Gundam91- The Koetsu is a great match for the SME arm. The Analog Room in San Jose did a great job with that suggestion. It is a low output MC cartridge and requires considerable gain. I employ the step up transformer funtion in the VKP10 at maiximum amplification. If I remeber correctly its about 68db. The bottom line is its extremely musical and a big improvement over my Clearaudio Virtuoso.
Pre-amp tube upgrades?
I am presently using a BAT VKP10 for my phono pre and an ARC Ref 2 for my main pre. The phono is a Mithcell Orbe with an SME IV.V and a Koetsu Black. I'd like to begin experimenting with potential tube upgrades. It is already by far the best sounding combo I've owned, but for the past 35 years I've enganged in the never ending search for a better sounding system. Any suggestions?
Jeff
Jeff