Gold Note PH-10 with Rega Apheta 3


I recently got a new Rega Planar 10 / Apheta 3 setup, and am trying to figure out the ideal settings for the Apheta on the Gold Note PH-10 phono stage. I am wondering if anyone has experience pairing this phono stage and cart, and what you have found.

If so, have you found one load / gain setting to be good across the board, or is it a situation where you are always adjusting the load and gain based on each recording.

I have started with 100 ohms and +3 dB to approximate Rega's suggested calibration, and while it sounds awesome on some recordings, it lacks a bit on others, sometimes getting a bit too bright and sharp. Just wondering what experience is out there, if any.

Thanks for any guidance!

dcalarco

I have had the PH10 for a couple years and love it. Have you kept yours? What settings have you preferred? I'm planning to get an RP8/Apheta 3 or EAT C-sharp/Jo5 soon.