tketcham
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| Dynavector 20XL Hi, K, it might be an azimuth problem. I've had some distortion (not really "static" though) show up with a DV-20XL when the azimuth was off. Resetting azimuth solved the problem.You shouldn't be hearing anything harsh with that new 20XL. It sound... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Hi, Lewm, I didn't offer the Jadis as a reference, Axel mentioned it in his initial post. I checked some prices and one their premium designs (JP80MC) was approaching $20,000 USD. That's when I retracted my suggestion of the Reflex as an example o... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Hi, Axel, it makes sense that newcomers to vinyl would benefit from using MM cartridges initially. And having a high quality, affordable (but dedicated) MM phono stage would be something they could continue to use as they upgraded the turntable an... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Hi, Lewm, it was my first reply to Axel that mentioned the Reflex as a dedicated MM phono preamp. And it was also me that too quickly dismissed the Reflex as not being in the same league as a preamp costing multiples of the Reflex. After seeing wh... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Thank you for the reply, Raul. You and the others have been kind in answering all my questions. Based on what I've learned here I feel comfortable that I can make more informed decisions in future phono preamp purchases. Compromises abound in audi... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Hi, Raul, I was wondering about the design of the 3160: What level of gain is bult into the LOMC side of the preamp? It seems that 60 dB or so is the typical level of gain for many (most?) LOMC stages and I was curious what you use in the 3160. Th... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Hi, Axel, it was this comment that I probably misunderstood: "I have the idea that Raul will be the person to explain to you in his words why he has opted for two **dedicated** phono-pre option in his 3160 and NOT a one-serves-all (just with a jum... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Hi, Lewm, nicely stated explanation. And after reading Raul's responses again I see what was implied, that convenience may override preamp performance. I can certainly understand the convenience factor.But Axel, I'm confused a bit by your comment ... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Oops. Meant to include a thank you to Axel and Lewm for answering with understandable information. And Axel, I didn't intend to sidetrack the thread with my question about dedicated MC phono preamps. Just seemed like a similar question in that hav... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? This thread has been informative and I'm better understanding some of the nuances of phono stage design, both MM and MC architecture.And I'm beginning to see the value in having a dedicated MC phono preamplifier if LOMC cartridges are preferred. W... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Hi, Axel and Lewm. My comment on the need for separate MC phono stages is based on Axel's comment that a SUT degrades the signal, thus my assumption that a dedicated phono preamp (for a specific range of LOMC parameters) would be a better way to h... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Lewm, my mistake for not including the intended recipient in my post. (I don't post here at Audiogon very often so am not used to the continuous thread format.) I was trying to get a sense from Axel (and others) if it was worth the added expense o... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? So it seems that a quality SUT, or, a high quality dedicated MC phono stage, is the key for MC cartridges. Since MC cartridge designs include a fairly wide range of output voltages and internal impedances, and thus gain and loading requirements, i... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Ah, now we have a reference. What you suggest seems reasonable for a manufacturer to offer for sale. (You would certainly know better than I.) But I think you answered your own question as to why they don't: The lack of offerings is most likely a ... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Hi, Axel. Given the replies to the original post, I'll let my first question stand: To what level of "top" phono stage are you referring? The discussion seems to be about phono stages in the range of $1000 to $2000 USD and thus, the Graham Slee Re... |