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| Phono Pre multiple mc inputs+volume control So I am zero for two on the Io and the Steelhead. Except to note that most actual linestages confer some gain on the signal, as well as impedance buffering. However in most cases the added gain is superfluous, I admit. Thanks for the corrections. | |
| Are Bang and Olufsen turntables any good? Dpaulku, If the seller told you that the (diamond) tip of the MMC5 "oxidized away" in his closet, he was selling you a bill of goods. That's pure hogwash. The MMC5 is not as good as what you have now, the MMC2, but diamond is diamond. It's as stab... | |
| Phono Pre multiple mc inputs+volume control Io Eclipse is top notch, to be sure, but it does not have an actual linestage built in, I don't think. The volume control is optionally useable as a passive attenuator for high level input devices, like CDPs and tuners, etc. Caveats go with that. ... | |
| Correct alignment for Fidelity Research 64fx/SPU? Question to those who use SPU:Isn't there something "funny" about this cartridge, such that the tonearm has to be adapted for proper alignment, or something like that? I think it has to do with the distance between the rear of the cartridge body a... | |
| VPI Direct Drive Turntable In_shore, Who would argue with your points A and B? Not I. But I would argue that there is nothing at all wrong, a priori, with using MDF (or HDF?) in a sandwich with alu, in order to obtain a result that is superior to either material used alone.... | |
| Phono Pre multiple mc inputs+volume control I have been playing with an Aesthetix Janus. It is a good old-fashioned "full-function" preamplifier, which is what we used to call a "preamplifier", period. It has adjustable phono gain and phono resistive loading, so you can use any cartridge yo... | |
| How much to spend on a decently good phono stage? Abrew, All items on your list seem to be turntables, not phono stages.I agree with both Pbn and Dayglow on their suggested phono stages, however. Buying used and for around $1000, you might also consider any of many other excellent products. What ... | |
| Correct alignment for Fidelity Research 64fx/SPU? DKarmeli, Perhaps your comparison of SME 3012 to FR and Ikeda was unfair, if you made the latter tonearms wear pants. They sound better naked.Seriously, no one can argue with your considered opinion based on what you heard in your own system (the ... | |
| VPI Direct Drive Turntable Brf, Not only do they perform the same (Camry vs Lexus with similar equipment choices), they ARE the same internally. Anyway, VPI is a successful company. Whether they made some unfortunate decisions in marketing their new DD remains to be seen. I... | |
| VPI Direct Drive Turntable The Thingap motor seems to be a modern and novel version of a traditional "coreless" motor. Several vintage Japanese turntables (e.g, Kenwood, Victor, Pioneer Exclusive), as well as originally some of the older Dual turntables, use a version of th... | |
| VPI Direct Drive Turntable Hiho, Thanks for the reminder, I guess. I had forgotten that Art Dudley, of all people (because I generally respect him and believe him to be a good writer), is one of those who has perpetuated the "big lie" about DD turntables. You would think he... | |
| Idler drive turntables Miracord does not "stand up" to Garrard 301/401 or Lenco L75, but for its time, it was a decent record changer. If you want to tear one down and build it up for SOTA performance, it might be fun. | |
| Optimal Phono Stage Output? "The original version of the JD9 has trim pots that can be used to dial in the gain when using the low outputs. I pulled out my multimeter to balance the channels and got readings of 18Kohm and 12Kohm on L/R channels respectively. Using the pots, ... | |
| Another Platter Speed queston If it sounds good, it is good. | |
| Is Coincident Statement Phono pre-amp an overkill Ummm... I think you did the right thing, but let's wait until you actually hear what the unit actually sounds like as a phono stage, before we go all orgasmic. If you are listening to the "linestage", isn't that only essentially a passive volume c... |