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Yet another contender for my Klyne 6PE: ARC PH5

Hi,
still interested in a new phonostage, I bumped in a preowned ARC PH5.
would it better my Klyne 6PE ? if so, under which respects ?

rest of my amplification is ARC LS25/II + ARC 100.2

another question: I see PH5 has a single gain value of 57.5db (if I don't go wrong): would it be a good match with my Lyra Delos ? I think it would, but then again: what if I change cartridge ? I mean: what 'kind' of cartridge should I go for ? medium output MC only ?
that gain looks to low (to me, at least) for a very low output MC and maybe too high for a HO MC or a MM. am I wrong ?

thanks, ciao
daniele
daniele_g
zd542
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"still interested in a new phonostage, I bumped in a preowned ARC PH5.
would it better my Klyne 6PE ? if so, under which respects ?"

I'd like to know myself. Since you have both preamps to compare, maybe you could listen to them and post some comments.

"that gain looks to low (to me, at least) for a very low output MC and maybe too high for a HO MC or a MM. am I wrong ?"

Use either a high output MC or a MM cart. If you want to use your Lyra you'll need to get a head amp.
daniele_g OP
81 posts
 
A headamp ? What do you mean ?
I know by experience that 57-58 db is almost right for the Deloa.
I beg your pardon but I can't get your point (my fault).
daniele_g OP
81 posts
 
Moreover: I don't have both, I have the Klyne and have the chance of buying a preowned ARC PH5.
I would not ask for comments otherwise.
zd542
5,339 posts
 
"I bumped in a preowned ARC PH5."

It kind of sounds like you bumped one into your system. I don't know you meant something else. Your Delos is 6mv. That's a low output cart. The PH5 isn't made for such a low output cart. You should use a HOMC or a MM. Head amp= SUT, sorry. The ARC is fairly entry level component. If you are going to use a tube phono stage with a low output cart, it needs to be something really good. The Kline you have now is a much better match for the Delos.
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