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| Step Up Transformer Question I would check the specs of your phono Stage’s Sensitivity. My McIntosh mx110z for instance, the MM Phono Input’s sensitivity is 3mv. Signal Strength: My cartridge’s output is 0.3mv. I use xFactor 18.27, thus signal strength to Phono MM input i... | |
| Audio Technica stylus upgrade New Cartridge? Mount and Align It? That’s Intimidating, BUT, u can do it! Rather than replace your stylus, knotscott’s suggestion of AT’s MM VM540ML is an excellent one, and a true upgrade. I recommend that cartridge all the time. I have one, som... | |
| Step Up Transformer Question Something wrong with the numbers 0.2 mv into 10x transformer is only 2mv signal out, that's too low for some/many phono inputs. Would cause volume controls near max, perhaps the volume control/circuit is noisy when raised so much. 10x is only +2... | |
| Step Up Transformer Question Yes, I posted a photo of the SUT I use above: Fidelity Research FRT-4 Zero Noise at any setting, or arm selection. My friend had some hum, Steve at VAS diagnosed it, the Grado cartridge that came with the Vintage JVC Turntable was the cause. He ... | |
| Goodbye Everyone audphile1 fsonicsmith Everyone, Thanks for the good thoughts and Happy Holidays to all. I'll have my Laptop in the hospital, don't know when they will let me use it. | |
| Step Up Transformer Question My Phono system already sounded great, with ’regular’ phono cables. When I bought my long tonearm, the Russian maker almost insisted I use this Ortofon https://www.audioadvice.com/ortofon-6nx-tsw-1010r-tonearm-cable That TT, I had been u... | |
| Audio Technica stylus upgrade Well, it’s the cartridges innards, and cantilever's suspension Ortofon talks about upgrades to Sapphire, then Boron being slightly better than Sapphire here’s a Boron upgrade Nude Shibata diamond on a boron cantilever Stylus The 2M Black LVB ... | |
| Audio Technica stylus upgrade Happy Holidays, You have a body that accepts a variety of stylus, and that means you do not need to re-align the cartridge body, a terrific advantage, if you do or especially if you do not have the skills or tools needed. Amazing Results means t... | |
| Happy Holidays to All Happy Holidays to Everyone. I'm Off to play some Christmas Music. | |
| Step Up Transformer Question Ortofon T30 SUT | |
| Step Up Transformer Question Simple right? It is, AFTER you have the chart of answers! SUT Info Charts I gathered Chart 2: Cartridge Column: my AT33PTG/II cartridge’s 0.3 mv signal strength and 10 ohm coil impedance is shown just change it to your cartridge’s numbers... | |
| Step Up Transformer Question SUT (they are tricky, I got help here, did research, scratched my head, learned this). Consider selected and future MC cartridges when choosing a SUT (or phono stage with MC): You need to know both the cartridge’s signal strength AND it's coil's... | |
| Any Experience with Cary's AIOS ALL-IN-ONE MUSIC SYSTEM a recent thread about all-in-one https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/i-m-looking-for-an-sleek-integrated-amp-under-15k | |
| Will audio gear be ok in unheated house I'm not suggesting a toy heater. entire homes have electric baseboard heat, they are left on low for winters all over the world, Countless people from the North East go to Florida for the winters quickie search, this one is plug, or approved for... | |
| What would you do? Definitely Tube Preamp I only recommend what I have owned, this Vintage McIntosh mx110z Tube Tuner/Preamp is the best one I ever owned. If something happened, I would get another one without considering anything else. here's one, no wood case li... |