low: 95 dB, 0.25 mV – 0.5 mV
Currently, I own a Shure V15 (3.5mv) and a Denon 103R (.2mv). I run the Shure at 40dB and the Denon at 60 dB with my Hagerman Bugle and that seems to be plenty of gain in both cases. The gain calculator at the KAB Web site returns figures very close to the ones I use now. Gain specs for most other phono pres are right in that same range.
So why are the gain numbers of the Jolida 30-35 dB higher? Do they use a different scale than other manufacturers? Is this unit designed to run directly into a power amp? It doesn't appear to have a volume control. Maybe a Jolida owner can enlighten me.
David