Phono stage inquiry

Thanks again for the replies guys.

@lewm  it's interesting you say that because I have increased the gain setting to 100. Even though, I would have thought it should still be fairly quiet...

@almarg  here are the specs -

RIAA curve accuracy: 17Hz – 20.5Khz +/- 0.2dB or better

Frequency response: 5Hz – 62Khz +/- 1.0dB

Working band: 15Hz – 60Khz

MM Gain: 40dB @ 47Kohm

MC Gain 50dB - 72dB to suit all 0.15 – 2.5mV cartridges

Cartridge Loading 50ohm - 47Kohm in 6 steps

THD+N: 0.002%

My pre is a Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE stage 2... I have contacted EJ & asked about the crosstalk.

With all due respect I don't see how you could have increased the gain setting to 100dB (unless you modified the circuit) since it's only adjustable to a maximum of 72dB.

Dear @infection : No, certainly is not normal that hiss/hum you are experienced with your PS ( especially at that " moderated " SPLs. ) that even has a lower noise level than the top of the line Reference in Whest catalog. You unit must be totally silent by design.

So exist a problem in your unit that it's out of specs or contaminated from other audio system link. The hum could be a ground loop or maybe the orientation of the IC phono cable.

Anyway, exist a trouble down there.

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.