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Poor BASS with Dynavector XX2 +Sunilda + AudioNote

I recently bought a complete analogue set: Dynavector XX2 + DPS table with Reha RB300 arm + Prephono MM/MC Sunila (from Audio Valve). All of that connected to my Audio Note.
Tje results is fine (open, smooth, clear, depth ..) but lack of bass!! No sure if it is the prephono (I will change the 12AX7 by some NOS) or if is a mismatch between the cartridge and the arm ..

Any suggestion ?? Many thanks
stelma

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rauliruegas
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Dear Patrick: As Restock point out there is no clear problem on the Rega/XX2 matching but I think it is not the best tonearm match.

I have a friend that have the same tonearm/cartridge in an Avid TT ( different electronics and Avant Garde speakers. ) and never really like it.
I owned the XX2 and I think s a very good cartridge with very decent tonal balance and certainly not a lack of bass not either in the other side but neutral.

I think that that cartridge deserve a precise VTA/Azymuth set-up in a better matching tonearm.

In the other side the Sunilda has a subsonic filter at 20Hz this makes that the roll-off in the bass start at around ( depend on the choose of filter order. ) 80-100 Hz.

So, IMHO ( at least ) you have these two different subjects where my experiences tell me " you are in trouble ".

Now, I don't know which speaker/amplifier you own and how good are integrated to your listening room, specially in the bass response subject.

If I was you first I will try to borrow ( somewhere ) a different tonearm and try in the audio system.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
rauliruegas
13,125 posts
 
Dear Stelma: Maybe you can by-pass, why don't you call to the manufacturer to they can give you information how a technician can do it.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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