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MC Cartridge: Elliptical; around 0.5mv; track 1.25-1.75; Affordable
yes, funny,we didn't get the novel, yet, the joke probably set some editing in gear.I would like to know what chackster and others think about re-tipping.one option is to find a nice model with elliptical and have Steve at VAS change to a variatio... 
MC Cartridge: Elliptical; around 0.5mv; track 1.25-1.75; Affordable
by the way, the Roland is a bust, sounded horrible, tubby bass, no involvement in favorite recordings which sounded wonderful again when played on his current preamp back to back. he knew it had a problem, couldn't remember what, it might have bee... 
MC Cartridge: Elliptical; around 0.5mv; track 1.25-1.75; Affordable
lewm, chackster, thanks for the help.lewm, I am in a learning stage, there is a point, and you and others have been generous with your advice, so I link items to keep learning, possibly buy. Anything I learn helps me with the next thing I read abo... 
MC Cartridge: Elliptical; around 0.5mv; track 1.25-1.75; Affordable
chackster, everyonethanks chackster for your help, now that I have upped my budget, the Audio-Technica AT-ART2000MC is a choicethis one, seller says suspension is 'tight'  https://www.ukaudiomart.com/details/649382460-audiotechnica-atart2000m... 
MC Cartridge: Elliptical; around 0.5mv; track 1.25-1.75; Affordable
HOMCTo save cost of pre-preamp, and extra unit in system, I hopped around looking at HOMC. Perhaps havs VAS change tip of a used one.I generally found, the channel separation is lessened in HOMC, with a few exceptions.i.e. this Dynavector DV-20a t... 
MC Cartridge: Elliptical; around 0.5mv; track 1.25-1.75; Affordable
Denon au-320 SUT specs seem good https://audio-database.com/DENON-COLUMBIA/etc/au-320-e.html  
MC Cartridge: Elliptical; around 0.5mv; track 1.25-1.75; Affordable
Bill, uber, othersSUT's, using these, it is just a signal strength boost, eq/volume control happens in my mx110z phono input, does it mean, if noise avoided, SUT boost does not effect sound, it's the eq and further signal boost of the preamp that ... 
MC Cartridge: Elliptical; around 0.5mv; track 1.25-1.75; Affordable
uberwaltzthat is a clever way to use it. what range signal strength input is this Denon au320 compatible with? ..................................If I go MC, main system, I will either need to boost just enough to go into McIntosh mx110z phono s... 
MC Cartridge: Elliptical; around 0.5mv; track 1.25-1.75; Affordable
audite84thanks, great find.  I no longer need a dual switchable unit, but I might in the future, and their single unit is an option.that is a very well put together phono preamp with full range of loading adjustments from front controls, and opti... 
MC Cartridge: Elliptical; around 0.5mv; track 1.25-1.75; Affordable
lewmI lost track (npi), is what a question? 
MC Cartridge: Elliptical; around 0.5mv; track 1.25-1.75; Affordable
iFi audio adjustable phono preamp $550.also has 3 switchable eq curves https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1350008-REG/ifi_audio_0303012_micro_iphono2.html  
MC Cartridge: Elliptical; around 0.5mv; track 1.25-1.75; Affordable
jeff rowland's current Phono 'Conductor' https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2020/06/28/jeff-rowland-design-group-conductor-phono-preamplifier-review/  
MC Cartridge: Elliptical; around 0.5mv; track 1.25-1.75; Affordable
MM/MC Phono Preamp Mofi Studio Phono, $299. adjustable gain, loading, a mono switch I would use in the office, no need downstairs, on salehttps://www.musicdirect.com/phono-preamps/Mobile-Fidelity-StudioPhono-Phono-Preamplifier-Cryogenically-Treate... 
MC Cartridge: Elliptical; around 0.5mv; track 1.25-1.75; Affordable
uberyes, I read about that nice Soundsmith advantage, but 1st LC tip is Zephyr MKIII, $1,500. rebuild only $300. in future,  
MC Cartridge: Elliptical; around 0.5mv; track 1.25-1.75; Affordable
Oh boy, what a bottomless pit, my arse hurts!resolved: better double budget to $800. tip to be advanced groove contact: LC, MR, SAS, Shibataaluminum ok, boron preferred, I avoid more brittle than that.mc boost to have adjustable loadingtracking...