Need some help with Analog,Just Learning


I have a Pro ject X2 with a new Sumiko Low Songbird.An Allnic 1202 phono pre.I need some advice,i am wondering if i need an SUT or change cartridge to better match my pre? I would think the allnic is capable better sound quality than i am getting.On the other end i have QLN P3,GamuT DI200,exemplar preamp,Innous zen,playback designs mpd 6, Thank you Jred

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Assuming you have the table connected to the MC input and the correct (what sounds best) transformer settings dialled in on the Allnic, the only issue on a new setup is break-in time. The Allnic will take at least 50 hours to sound best. 

The Sumiko Low MC cartridge has an output of 0.5 mV - that should be more than adequate for the Allnic 1202 which has a max MC gain of 72 dB.  Some good info in article below -

https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2018/11/28/allnic-audio-h-1202-phono-stage

What is wrong with your "sound quality?" Do other program sources sound OK?

Thanks for the help fellows,The allnic was used,mijostyn i can wait to show my friend your workshop. I am getting a center image,but not much outside soundstage. I will add more later thanks