There is an adjustment on the MX110Z to equalize the loudness of the phono and the aux input to the tuner. I found this on a google search on your tuner/preamp. The adjustments are on the top behind the front panel if the article is correct. It an article on Positive Feedback by Jeff Day. I suggest a search on this to add to what info you get from the forum.
Sota Star series III questions
Hey gang, I just got all the pieces of my setup together. McIntosh Mc225 stereo tube amp, McIntosh MX110Z tube preamp, Martin Logan ESLs, and a Sota Star series III turntable with vacuum, SME 309 tonearm, and Grado Signature model MCZ cartridge.
Some questions I have for the group:
1. What year would the Sota be? I think it's mid 80's. It says Oakland, CA on the back. Ser #22708.
2. Phono level to preamp is low. I have to crank the preamp to 90% to get the same level as the tuner. (Note, amp gain is set to about 60% per channel to keep distortion and noise down.)
Is the cartridge mismatched with the amp/preamp? If so, what would be a better choice in the $200-$800 range?
3. Anyone know where I can get my hands on the alignment guide / protractor for the SME? Google isn't helping.
Thanks everyone for your time!
Bill
Some questions I have for the group:
1. What year would the Sota be? I think it's mid 80's. It says Oakland, CA on the back. Ser #22708.
2. Phono level to preamp is low. I have to crank the preamp to 90% to get the same level as the tuner. (Note, amp gain is set to about 60% per channel to keep distortion and noise down.)
Is the cartridge mismatched with the amp/preamp? If so, what would be a better choice in the $200-$800 range?
3. Anyone know where I can get my hands on the alignment guide / protractor for the SME? Google isn't helping.
Thanks everyone for your time!
Bill