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Want to make sure I have the correct settings for my phono pre-amp

Hello,

So I have a Jolida JD9 II phono pre-amp.

I have a Hana SL MC Cart. This Cartridge calls out for >400ohms for the impedance.

I have the following settings set on the Jolida:

- 1000ohm for the impedance

- Using the High Output for the interconnect (since the Cart is low output and according to the instructions). The manual states to use these outputs for Integrateds and line stage pre-amps

- For the Voltage Gain dip switches: set to MC Low

The Impedance setting of 1000ohms, I know I can try different settings but for the other settings, I believe that is what I am supposed to use according to the instructions but wanted to see if anyone else has used this phono pre-amp or have any opinions.

Using the high outputs definitely sets the gain really high as on my Integrated, I turn up the volume just a couple of notches and the music is already pretty loud.

Thnx

 

 

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ghdprentice
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OP.

 

Sounds like by accident you chose a difficult route into vinyl. Typically, provided you get a pre-mounted and aligned cartridge or the Tuntable from a dealer. Then you just plug stuff in and might try changing the loading on the fly… it makes almost no difference, and you enjoy the music. That has been the way it has been for me for fifty years.

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