Hi, I have Audio Research PH-5 Phon and looking for Good Catridge suggestion. I am using Dynavector XX-2 MK II but dont have enough gain. Here is rest of my system
VPI Classic 1 Audio Research REF 3 pre Amp Parasound JC1 Amps Vandersteen 5A Speakers
Like anything in the signal path, there is a chance of degradation. The better quality transformers are quite good. Dynavector is supposed to make a very good quality transformer but I have no personal experience with it. Just read others' opinions.
Get in touch with John Rutan at Audioconnection in New Jersey. I would certainly trust him for suggestions. He's an Audio Research dealer and one of the foremost experts on Vandersteen...a winning match for you. John is a wonderful guy to speak to.
I have been reading various posts including this one, and I have a question in regards to gain. I also have the PH5 but my linestage is the LS5 Mk2 which has variable gain of 12 or 30db.
So would this combination work with the xx2 mk2 or is the gain really needed on the phono pre side?
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