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I´m looking for a linestage for my EAR 509´s monoblocks.
The input impedance of the 509´s is 25K
My first options are the following:
1. EAR 868 (used)
2. Coincident Statement Linestage (used)
I didn´t have the opportunity to hear any of them, so I would really appreciate advice on the choice.
Thank you all.
rafacampodonicoBe careful with the Manley as it has minimum gain of 45db max of 60db and with the input sensitivity of your EAR's being only 1.2v for full output, you could be very low on the volume control for very loud level playback leaving you with not much control, depending on your speakers sensitivity. Cheers George |
George, I'm pretty certain that the 45 db and 60 db gain specs stated in the website description of the Jumbo Shrimp are an error. They apparently apply to a phono input, which the Jumbo Shrimp doesn't even have. The manual indicates a very reasonable gain of 11.8 db. Gains of 45 or 60 db for a line stage would of course be ridiculous. Best regards, -- Al |
Al is right in that the 45 to 60 db of gain for the Manley has to be an error. That amount of gain is absurd to the point of insanity. There’s no way I believe that Manley would offer a line stage with over the top gain (unusable in practical terms)level. Now a Phono section (for MC cartridges) is a different matter. Rafael, I’ve owned the Coincident Statement Line Stage for 8 years and it is magnificent (truly top tier sound quality ) in my opinion. I wish you were able to audition one to determine if you find it suitable for your needs. I have no reason to doubt that the EAR or the Manley models (particularly the Neo Classic 300b) would be excellent options as well. There is no shortage of very good choices available to you in your stated price range in the used market or in some cases brand new as well. Good luck, Charles |
