The biggest difference between MC and MM cartridges and phono preamps is power output. The 10x5 is a high output MC. That makes it a little different. A typical MC phono pre will have too much gain for it. You will need to use a MM phono pre with it otherwise it will have too much gain and distort. The brand really doesn't matter.
Using a MC Cartridge With A McIntosh Preamp?
Greetings All!
Where I Am: Mac 2255 power amp, Classe CP35 preamp, VPI Classic 1 turntable, Dynavector 10X5 MC cartridge.
Where I Want To Go: Swap out the Classe preamp for a MAC C42 preamp. No other changes.
My Question: Is anybody using a MC cartridge with a MAC preamp? I'm told MAC preamps are designed only for MM cartridges, but reliable sources insure me that with a 2.5Mv cartridge output, the MAC C42 should work fine with the Dynavector 10X5 (I don't have the wherewithall to buy the C42 AND a MM cartridge).
Can you share your real world experience with me? Any issues with a MAC preamp and a MC cartridge?
Thanks in advance!
Where I Am: Mac 2255 power amp, Classe CP35 preamp, VPI Classic 1 turntable, Dynavector 10X5 MC cartridge.
Where I Want To Go: Swap out the Classe preamp for a MAC C42 preamp. No other changes.
My Question: Is anybody using a MC cartridge with a MAC preamp? I'm told MAC preamps are designed only for MM cartridges, but reliable sources insure me that with a 2.5Mv cartridge output, the MAC C42 should work fine with the Dynavector 10X5 (I don't have the wherewithall to buy the C42 AND a MM cartridge).
Can you share your real world experience with me? Any issues with a MAC preamp and a MC cartridge?
Thanks in advance!