Why don’t you just try another cartridge if the sound of Hanna is harsh to your ears ? This is a nature of MC. Find a better cartridge, probably MM or MI type. The sound goes from the cartridge.
Help with phono amp upgrade
Hello: Need some input from those in the know. My current system:
Mesa Tigris tube amp
ifi phono pre
Sansui 2050c ( older belt drive table) with Hana SL cartridge.
question: i feel as though the IFi is very quiet and clear, but at times a bit harsh. I’m thinking of buying
a used Sutherland PhD to improve the harshness in my system. I’ve got around 2k to spend. Yes, i know the table is old, but it sounds sweet and haven’t jumped at a new one... yet...
thanks ,
Mesa Tigris tube amp
ifi phono pre
Sansui 2050c ( older belt drive table) with Hana SL cartridge.
question: i feel as though the IFi is very quiet and clear, but at times a bit harsh. I’m thinking of buying
a used Sutherland PhD to improve the harshness in my system. I’ve got around 2k to spend. Yes, i know the table is old, but it sounds sweet and haven’t jumped at a new one... yet...
thanks ,
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I would recommend you try IFI's new power supply with your Ifi Iphono. I had the Iphono2 and it is quite a bit better then the original. Really hard to beat for anything less then $1000. The new power supply is not very expensive well under $100 and worth trying. Also I've read good results with pairing it with their Tube stage buffer. now that said... If your going to spend $2k I'd highly recommend you read the review I wrote last week here when I compared the Gold Note ph10 ( $1500ish)Audionote Kit ( $2000) and the Allnic 1202 ($3800). I would also like to add in these the Manley Chinook as another excellent option in that price range. I own the PH10 and its a wonderful Phono stage and for the money one of the best I've heard for under $2k. I'd also say the AudioNote kit phono stages (there is three) are surprisingly wonderful sounding. |
Really hard to beat for anything less then $1000. Well, i disagree. Tried both: Chinese iPhono 2 and Australian JLTi mk4 side by side. The iPhono was creamed by JLTi mk4 which was $750 new incl. shipping. Now JLTi made mk5 with special power supply for AUD 1450 = USD 1030 including shipping worldwide from the manufacturer directly. Amazing deal and great support fom the manufacturer. JLTi brand has a long hystory in High-End audio, anyone remember Allen Wright ? The iPhono often sold defective, even after defective unit was replaced by a brand new unit, the buyer noticed it’s defective again (i’ve posted the links in another thread). This is a poor quality product, because it was Made in China. However, some units are OK, they are not all defective for sure. The iPhono indeed a bit bright for MC cartridges. |
Why not try another canadian product ? - Simaudio Moon I have the LP5.3 RS phono stage and it will probably be the last one I buy - silent operation - nice balanced sound - very detailed - exceptional dynamic performance - very configurable The more recent 310LP is basically the same model - just a bit more configurable https://simaudio.com/en/product/neo-310lp-phono-preamplifier/ Check for previously enjoyed models - you can sometimes get a bargain You do not need to get the external power supply - just use a good power cable + good interconnects to get best results Regards - Steve |
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