clio09
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| Phono Stage - Passive Pre- Amp: Results?? Same as Ozzy62, except my K&K phonostage and K&K TVC with S&B transformers are a two box set-up. My phonostage has 64db of gain for MC and I've used it with cartridges ranging from .3mV to .8mV. The input sensitivity of my amp is .8V a... | |
| Tube dacs $2k You may want to look into the Monarchy M24 tube DAC. Very smmoth and great value at its price point. I'd also recoomend looking at the numerous NOS DACs out there. | |
| Passive preamp for Tube Amp? Try a TVC, especially those that use S&B transformers like the Bent or K&K (which is the one I have). I've been using one with a 2V digital source, a phono stage with 64db of gain, and an amp with 67K input impedance. Amazing transparency,... | |
| Dynavector XV1s loading & phono If you're looking for a nice step-up transformer and don't want to break the bank the K&K step-up that uses Lundahl transformers is a bargain ($300 assembled). I used one with a Hagerman Trumpet phono stage with great results. Made me forget a... | |
| Searching for a Pre-Amp?? The Joule LA-100 MkIII is a good preamp to look into if you want something slightly warm and very musical. It is in your price range used. | |
| Kubala Sosna and Virtual Dynamics - Similar?? I had a bear of a time getting my Master speaker cables in the system. I wasn't entirely confident in the gripping ability of the spades and really had to tighten them down on the binding post, as well as position the cables properly to ensure the... | |
| Fascinating TT-review Great article. Having just bought a Scheu Analog Premier MkII I found the information very interesting, especially tonearm arm options. | |
| How to ship a Sota Sapphire without original box? Sound advice from the previous posters. Call Donna and by a set of new boxes with the packing instructions. Make sure to ship the dust cover (if you have it) separately. However, even with the above referenced materials things can still go awry wh... | |
| RidgeStreetAudio Poiema 3 IC'S? John,When I put the Z-der block back in my system after about a month haitus, the improvements I heard were related to clarity and focus. More detail and better image stability. As I mentioned, I thought there was an improvement upon first putting... | |
| RidgeStreetAudio Poiema 3 IC'S? I use a Z-der block on my transport it made an improvement. I really didn't know how much of one until I took it out for a bit due to a component swap. It's back in now and doing its thing quite well. I'm considering getting one for my DAC as well... | |
| Joule Preamps? Paul, yes I also feel it's a bit self indulgent, but listening to a lot of different components makes the hobby fun. Right now I rotate a couple of preamps and a few digital sources in my system, not to mention cable swapping. I did have a chance ... | |
| Joule Preamps? Pubul57, I totally understand what you are saying. I own Spendor 1/2e speakers and they are neutral, so going from a Joule LA-100 MkIII to a K&K TVC had me a bit worried that I would lose too much of the magic in my system. Well it turns out I... | |
| Flat Speaker Cables Second the Alpha Core Goertz. Make sure you get the zobels if you buy them. | |
| Joule Preamps? Pubul57, I would not say that my TVC is warmer than the LA-150 MkI, just that it is a tad warmer than most passive preamps. If you like the Placette as much as you indicate, I don't think the LA-150 MkI is going to cut it for you. Yes it is neutra... | |
| Tube Phono kits Divo, I wouldn't say the K&K easily surpasses the Hargerman Trumpet. I have had both in my system and each has its positives and negatives in comparison to one another. Overall the differences were pretty subtle. The K&K SE is quieter, wit... |