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  1. S

    Systemdek iix into Cyrus Lyric

    I am setting up the above TT using my Cyrus Lyric Stealth (analogue input) via a Rega Phono Mini A2D. The output volume seems very low. To hear at minimal levels I'm sitting at -21 dB. (The Cyrus works back from max of 0. I know the rega Mini may not be the best out there but I should be getting...
  2. knotscott

    Hagerman Cornet 3 Phono Stage Build

    My latest system project and upgrade is a Hagerman Cornet 3 tube phono stage I built from a blank circuit board purchased directly from Hagerman. It replaces a very good Hagerman Bugle 3 that I modified a couple of years ago. It features a 12AU7 and two 12AX7s, cathode Class A gain stages with...
  3. tutor_turtle

    Pioneer SA9800 Phono stage, SK131S source?

    Got a SA9800 in for a bad phono stage. Traced it to a bad dual J-FET: SK131S. Seems to be yet another part made of unobtianium. Has anyone tried an SK170 with any success?
  4. R

    Looking for Fosgate Signature Phono Stage Schematic.

    Hello everyone! Has anyone here worked with the discontinued Fosgate Signature Phono Stage? I'm currently searching for the complete schematic diagram of this tube-based phono preamp, either available for download or purchase. I'm deeply interested in studying, restoring, or even possibly...
    • RJA_LEBANON
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    • 12at7 12ax7 ecc81 ecc83 fosgate jw fosgate musical surroundings phono preamp phono stage riaa
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  5. Riv66

    McIntosh C24 phono stage quality

    I recently purchased a Clear Audio Concept turntable (Hannah EH cart) to pair with my MC C24 and MC240. I’ve only ever used the C24 phono stage for my turntables. The salesperson insisted It would improve the clarity and overall sound if I purchased a separate phono stage (Heed Questar). Is this...
  6. E

    Marantz 1152dc transistor replacement

    Hello AKers, I'm actually working on a friend's Marantz 1152dc which had a lot of corrosion caused 30 years ago by cat urine (just... imagine...) and then this amp stayed unused until now. I've made a lot of work on chassis, and fortunately inside the only board that had corrosion problems was...
  7. M

    Phono stage and preamp questions

    Hello everyone, This is my first time posting on this forum, I've enjoyed vinyl for a long time but only recently I've been able to invest much more time and money into the hobby and I have some questions about preamps. My current setup is an LP120 with the internal preamp bypass mod and a...
  8. spaceford

    Pre-amp for a Pioneer SX-737?

    Hi, I have a Pioneer SX-737 that works well except for the phono stage. Only one channel is functioning. I'm getting round this by plugging my turntable into the Aux input via an external phono pre-amp. It's only a budget one and I have to say, it doesn't sound as good as I remember the...
    • spaceford
    • Thread
    • phono stage pioneer sx 737 pre amp vintage 70's
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
  9. .nilo.

    Ear 834p phono bass slow indistinct?

    Hi I am considering purchasing the ear phono classic however based on commemts by reviewer Larry Cox at positive feedback I am doubting if I should get it: “Bass was perhaps a little overfull, perhaps a bit indistinct, leading some to assert it sounded a bit slow.” “Do you want the airiest...
  10. P

    Sansui AU-317 phono stage - small popping sounds and then massive, loud banks and pops through speakers on high volume

    The abovementioned amp produces a random symptom, where sometimes while listening to a record, it starts popping (like static pops) followed by massive, extremely loud bang noises and continued pops. When powering down and disconnecting the TT, the phono input (both subsonic and regular) keeps...
  11. T

    Internal amplifier phono stage vs external phono stage?

    I have been looking at cartridges some being MC and in this search I have kinda shifted my focus to looking at what kind of phono stage I should go for. I have 2 turntables that I am planning on using pretty regularly and it's looking like one of them will be equipped with a low output mc...
  12. 98%chimp

    AU-D11 Phono input capacitance?

