I run a MC Scheu cartridge (Benz variant) into an Aqvox 2ci Mk2 on balanced cables throughout. Works very well indeed with the lowest noise floor I have personally experienced
Phono stage thoughts for Benz Micro Ruby Z
I'm getting to the final stages of my summer long LP12 upgrade project, and have taken a mid 80s stock LP12 and put in better bearing, subchassis, psu, tonearm, etc. It already sounds, even running the old cart that was on my Rega RP6, a Dynavector 20X2L.
The final piece is now in UPS, on it's way here: a Benz Micro Ruby Z
My initial plan is to try it in the Dynavector P75 Mk4 that has been a wonderful pairing with the Dynavector 20X2L in Dr. T (current) mode.
1) Anyone run a Benz Micro with the P75 in that model and have experiences to share?
2) Am I potentially underutilizing the Ruby Z if keeping it on that phono? What are other alternatives (let's stay below $4K, even that is a reach) I should be considering? Things that have caught by eye in past:
Pass Labs XP15/17
Lehmann Decade
Herron VTPH-2 (would have to be used to fit budget)
Sutherland phonos
Zesto Andros 1.2 (again, would have to be used)
But I have no actual experience with any of those, or even more specifically with a Benz Micro – so would appreciate any other thoughts.
(Rest of system: Naim 282/250/ATC19s w/ JLAudio e110 sub)
The final piece is now in UPS, on it's way here: a Benz Micro Ruby Z
My initial plan is to try it in the Dynavector P75 Mk4 that has been a wonderful pairing with the Dynavector 20X2L in Dr. T (current) mode.
1) Anyone run a Benz Micro with the P75 in that model and have experiences to share?
2) Am I potentially underutilizing the Ruby Z if keeping it on that phono? What are other alternatives (let's stay below $4K, even that is a reach) I should be considering? Things that have caught by eye in past:
Pass Labs XP15/17
Lehmann Decade
Herron VTPH-2 (would have to be used to fit budget)
Sutherland phonos
Zesto Andros 1.2 (again, would have to be used)
But I have no actual experience with any of those, or even more specifically with a Benz Micro – so would appreciate any other thoughts.
(Rest of system: Naim 282/250/ATC19s w/ JLAudio e110 sub)
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