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Matching the cartridge to the phono stage
So much cool information here, I learned a ton. Thanks everyone. I think what I'm going to do is find a cartridge that fits my phono stage in the Luxman. I saw some people mention a match of Dynavector cartiridges, Benz, soundsmith. Some of them a... 
Matching the cartridge to the phono stage
Hi @mulveling wow...thanks for such a descriptive explanation. Do you have any suggestions of MC cartridges that sound great kinda like Hana SL ( I actually chose it by recommendation and also google research). I have not opened the cartridge so ... 
Matching the cartridge to the phono stage
Thanks @pindac .  I'm thinking of Rega Planar 6 with its standard tonearm with the Hana SL cart.   
Matching the cartridge to the phono stage
Thanks guys. Interesting that setting on the preamp is MC High output but you are recommending to use it for this cartridge. Btw the phono stage is Luxman L-509Z (integrated amp). I'm in the process of purchasing some of this stuff still but befor... 
Best way to integrate a subwoofer into Luxman Preamp + L-509X Integrated system?
Hi @atownkeep and @jsqt. Interesting solutions. I was just looking at the Luxman+AVR+Subs integration for both music and movies, etc. I am thinking about the Luxman integrated. I also have an SVS Micro 3000 sub. (city/small place).  @atownkeep I ... 
Luxman L-509Z Integrated Amplifier
@perkadin thanks for your response. Interesting as the dealers on ebay offered to include the step down transformer. But according to Paul McGowan of PS Audio he says that the transformer needs to be good quality and at 10x of the required power (... 
Luxman L-509Z Integrated Amplifier
It's crazy right ? :) That's what I think too. I mean I understand some markup but not almost double, that seems like a ripoff :)