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How to choose a cartridge?
@holmz  : " of all the measurements, channel separation is the one that likely has the most bearing on things. " But you have to measures it  and today almost no single cartridge manufacturer gives ( as in the past ) a measures charts.   R.  
Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2
Dear @drbond  : Whatever be your phono stage decision you have to think that with stand alone phono stage units as the FMA the next stage where the signal must goes is a line preamps and you need at least the same quality design levels for that si... 
Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2
Dear @pani : Never had the opportunity not even to see it. I know very well the Kondo design estrategy and japanese unique way of thinking and I know very well the Kondo silver caps. Yes, for an all tube designs it’s not only very expensive but ... 
Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2
@mijostyn  : Directly from the Channel Dsite: "" also feature low noise that ranks among or better than the world's finest phono stages. Here is a comparison of measurements performed by Stereophile (including issue dates for verification) of the... 
Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2
@mijostyn  : Really? No, you are wrong. As almost always I don't post almost nothing the thread gentlemans/audiophiles can't corroborate. The L20 weigthed S/N is 88db and you can see it in the chart where Channel D made a comparisons with older B... 
Question about Cartridge Loading
@lewm  : You don't posted then that could means you do not make your work yet  changing inductance values to looks its critical issue ( as @imhififan posted. ). Here we go with examples using HC and know the cartridge bandwindth: L 0.5mH  and R 1... 
How to choose a cartridge?
Dear @holmz : First than all you need to define in precise way which are your main targets for the reproduction room/system quality levels. After that and your investigation and everything the same yes it's:  " Does one just flip a coin? "   o... 
Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2
Dear @drbond  :  In the analog system chain I think that the phono stage perhaps is the hardest challenge for any designer/manufacturer because they have to deal with design special characterisitcs that at some time has a intrinsecal relations shi... 
Question about Cartridge Loading
@lewm  : " cartridge was reviewed and the reviewer said performs just fine at 100 ohms that's is way out of your 10X rule. "   " lose some HF bandwidth.."  how much.Example?   Normally SPL goes a little lower. R.    
Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2
Dear @drbond  : " Thanks for the FM acoustic recommendation, but are there any other brands that you can also recommend, w.....""   There are a lot of phono stages to choose in between but my take is not exactly that but understand why exist a P... 
Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2
And yes, you can put on sale your today electronics in case that you decide to own " the best of the best " quality true performance levels. Nothing less.   R.  
Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2
Dear @drbond  : Agree, you need something better than Manley and An Ypsilon electronics. If you really are looking for the better quality performance levels and I mean better not diffeent the you must to go for and all FM Acoustics full electroni... 
Another “How to choose an arm” question
Dear @mijostyn  : "  There are times when vinyl wins. " Rigth. I don't know you but as time goes on I'm a little reluctant to use my time with all the protocolo need it to listen LPs against that " monkey " sliding the CD with out worring of noth... 
Another “How to choose an arm” question
Dear @holmz  : No, it's not contrary what is happening is that you and me are at different step in the ladder way to enjoy MUSIC. Your different threads/posts tells that with analog you are trying to go out of the " baby carry " when I'm already ... 
Subwoofer Amplifier Guidance
Dear @djohn  "  if it is feasible to use 1 of my 2 Pre Outs to run a Solid State Amp for the Rythmik F12 Sub solely. "   That's the way to use that self powered subs. You don't need other amp, the subs comes with a dedicated amp.   Regards and...