mbzmeister
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| Project Tube Box DS2 vs. Hagerman Audio Trumpet MC I'm running the Trumpet MC paired with Hana ML cartridge based on recommendations from a friend who is a true guru in setting up phono sections. He claims the Trumpet MC competes with phono stages at much higher costs making it a true "over-achie... | |
| What phono preamp are you using? @bkeskeI would agree it sounds surprisingly good with the wall wart and if you're stock tubes are working well, probably leave those alone too. Mine no matter what order I placed the 4x 12ax7 tubes, I had a balance issue so I ordered up matched g... | |
| What phono preamp are you using? @bekeske Jim's response makes sense and compares well with my contact. He of course recommended checking with Jim to be sure. His thoughts were it should be okay. The tubes would likely run a bit hotter and thus might cut tube life a little sh... | |
| What phono preamp are you using? "Did you get the 15-16V unit?" I did get the 15-16V unit. I've kept it at the 15V setting. 1 volt isn't a big jump in potential. I'm guessing it wouldn't cause an immediate catastrophic failure. It could be that the unit would be operating o... | |
| What phono preamp are you using? Icon Audio PS1.2 MC with NOS Telefunken tubes - sounds great with the Tele tubes and Hana ML series cart @ 200 ohm load. With the NOS Tele tubes (not new anymore) running $400 - $500 each now I thought I'd try a Hagerman Trumpet MC. It's still b... |