Zesto Andros phono users

What's the lowest output MC cartridge you've used with good results? I own the original phono stage, not the 1.2 version.

Thanks 😊

butch197012-06-2015 2:54am

butch1970 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 12-07-2015 at 01:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had used a Denon DL-103r with the Zesto. The test data that came with the cart said that it's output was about .3mv. Worked well, but not sure that I'd want to go much lower in output due to the increased noise floor. I've considered the 1.2 upgrade but not all of the newest features are useful to me at the moment. They've also upped the MM capacitance from 100ohms to 200ohms, which would not be an asset to some of my carts.
dover Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,182 posts 12-07-2015 at 10:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Taters - The upgrade cost for the Zesto from 1 to 1.2 is subjective. My personal view is if you are keeping the Zesto long term, then the upgrade is worthwhile - slightly more gain, lower noise floor and more fluid and open through the midrange. Overall quite an audible and enjoyable improvement.
referenceanalog Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 02-28-2016 at 03:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I use a transfiguration Proteus with great results in my store demo unit. Running the Andros 1.2. The proteus is 0.2mV output and 1ohm resistance. The proteus sounds amazing with the setup