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| Distortion with ARC Ref 150 and Maggie 3.7 Answer to Bifwynne:"Although I am not speaking to whether the rest of you rig has issues, I have serious doubts that the Ref 150 has enough power to properly drive the Maggie 3.7s. The consequence of over-driving the amp is ... distortion. ""Btw, ... | |
| Distortion with ARC Ref 150 and Maggie 3.7 Answer to Mofimadness:"From what you describe, I think that maybe you are overloading the phono input. Make sure you are using the MM input and not the MC. If you are using the MC along with the SUT, it could very well indeed be too much gain."Ple... | |
| Distortion with ARC Ref 150 and Maggie 3.7 Answer to Lack:"I own a pair of Maggie 3.7's but I run them with a SS amp.I have no idea what the problem is but was just wondering if you ever tried using the resistors with the Maggies and if that would correct any of your issues?"Tried that. No... | |
| Distortion with ARC Ref 150 and Maggie 3.7 Answer to Smoffatt:"Can you borrow a digital source (CD player) and play the same recording to see if you can identify the same distortion as with your analog source. If no apparent distortion, the problem may be with your tonearm/cartridge alignm... | |
| Distortion with ARC Ref 150 and Maggie 3.7 Answer to Brownsfan: "There are plenty of people that drive Maggies with tube amps. I agree that tube microphonics would explain what you are hearing, and it is pretty easy to address. Also, the fact that you tried two other speakers, one of which... | |
| Distortion with ARC Ref 150 and Maggie 3.7 Answer to Jfrech:"Do you have the Bob's devices SUT into the MC or the MM input on your CAT pre?"CAT SL1 Ultimate MK2's phono stage are thought to be MM only. Is doesn't comes with MM/MC switch. | |
| Distortion with ARC Ref 150 and Maggie 3.7 Answer to Mrderrick:"You tried a second tube amp and still had the same issue.I would try all of the output taps on the Ref150 and see if there is a difference. ( without the auto formers first )I would then try the auto formers with the best perf... | |
| Distortion with ARC Ref 150 and Maggie 3.7 My appreciation to everyone for their serious advices.Answer to Lloydedee21:"Is it possible the tubes are slightly microphonic, and your speakers are picking it up? Have you tried tube dampers? Borrow some if you can before going out and buying. S... |