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help me remove noise from my vinyl setup
thanks, all. i just cannot get the noise down to a satisfiable level. i looked into SUT but i have heard from some experts that they require cartridges with low impedance, and the 47K of the grado is way too high. so it would mean buying a new low... 
help me remove noise from my vinyl setup
thanks for your insight. trying another low-output cartridge is not really an option i have, unless i buy one. i have some high-output Grado's and there is less noise.so you think it is the cartridge and not the phono pre-amp? both are grados ;) i... 
help me remove noise from my vinyl setup
i heard back from Grado that the cartridge "has .4 mv output and an output impedance of 47K."from the very limited knowledge i've so far picked up, it seems that a SUT wouldn't work with that impedance.... 
help me remove noise from my vinyl setup
yeah the impedance is 2 ohms right? thanks for the link i'll check them out. 
help me remove noise from my vinyl setup
i have heard from someone else that "The Sonata has an output of 47k ohms and any SUT will also add reflected impedance. The Sonata can only be used with a Head Amp. No SUT will work with it."what should i buy? 
help me remove noise from my vinyl setup
i am looking through some SUT's around here. i need some clarification on specifications. like load impedance or something.my cartridge says it has "Imput Load 47K" and "Resistance 2".i see some SUT's have selection switches, also. "bypass"? "pass... 
help me remove noise from my vinyl setup
thanks.can anyone recommend a SUT for my setup? i honestly don't have any experience with them. i'm sure i can pick up a few things by reading various threads around here, but i always appreciate some first-hand recommendation based on my current ... 
help me remove noise from my vinyl setup
thanks. i've talked this through with grado, and i've even had the pre-amp examined and refurbished by them, so it is operating correctly.a higher output cartridge (like a reference sonata) would not be as detailed as the current statement sonata,... 
Technics SL1200: standard overhang gauge or MintLP
i have an sl1200 with the upgraded, fluid-damped arm from KABUSA, i think it is the same length as the stock arm. i also am using a different headshell than the technics one. would the mint protractor still pertain to my setup? if so, is there any... 
help me remove noise from my vinyl setup
hi again. sorry i wasn't clear. the recording i provided a link to *isn't* surface noise. the turntable is turned off, and the arm is at rest. rather, it is is electrical noise. i just mentioned the sound card because that is what i used to make t...