Want to make sure I have the correct settings for my phono pre-amp
Hello,
So I have a Jolida JD9 II phono pre-amp.
I have a Hana SL MC Cart. This Cartridge calls out for >400ohms for the impedance.
I have the following settings set on the Jolida:
- 1000ohm for the impedance
- Using the High Output for the interconnect (since the Cart is low output and according to the instructions). The manual states to use these outputs for Integrateds and line stage pre-amps
- For the Voltage Gain dip switches: set to MC Low
The Impedance setting of 1000ohms, I know I can try different settings but for the other settings, I believe that is what I am supposed to use according to the instructions but wanted to see if anyone else has used this phono pre-amp or have any opinions.
Using the high outputs definitely sets the gain really high as on my Integrated, I turn up the volume just a couple of notches and the music is already pretty loud.
Thnx
It seems you've been wrestling with this since March 2021? https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/settings-for-the-jolida-phono-preamp-jd9-ii These specs seem a bit odd to me. 60dB gain is usually for a MC cart with output around 0.5mV. 36-42db is more consistent with MM gain. I've never seen MM gain that high before. Accordingly the MC High and Low gain on this phono all seem really high. Clearly I'm missing something here or this phono is meant to be paired with a really low gain amp? |
I have this preamp too, do not follow the instructions. You need to try all the different combinations and listen for the best to suit yourself. Now I know this can be a pain, however it can be done on the fly and if you can get a helper to manage the switches, it should go smoothly. It is easy to eliminate some settings as they just won't sound right. |
