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Would increasing the gain in the amp give more weight to the sound? Any negatives?
Interesting too. The deck is Nakamichi 682ZX. How does it load? 
Help me choosing an Integrated Amp
Yes, Mapman, it is. 
Would increasing the gain in the amp give more weight to the sound? Any negatives?
Al, this is interesting. I have no idea of the capacitance of the Nottingham arm's wiring. Assuming that you are right that this does contribute to what I am experiencing, how would you explain the fact that when running the phono thru the deck I ... 
Would increasing the gain in the amp give more weight to the sound? Any negatives?
Al, the cartridge is Goldring 1042, and the cable that goes from the cartridge right into the phono input is about 1.5 meters long, The cable from phono to the amp is 1 meter long.Never tried LOMC with it so can't speak. Why would Sutherland do, a... 
Anyone has a sound like that ? Impressive.
Gryphon system. Now that's a sound too. Digital source.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkvasd7phCM 
Would increasing the gain in the amp give more weight to the sound? Any negatives?
Yes, recordings made from records sound just fine, no complaints about the cartridge. The AcousTech has only two fixed settings for MM and MC. 
Help me choosing an Integrated Amp
Mapman, it's a foregone conclusion that none of this D-stuff can compete with Gryphon. This is top level, among the very best there is.  
Help me choosing an Integrated Amp
I suggest trying Gryphon first. 30 watts would not be enough. The only question about Gryphon is how fast it will be, probably fast enough. 
Would increasing the gain in the amp give more weight to the sound? Any negatives?
George, thank you very much. Yes, this is my phono stage. You see, the sound is not exactly lean, it is just not full enough.So, I understand that increasing the amp's gain is a questionable idea that may do more harm than good. It's either puttin... 
Would increasing the gain in the amp give more weight to the sound? Any negatives?
The phono stage is AcousTech and the amp is Redgum RGi120, both SS. 
Would increasing the gain in the amp give more weight to the sound? Any negatives?
Inserting transformer? Interesting idea.As I wrote in another thread, I currently use tape deck monitor as a kind of active preamp and run phono through the deck. This gives me just the right amount of what I am looking for with a slight loss of r... 
When will there be decent classical music recordings?
I think, she is looking for the impossible - to be at the same time in the middle of orchestra and in the audience. Sorry, this is not quantum physics world, thank god. 
Would increasing the gain in the amp give more weight to the sound? Any negatives?
The integrated has no either pre out or power in, so I would have to use regular line in input, this will bring compatibilty issues. Besides, I see nothing under $2k-$3k new worthy of my attention, plus $500 used interconnect, at least. Putting ac... 
Anyone has a sound like that ? Impressive.
VAC/Grand Utopiahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FtlC5NY-CQ 
When will there be decent classical music recordings?
Exactly. Our rooms, with few exceptions, are very small boxes, not suitable for large scale music.