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    Denon HA500: Channel Imbalance, Hum, ETC

    Hi all. Picked up some gear from a local guy who's unloading some unused kit. He's very careful with his components and tends to only buy from other enthusiasts and audiophiles. When gear isn't working functioning, he usually sends it to a reputed shop in my area (Los Angeles). This is just...
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    Kenwood KA-9100 - phono input(s) for MC or MM?

    Hello, I'm searching since a few days but I find no answer: The KA-9100 has two phono inputs. A friend told me one is for a MM the other for a MC cartridge. Sadly I find nothing in the manual or somewhere else. Is this true? Or are both inputs for MM (or MC)? Thanks a lot for any help. Peter
  3. davstev

    Gain requirements: Ultra LOMC cartridges

    Hi all, In the past, I've used a selection of MM and MC cartridges. However, just recently, for cheap I acquired an ultra low output MC, a MC-20 by ortofon, and it needs a re-tip. The output is super low: 0.07mV. (This is the MK1 version, with the purple/blue body, circa 1980, much lower than...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • cartridge gain head amp lomc mc moving coil ortofon phono step up transformer sut
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. Tyler Prock

    Mas 1 mc phono preamp

    Ever heard of it? Me neither. But really if anyone knows anything it would be appreciated a local shop that I do business with has one and He will let me take ur home tomorrow to compare to me current mc phono pre. The only thing I could find on it was that it may have been from a diy company...
  5. Sglaw461

    MC402 FACEPLATE

    Can anyone give me an idea of how to remove the aluminium side rails on this amp? I have removed the faceplate and the 3 screws that hold them in place but they will not move. I'm starting to suspect they are glued to the glass. Any help would be appreciated.
    • Sglaw461
    • Thread
    • faceplate mc mc402 mcintosh side rails siderail siderails
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
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    Jadis JP80MC info needed

    Hello friends. So I made my Defy 7 work, and it sounds great. But now my vintage JP80MC has developed noise in the left channel only of its MC stage. It’s “motor-boating”, which to me indicates either a bad capacitor, or a bad regulator. On my unit regulator markings are sanded off. On later...
    • marknoir
    • Thread
    • jadis mc motorboating oscillation phono stage power supply preamplifier regulator
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tube Audio
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    Moving coil cart current setup

    Howdy! I’m brand new to the forum. I’ve been slowly building my hifi turntable setup which consists of a Technics sl1200, Denon 103r moving coil cart, an Emotiva usp-1, an my most recent purchase of an Emotiva XPA-2 gen 2. Since moving toward a MC cart I’ve had issues with low volume. I figured...
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    Audio Technica AT OC9 or f7/f2/f3 for original Rega Planar 2 w RB250?

    Hi all, I've got a vintage Rega Planar 2 on the way and I'm in the market for a budget MC cartridge for it, since I have two amps here with decent (I'm told) MC stages (Tandberg 3012, Nakamichi SR4A), and I've never tried an MC cart. I've done a lot of reading already and pretty much narrowed...
    • Depthgrammar
    • Thread
    • at cartridge audio technica elliptical stylus mc microline moving coil rb250 rega planar 2
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
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    Mcintosh MA6450 stopped working

    hello, I am new to the audio world. I was given a McIntosh MA6450, I have had it for two years and the other day the front panel lights went out and so did the sound. The led lights still work but there is no sound coming out of the speakers. Anyway I can test what went wrong? Thank you
  10. Bob Clay

    Best MC capable Tube Preamp?

    Morning AK Just moved into the realm of MC carts and needless to say i am blown away on a multiple levels. This is a whole new world to me. I am looking for some guidance on what you buys think are the best Tube Preamps under $500? Right now i just have the Project Phono Box S. For the...
  11. seaneee

    Step Up Transformer options/advice for MC Blue Point no.2 cart

    Hey all. Looking for some advice to give my Blue Point no.2 a little boost. I'm running it through a Luxman SQ38Ds tube amp — the one without the internal transformer. Even though the amp is technically supposed to handle MC carts, it's a little on the quiet side. So looking for some options...
    • seaneee
    • Thread
    • blue point no.2 luxman sq38ds mc step up transformer sumiko
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Turntables
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    Inexpensive phono pre-amps

    I noticed that when I use different cartridges (although using the same stereo receiver and TT) the ones with 'lower' mv outputs need to have more 'volume knob' applied to achieve the same listening level. It is not a MAJOR variation--but I DO notice a difference. I run all MM/MI...
    • tommieboy
    • Thread
    • mc moving magnet phono inputs preamps turnables
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. joshvito

    MC Phono Pre Noise Floor

    I have a Parasound zPhono preamp that I run in MC mode. While I think the audio it produces is very good for its price point ($200). There is also a lot of noticable static/noise from the unit. When music is loud, it is mostly not noticable. However, you can hear it in between sides and during...
  14. sydbar81

    Yamaha CA-2010 - MC Impedance

    I'm trying to ascertain the specification of the MC Impedance for the CA-2010. Service manual states 10ohm impedance, 50μV sensitivity. I'm considering a Audio Technica OC9-mlii and am not sure if I need a SUT. I spoke with Audio Technica and they seem baffled by the spec listed for the...
    • sydbar81
    • Thread
    • ca-2010 impedance mc yamaha
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Yamaha
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    Powered sub with MAC1500?

    So I was gifted a JBL E150P powered Sub-woofer this past week... The sub is capable of functioning with an amplified source from my MAC1500 and then connecting my B&O P45 speakers to the sub. My gut says don't do it (and lots of cable pulling to try it). Am I going lose all the qualities I...
    • sunnbumm
    • Thread
    • mac1500 macintosh mc powered speaker sub woofer
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  16. 75TUBES

    75TUBES

    • Jruff00
    • Media item
    • 75 mc mc-75
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Tube Gallery
  17. Love that glow

    Love that glow

    My McIntosh components. MR-74 C-28 MC-2105 I Bought these 30 years ago.
    • gbkirsch
    • Media item
    • 2105 28 74 c mc mr
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Member's Systems
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