Over the years i go back to my WLM Phonata reference phono stage and there is always more bass slam compared to any other phono stages in my arsenal. When i used tube intergated with NOS Telefunken tubes i’ve been looking for extended highs with this particular phono stage, i have replaced load resistors for MM to vishay naked foil 100k Ohm, but the independent MC circuit of the WLM was always a bit too dark for me with various LOMC carts. Now when i changed my tube gear to First Watt F2J power amp with First Watt B1 buffer preamp everything changed, i use my FR-7f LOMC with WLM Phonata and it’s a thrilling experience. The highs are chrystal clear with deep bass slam. The main feature of this phono stage is automatic impedance matching so that the input impedance for the cartridge is perfect each and every time. There are two lundahl transformers inside. But anyway in my case power amp has changed everything!
Sometimes we judge the phono stage, but it's actually an amp.
The potential of my phono stage is much bigger than i expected.
Sometimes we judge the phono stage, but it's actually an amp.
The potential of my phono stage is much bigger than i expected.