I’ve received the DB Systems DBP-6 MC Phono Resistor Loading Kit and I can now load the Decca Reference at both 33k and 15k (both at
220pF).
I did some listening at 33k last night and will listen at 15k tonight.
The kit is to be used for experimentation rather than as a permanent part of the system. So far, there are some things that I don't like about the presentation (a little 'processed' sounding with less air, space, breath of life and aliveness to it -- like SS or digital as opposed to the analogue/SET experience I'm used to) but I'm not sure if that is because of the loading itself or because the signal is now going through some inferior wire, resistor, cap, and connectors. Perhaps the components in the kit need to burn in(?)
Having said this, there are definitely some huge sonic benefits that I'm hearing but I don't want to go into detail on those before I really get acquainted with the changes.
I did some listening at 33k last night and will listen at 15k tonight.
The kit is to be used for experimentation rather than as a permanent part of the system. So far, there are some things that I don't like about the presentation (a little 'processed' sounding with less air, space, breath of life and aliveness to it -- like SS or digital as opposed to the analogue/SET experience I'm used to) but I'm not sure if that is because of the loading itself or because the signal is now going through some inferior wire, resistor, cap, and connectors. Perhaps the components in the kit need to burn in(?)
Having said this, there are definitely some huge sonic benefits that I'm hearing but I don't want to go into detail on those before I really get acquainted with the changes.