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Artemis Labs Ph-1 owners.....
I have heard the artemis in two different systems with a number of different SUT's. The one thing i would warn against is going for more than say a 1:10 step up ratio unless you have a really low output MC (AN IO-J). We listened to some 1:20's and... 
Preamp gain question
can you use the phono stage without using the linestage? If so, you could get rid of 31dB of gain right there.dave 
Preamp gain question
The only thing I can suggest is to get a good feel for the proper gain structure you need and make system changes accordingly. From your last post you seem to be using something else for Phono, is this the case? Right now it seems you are adding a... 
Preamp gain question
If the problem is too much gain, the solution is removing excess gain, not attenuation. Fix the problem, don't try to hide it.dave 
How do you know what to damp?
Hey Jloveys,For your situation, I would probably trust Jan on this one since he has far more experience with the loading of his cartridge than anybody else. I have no idea why a SS, tube or OTL amp would load a cartridge differently. The SUT does ... 
Would Like To Hear From Strain Gauge Owners
Slowhand/Mosin: when I posted my first post in this thread I had no idea that the SG device does not conforms according the RIAA standard, it was after a research when I take in count ( fortunately ) and share my findings: it was not exist a previ... 
Ortofon Per Windfeld Load Impedance?
Hi Ralph, You mentioned it was easy to do above, would you mind going into more detail? I started a new topic called How do you know what to damp? and it would probably be best to post the method there.thanksdave 
Ortofon Per Windfeld Load Impedance?
a new topic is probably in order since we are veering substantially here, feel free to start it if you want and I'll toss in my thoughts.(are there moderation / splitting of thread possibilities here?)dave 
"Breathing" of the air
I'll tend to agree with Shandorne on the idea that IMD is what destroys the "air". I think this "etch" in the 7-12K (pick your own numbers here) is mistaken by many to initially be detail but after prolonged exposure the enjoyment just isn't there...