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| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Oops. Meant to include a thank you to Axel and Lewm for answering with understandable information. And Axel, I didn't intend to sidetrack the thread with my question about dedicated MC phono preamps. Just seemed like a similar question in that hav... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? This thread has been informative and I'm better understanding some of the nuances of phono stage design, both MM and MC architecture.And I'm beginning to see the value in having a dedicated MC phono preamplifier if LOMC cartridges are preferred. W... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Hi, Axel and Lewm. My comment on the need for separate MC phono stages is based on Axel's comment that a SUT degrades the signal, thus my assumption that a dedicated phono preamp (for a specific range of LOMC parameters) would be a better way to h... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Lewm, my mistake for not including the intended recipient in my post. (I don't post here at Audiogon very often so am not used to the continuous thread format.) I was trying to get a sense from Axel (and others) if it was worth the added expense o... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? So it seems that a quality SUT, or, a high quality dedicated MC phono stage, is the key for MC cartridges. Since MC cartridge designs include a fairly wide range of output voltages and internal impedances, and thus gain and loading requirements, i... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Ah, now we have a reference. What you suggest seems reasonable for a manufacturer to offer for sale. (You would certainly know better than I.) But I think you answered your own question as to why they don't: The lack of offerings is most likely a ... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Hi, Axel. Given the replies to the original post, I'll let my first question stand: To what level of "top" phono stage are you referring? The discussion seems to be about phono stages in the range of $1000 to $2000 USD and thus, the Graham Slee Re... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Should have done my homework... The Reflex isn't even in the same league as a Jadis.But for those on a budget, I guess the Reflex is one (dedicated MM stage) to consider.Tom | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? To what level of "top" phono stage are you referring? The Graham Slee Reflex is a dedicated MM phono stage. (Yes, you can use HOMC cartridges with it but it's designed specifically for MM cartridges.)Tom | |
| Record Sleeve Recommendation Hi, Myles. Yes, the flexibility of the HDPE sleeve alone is a drawback. The HDPE sleeves with the paper insert panel(the "Ultimate") sold by Sleeve City would be ideal if the dimensions were corrected. They provide the benefits of the HDPE materia... | |
| Record Sleeve Recommendation You just can't win! nt | |
| Record Sleeve Recommendation I got a great suggestion from over at Vinyl Asylum: Just fold the corners in on one edge. The sleeves slide in much easier. There are always a few jackets that were manufactured too narrow but for most of them the trick works great.I'll mention ag... | |
| Record Sleeve Recommendation Mofi, don't know if you're refering to Sleeve Town/Sleeve City's "Diskeeper Ultimate Audiophile Inner Sleeves" mentioned in Myles' article, but I wasn't impressed with them. They could be fantastic sleeves for the money but they were designed/manu... | |
| Record Sleeve Recommendation The only record sleeves I would now purchase are the Mobile Fidelity (inner) sleeves. They are more expensive but they work as intended and the quality control tends to be more consistent than sleeves from other sources. The poly-lined paper sleev... | |
| Upgrading Music Hall 2.2 tone arm. Hi, Jerry,Yes, I was thinking you were talking about a LP12 and not the budget Basik. My apologies. I do agree that the mmf-2.2 is a decent turntable for the money, especially since the tonearm upgrade. And I believe we agree that if Rod is lookin... |