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How much gain is needed in a Phono Preamp for a 0.2 to 0.3mv low output moving coil?
I bid on a Pass XP 15 but did not bid high enough. Is anyone familiar with the Pass Xono?  How would you compare the Xono to the EAR 864P? I have read what I could find. Can the output on the ear be adjusted or is it set?  
How much gain is needed in a Phono Preamp for a 0.2 to 0.3mv low output moving coil?
Thanks again, I keep reading all the good words regarding the AT Art9. When I owned audio stores years ago we sold AT cartridges along with Grado, Denon, and Shure. The best one AT made was $150 and had a Shabata stylus. Compared to the others we ... 
How much gain is needed in a Phono Preamp for a 0.2 to 0.3mv low output moving coil?
I try hard to make a good decision, so I don't have to go thru a bucket of cash trying to get things correct. That is why I started this post. I read reviews just to get a feel for the products but hearing from everybody on Audiogon that have the ... 
How much gain is needed in a Phono Preamp for a 0.2 to 0.3mv low output moving coil?
"Thank You" everyone for the help. I have been away from this so long I will probably never catch up. I am constantly learning things and finding new products. I had looked at the Herron and the ARC Ref. but the price set me back a little. I had n... 
How much gain is needed in a Phono Preamp for a 0.2 to 0.3mv low output moving coil?
Thank you swampwalker, I checked out the chart and it helps a bunch. I didn't want to make a phono purchase and have it limit which cartridge I could use. Most of the cartridges I have looked at are 0.3 or less so I need to find a Phono with at le... 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
Update, I purchased an ARC Ref 5SE and a Ref 75 amp. It has to come from one coast to the other and hopefully it will arrive in tact. I will probably upgrade the B&W's to a larger model speakers and may have to get a larger amp or get another ... 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
I have missed 2 Ref 3 over the last week. I am going to make an offer on an ARC 5SE and hope I get it. I have also been looking at the ARC 75 and 75SE. Is the SE worth the difference in money? I ordered a VPI turntable and was wondering what phono... 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
When hooking a DAC to my computer I can use USB and I also see an optical connection near my speaker jack. Which is better to use to get the siginal to the DAC? 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
I have read and heard from you'll that the ARC LS 25 MKll is a good pre amp in the lower price range. I know the ARC  Ref 2mkll and the Ref 3 are better. They seem to never show up for sale. Why not consider the LS 26 and LS 27 over the LS 25? Jus... 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
I am in Virginia, not Pasadena. I have checked locally but there was never an ARC dealer close. This area is mostly McIntosh because there were a couple of us selling them. The closest ARC dealer does not stock much anymore. They are more into A/V... 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
I have looked at the VT 100 MKIII (it has XLR inputs) over the other 2 models and the Ref 75. What is your opinion on the 2 amps. 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
I went thru the B&O (new caps, belts, and lub. It is a good table but I am going to keep it with the video system. I have beem looking at turntables and phono preamps. Vpi is high on the list and also Music Hall, Rega, and Thorens. I have not ... 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
I can't say I am converted but the older I get some things are just easier. I was so thankful the preamps had a remote. Learning about digital DAC and Streamers is very confusing, but I will figure it out. "I hope" 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
We sold McIntosh at the store years ago. I actually went to the factory In NY. Showed us around for 2 days. What I remember the most is they took us all out to dinner and ordered for us. Out comes a piece of Prime Rib so big I though they were goi... 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
I am trying to get rid of, at least part of the rope. When I started my quest to play records again, I was not aware of the advances that had been made in digital music. I can remember the first time I compared a CD (2 by oversampling) to a record...