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Phono hook-up for Atma-Sphere MP-1?

The line-stage MP-1 only has balanced inputs for phono and Auxilliary, but RCAs for tape inputs.
(1)Do all owners of MP-1s thus use balanced out phono stages only? (Rare and expensive)
(2) Can single ended phono outs be plugged into the tape monitors?
(3) If not, do users use RCA to XLR adaptors? Do they significantly degrade sonics?
The reason I dont want to get Ralph to add a phono stage to the MP-1 is for portability of the analog rig to use with single ended preamps at times.
Thanks for your input.
springbok10

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lugnut
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Denis,

If I'm reading this right #2 would be "NO" since you would be inputing into a line stage. I can't answer the other questions since I'm not familiar with this preamp and have never had to use an adaptor, but I would think you have two choices for inputing a phono stage. Either use an adaptor or buy a RCA to XLR cable.

Pat
lugnut
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Denis,

Your going to enjoy this about as much as I'm going to enjoy reading your future posts about it. Another analog monster is about to be born. Have fun!

Pat
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