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Calling all owners - Jasmine LP 2.0 MKII

I've got about 4 full day's use on mine but do not like what I hear.

Question: How dramatically does this phono preamp change throughout break-in?

I hear distortion (spittiness and splashy bass as if it is running out of power) and a flat soundstage.

I am using the stock power cord and umbilical.

I compared it to my other three phono preamps - Hagerman Bugle, V-LPS, Biotronics Control Systems Gestalt (outstanding and extremely rare). They all are much clearer and cleaner.

It must be mentioned that I requested the Ebay seller to provide a reduction in global gain since I have loads of it with my Project Sunrise II headphone amp. They added a switch on the rear that cuts gain by about 5 dB.
roth_s
bacobits1
103 posts
 
I also have the Jasmine LP2.0MKII. No problems the last 6 mo. at all, sounds mighty fine too. I had been through quite a few Phono Pre's. This replaced a Musical Surroundings Nova also a very good Phono. I had ran a Denon DL103R on the MC High gain side of the Jasmine and it worked quite well.
It's a nice sounding nicely made piece. I am currently playing with a Monolithic PA1 and HCb Phono. Enjoying this one too.
sbrownnw
693 posts
 
I am thinking of upgrading my Pro-ject tube phono box II to a Jasmine LP 2.0 MKII. Does anyone know how easy it is to tape off or disable the front script lighting?

I plan on using the Jasmine with either an Ortofon MC-3 turbo or an Ortofon MC 25 FL with my Pro-ject Xpression III and Pro-ject speed box.

Opinions / concerns?

TIA,

Scott
catama
81 posts
 
Can't weigh in on the Jasmine because I haven't heard one, but I was considering it at one time. Ended up getting the Vincent PHO-8 phonostage which is designed in a similar way (two units with separated power supply and connecting cord). Very happy with the sound coming out of the Vincent. It is dead quiet, projects a large soundstage and is crystal clear. If you're looking to switch, you may want to consider it. Otherwise, enjoy the Jasmine.
sbrownnw
693 posts
 
@Catama, your Vincent post sparked my interest. Anyone have an A/B comparison to the Jasmine?
jaspert
157 posts
 
It is dead easy to tape off the bright front script by removing the front acrylic plate and cover it on the inside. I just did it few minutes ago to cover all the words except the letter J. I had modded mine with better caps and resistor, only use it as MM stage matched with Audio Techinca AT-700 SUT. It is very good this way.
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