I agree with S. In that range, the Dynavector is very tough to beat.
help me pick a phono preamp.
Ok I just purchased a VPI Scout with Grado Sonata 0.5mv combo here on Audiogon. I now need a little help picking a phono stage. What I don't quite understand is "input load", how do you match that? What about gain? Budget around $1200 Any help appreciated. Thanks
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the dynavector can easily be ordered though music direct...here's the link(disclaimer: i'm not associated with them in any way other than being a satisfied customer who ordered mine through them...) dynavector p-75 |
If you want to experiment/learn about the effect of load settings, try the Phonomena (is that how you spell it?) It has all sorts of easy-to-use settings for different loads and gains. It sounds mighty good, too. Once you decide what load is best (gain is less important, once you have enough, say with a MC), try a few other brands with matching loads. I'm using the Musical Fidelity A3CR preamp. I think the X-LPS should sound about the same. TJ |
I just put together an analog rig using a Grado Statement Sonata (0.5 mV output) w/the Scout/JMW9 combo and the Grado PH-1 phono pre. I'm using the setting for low output cart. and have gain problems... I'm well past 12 o'clock on my ARC LS16-II to get decent volume, which introduces a large amount of background noise from the tube pre-amp. The PH1 is supposed to be 56 dB of gain (yes, I've tried the little switch on the bottom and I am on the right setting, not the 40dB setting), wondering what I'm doing wrong here... If I switched from phono to CD on the pre-amp without adjusting the volume, I'd blow my ears out. Any ideas? |
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