    I just bought a Pioneer PL 516 turntable, and am considering a new cartridge for it. The easiest option right now would be the choice between Ortofon red or blue. Apparently the red in particular responds rather well to a higher capacitance. I'm wondering what the input capacitance is in my...
  13. G

    Advice for Lehman power supply upgrade… or not

    So I have an original Lehmann Black Cube (from early 2,000’s) with standard wall wart peer supply. I have 2 Rega TT’s, an older 3 with Goldring 1042 MM & new P6 with an Ania MC. The P3 w1042 plays quiet but I’m getting a 60 hz hum through the P6 Ania (yes I am adjusting the dips for MC). I...
    • greggor
    • Thread
    • lehmann phono stage power supply reccomendations rega
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. Tyguy1

    Au 9500, 9900 phono stage

    I have some money saved up so naturally I want another sansui. I have been eyeing the 9500 or 9900. I’ve read what I can about them, but havent seen much comparing the phono stages in each. Is there a significant difference between the two?
  15. Coigula

    Phono Amp Slection Opinions support request

    New member here and wanted to have some needed input on a phono amp selection. The phono amp will go between a Technic SL1200G and a Passl Labs Line Stage (legacy) and a fairlynew Pass Labs XA25 to Zu Soul Sumpremes. Room is 20 foot by 40ish feet and I listen 10-12 feet away, or exercise with...
    • Coigula
    • Thread
    • phono amp phono ground phono stage
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. Marantz 2270 Phono Stage Hum

    Marantz 2270 Phono Stage Hum

    • Rick churay
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    • Category: Member's Systems
  17. Jkaput

    Why build a phonostage?

    Good evening, Sometime ago I bought parts to build hypno toads simple phono stage. Well, life got in the way and I was delayed. That said, I'm back at it, but a few questions have popped into my mind that I hoped folks on here would be able to respond to. Here they are. a) I am trying to...
    • Jkaput
    • Thread
    • phono stage record player rotel sansui 2000
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. 201bk

    Yamaha A-960II phono recap

    Hi, So I'm looking for reasonably priced good capacitors. Since I started to revive my old Yammie. Found a tech willing to recap it a while back so now it's working on Kemet caps. And sounds really good and lively. Except phono stage since it just started acting up so I think it needs a...
    • 201bk
    • Thread
    • a-960ii phono stage recap yamaha
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Yamaha
  19. tlite

    Worth keeping Marantz 2235 Just for Phono Stage?

    Is it worth keeping a Marantz 2235 just for the phono stage? I'd then run it into a more modern receiver (Onkyo NR808) from the pre-outs to an aux in. One reason is that I have some 86dB sensitivity Elac DBR62's that I really like, but think they need more power to sound good at lower volumes...
    • tlite
    • Thread
    • 2235 amplifier marantz onkyo tx-nr808 phono phono stage preamp
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  20. V

    Differences between Tape & AUX input on Marantz 2220b?

    Hello! I was wondering if anyone had any specific convictions on the idea that these inputs are functionally the same on a Marantz 2220b. Basically, I have been trying out a Tube Box S2 just out of curiosity to see if I like it better than the built in phono-stage. Further complicating this...
  21. V

    Linn Inbuilt Phono vs Standalone

    Hi there First post here so please be gentle!! In your opinion would the MC phono section of a Linn Wakonda preamp be better or worse than a Trichord Dino 3 phono stage (unmodified). Thanks in advance..
  22. Jeremiwvu

    Phono Stage - Preamp recommendations

    I'm looking to upgrade my phono stage, along with my turntable. I think I have the turntable figured out but preamp's are confusing, and I have had trouble finding much info about them or threads discussing options on here. If there are threads people have feel free to link, I will read...
    • Jeremiwvu
    • Thread
    • mm preamp mm stage phono stage preamp turntable preamp turntable stage
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. Zach Nelson

    Yamaha C-70 & C-80

    I just debated for hours between the C-70 preamp and the C-80. I opted for the C-80 and am hoping I made the right decision. Im a strictly vinyl guy, so the Direct Disc phono deal on the C-70 really had my interest, but I figured the C-80 had to be the better of the two. Any input? Its not too...
    • Zach Nelson
    • Thread
    • phono phono stage vintage yamaha yamaha yamaha c-70 yamaha c-80
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Solid State
  24. M

    Grounding TT with no ground post to new phono preamp

    I was recently gifted a Crosley c200 TT which has a built-in phono preamp. I recently decided to upgrade the built-in preamp by switching to a Hagerman Bugle 3. The new phono stage has a grounding post but the TT does not. I am noticing a small hum when I have the TT connected to the phono...
    • Michael Wall
    • Thread
    • ground grounding grounding buzzing sound humming humming sound phono pre amp phono preamp phono stage turn table turntable
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  25. M

    Grounding TT with no ground post to new phono preamp

    I was recently gifted a Crosley c200 TT which has a built-in phono preamp. I recently decided to upgrade the built-in preamp by switching to a Hagerman Bugle 3. The new phono stage has a grounding post but the TT does not. I am noticing a small hum when I have the TT connected to the phono...
    • Michael Wall
    • Thread
    • ground grounding grounding buzzing sound humming humming sound phono pre amp phono preamp phono stage turn table turntable
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
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