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| Simaudio MOON 610LP with Lyra Kleos Can't think of too much. I'm assuming you are using the single ended inputs and outputs on the 610 and that the balanced jumpers are inserted?Apart from that I would be setting the gain initially at least at the 56 dB setting as the Kleos appears ... | |
| Simaudio MOON 610LP with Lyra Kleos It's a highly configurable $7500 phono stage so it should be capable of working with the Kleos. But how long the OP has had these, especially the phono stage, is a valid question as we can the deal with some possible setup issues. Is this your fi... | |
| I need a headshell recommendation for Technics 1200 GAE Yamamoto HS-4 if the weight (about 11 grams) is ok for you. A very substantial upgrade over the stock Jelco headshell for me at a reasonable price; typically available on Ebay around $100 U.S. | |
| Sumiko Blue Point 2 and Linn Linto Not a good combo. Change one (the cartridge) or the other (the phono stage).Would make sense to look at a better cartridge that would match up well with the Linto. | |
| Do I need a sut? Depends on the gain calculator you want to use. ;)In multiple systems over the years, I've found the KAB calculator to be pretty much dead on and it suggests a phono gain of 76 dB for a .05 mV cartridge. FWIW, using line level gain in the calculat... | |
| Do I need a sut? http://www.ebay.es/itm/332504231804?rmvSB=true Not sure of the overall quality of the specific transformer, but a reasonable price and should be an almost ideal match in terms of gain (28 dB) along with the 48 dB from the Herron MM input. | |
| Why are the vocals on some records hidden behind the music on my system? Kudos to Williewonka for pointing out the precision setup which is required for that stylus. I had one on a rebodied Denon 103R here and it is indeed a bit*h to setup; it is by far the most demanding stylus out there to set up IMO and extremely sm... | |
| Why are the vocals on some records hidden behind the music on my system? czarivey nailed it as far as I'm concerned. Assuming everything is connected properly and the MM input is functional, gain is approximately 35 dB on the MM input which is considerably light for a 2.1 mV cartridge, which would probably be optimized... | |
| How to pick a COMPATIBLE phono cartridge " One last question: If a system can accommodate both medium and high output versions of a cartridge, why choose medium (i.e., why choose a lower output version)? What do lower output cartridges do better than higher? Thinking that's the case..."... | |
| How to pick a COMPATIBLE phono cartridge KAB calculator that jls001 linked to above is very helpful. Unless you are running a very unusual system (passive pre-amplfier, flea type amplifiers with extreme hi-efficiency speakers, etc.), I think you will find it will give you a very accurate... | |
| Mint LP Help I have a Mint myself but find the linked to instructions for an arc protractor to be a bit better than Yip's, although I do like his protractors very much. http://db.audioasylum.com/mhtml/m.html?forum=vinyl&n=738382&highlight=arc+protracto... | |
| Denon 103R load settings w/Moon LP5.3 The closer you can get to 60 dB in my opinion the better you will be, so I would definitely try the 54dB setting with the balanced outs if that achieves a total of 60 dB from the phono stage. I used modifed 103R's for about 6-7 years and, in my sy... | |
| Denon 103R load settings w/Moon LP5.3 Resistance: 100 ohms (you could also try 470-if you prefer that go with it.)Capacitance: should be unimportant. I'd set it to 0Gain: 60 dB | |
| THE LITTLE BLACK BOX, 399.00 ABSOLUTLY NUTS Autospec: Not sure if you are aware of this but if you're Rega 700 has the stock wiring in it, you will need to do some minor surgery (or have it rewired) to configure it for balanced. Rega is one of the very few arm manufacturers whose arms are n... | |
| On Step Ups and the Importance of Managing Gain Pretty sure that balanced topology is not required with a current mode phono pre; the Nibiru, and I believe other current mode phono preamps in existence before the Aqvox were all single ended. I believe the Aqvox was the first to combine both.Th... |