@lewm : Other critical issue is its noise measured level for MC that's lower than 70db. Well you can't ask a lot more at that low market price.
R.
Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State
As title suggests, I am currently using a MC Cart - Etsuro Bordeaux and planning on adding an SUT. The TT is Garrard 301 with Reed 3P tonearm.
SUT under consideration,
1) Etsuro ET-U50
2) Swissonor PPP-PP Hashimoto HM7
3) EMIA Copper or Silver version
On top of my list is Leben RS-30EQ and Accuphase C-47.
Also planning on adding 2nd Reed tonearm with Miyajima Labs Zero or Infinity Cart. From a purist perspective, what would be your recommendation to get the best out of a mono cart.
Thank you!
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Dear @lalitk : A subjective learning approach and the objective one both have its own limits where at that limit point one approach needs a help by the other and then looking with both approaches we not only learn but in true can grow up in favor of our enjoyment and in favor of the quality levels of the MUSIC LP reproduction. Normally the gentlemans that go with only the subjective approach to take decisions are just followers of other audiophiles that have same stand alone subjective approach with out be aware of that limit point. With all respect I think that in this specific SUT issue your approach stays at its limit and with you just can’t elevate the quality analog reproduction in your room/system and my take here is that you need to show to your self ( not to other audiophiles including me. ) that open mind you are talking about. If we mix subjective and objective know-how/skills each one us will take way better audio decisions always along that we are really investing our money instead to just spend it. In this thread you already have almost all the objective true reasons why don’t use a SUT and why is better for the cartridge signal MUSIC a high gain active units. R. |
Update: I haven’t found Leben or Accuphase on used market yet but I did find a hidden gem straight from Japan. After spending a week, I am in complete ‘awe’ with this amazing phono that is allowing me to appreciate and enjoy my record collection at another level. With permalloy core wound transformer on board for Low and High MC and MM cartridges, Softone Model 4 proving its existence to be a worthy stablemate for my Etsuro Bordeaux (0.25mV). And a pair of 12AX7 aboard gives me plenty of drive to tube roll in very near future. Anyone looking for a tube phono under $1K should check out this phono. It’s a screaming bargain! |
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