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Audible Illusions M--Are you using built-in phono or external phono preamp?

Hello, 

re: Audible Illusions M3B...I feel the built-in phono input is not as dynamic as the other line stages, CD,DAT,etc.

The volume is much lower but more importantly the dynamics are reduced and do not improve with an increase of volume. Yes it gets louder but it's missing something.

I am using a mid-priced Pro-ject TT with Sumiko Bluepoint 2 MC cartridge, 2.5mV. 

Although not the best stuff ,i still feel a a little disappointed. Would an external phono preamp resolve this issue?

Or i am expecting too much from vinyl?

thanks guys

mike

ps: this preamp otherwise is spectacular!!!!!

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stereo5
6,384 posts
 
I agree with tooblue.  I have owned all 3 iterations of this preamp;  original Modulus 3, Modlus3A and Modulus3B.  The phono preamp is of excellent and very high end quality.  I suffered with the dual volume controls because the phono preamp was so great.  Something is wrong somewhere.
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mikepaul OP
223 posts
 
Hi guys thanks.. all are new.
......the preamp ,TT  with cartridge are brand new. This is my 1st TT experience so I do not have a comparison.  I did not audition. I will double check all connections I guess. What is throwing me off is the preamp sounds fabulous on CD and DAC/streamer inputs.

mike

tooblue
1,927 posts
 
Settle in and give this setup at least 100 hours before judging, bear with it and I believe after the burn in you will just slip into enjoying the sound.
analogluvr
859 posts
 
Not a big fan of that cartridge. 
raymonda
855 posts
 
I have a 3a with mm section. My AcousTech ph1 premium, with op amp upgrades blows it away. However, since I run LOMC's I really have no use for the mm section in the 3a. When I have run HOMC, my AcouSTech still out performs it. 

That at being said, it is not bad and will respond to tube choice. I do find it a bit lifeless and lacking a bit but it will do when matched with a good cartridge. Further, I can't say I'm a fan of the BPS. To me they lack any organic timbre and bit hard and grainy. I owned one a sold it.
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