ihcho
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| Koetsu Jade v SPU classic v FR 7 fz cartidges I did A/B test on my system with SPU classic, Denon 103R, and Ortofon MC20.I could not tell the clear winner. However, SPU classic costs close to $1000, while MC20 and 103R cost about $300~350. It may be hard to find a new MC20, but a good used on... | |
| Which phono preamps among these three? Thanks for all tips.I don't mind to know more about other great phono stages at similar price points. The problem is, harder to decide with more to choose from.I one time listened to Plinius M16P preamp with phono. That phono was exceptionally goo... | |
| MC Phono preamp gains Al,My preamp's input impedance is 50K ohm, so I guess it would be fine? | |
| MC Phono preamp gains Chakster,I ended up having two turntables. One turntable has two arms. I use one arm for mono, and the the two for stereos. Some of my LPs are not in pristine condition, but I still listen to them. So I use more expensive cartridges (Ortofon SPUs)... | |
| MC Phono preamp gains Well, which would be better. One phono preamp with three inputs or three separate phono preamps, if the price is the same. If you go for three preamps, would you go for the same model for all three or different ones?How about additional cables? Ho... | |
| MC Phono preamp gains Here's the Rhea's spec:Gain settings (dB): 75, 68, 62, 56, 50, 44, 38, Off. Loading settings (ohms): 47k, 10k, 5k, 2.5k, 1k, 500, 250, 125, 75So, virtually any combination is possible for all three inputs? Like, having all three as MMs, all three ... | |
| MC Phono preamp gains Thanks for your response. I will check for the impedance.As for Aesthetix Rhea, all three inputs can be either MM or MC? Then, it would be an ideal phono preamp for me, except it is out of my budget at the moment. | |
| Stand out phono stages The best phono stage I have experienced is the built-in phono from Plinius M16P preamp. Has somebody gathered all recommended phono stages and ranked them yet? I wonder whether MAGI Phonomenal phono stage was mentioned at all. I have not used it, ... | |
| SUT Hum Good to know that there is nothing wrong with the SUT.Thanks. | |
| SUT Hum Thanks for all response.I connected the ground cable from the turntable to SUT and a wire from the SUT to the phono preamp.Then, most of the hums were gone. The level of hum was further reduced compared to the ground cable connected to the phono p... | |
| SPU Gold Reference vs Silver Meister vs Synergy? Thanks for all comments.Ddriveman, Does Gold mean SPU Gold or SPU Gold Reference?Someone suggested that Gold sounds better than Gold Reference.My experience of SPU is SPU Mono, SPU GM e MKii, and SPU Gold Reference. SPU Mono (MM, high voltage) sou... | |
| Advice - What turntable should I buy ??? Clearaudio, VPI, or Music Hall has good starting turntable/arm/cartridge combo at around $1000~$1500.I currently have a clearaudio bluemotion. It is easy to install and setup.One you start enjoying vinyls, as with many audio enthusiasts, you you m... | |
| What tonearm is recommended for the denon 103r This is an old thread, but I wonder if Ortofon rmg or rs tonearm can be a good match with Denon DL 103R. | |
| Upgrade BAT VK-55 to VK-55SE? Worth it? If I were you, I would rather go for VK-75 or VK-75SE.I have VK-60, and am quite satisfied with it. No plan for upgrade, maybe until it dies, or I hit a jackpot. | |
| Turn table If I were to retire soon and enjoy vinyls, I would go for one for mono and one for stereo, assuming at least 20% of the records are monos.Getting into MC cartridges would make things complicated. I might probably try a turntable with removable she... |