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phono stage

  1. M

    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
  2. Matt The Cat

    MA2275 Phono Stage Interference Help - Stumped!

    Hi, I'm stumped and I really could use some advice on how to fix possible RF, EMF or grounding issues on the phono stage of my MA2275. It was just in the shop for 2 blown transistors controlling the bias of one of the KT88s. That issue was fixed, but as soon as I hooked it up, I noticed a...
    • Matt The Cat
    • Thread
    • distortion grounding buzzing sound interference ma2275 phono stage tubes
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  3. mschool

    phono stage - huge input capacitance (?)

    On the advice of a friend, I purchased an Onkyo A-9010 Integrated Amp because it was highly reviewed and had an internal PHONO preamp. In searching for an upgrade cartridge for my TT, I was advised to learn the capacitance of the preamp on the Onkyo. Onkyo Japan would only reply back to me with...
    • mschool
    • Thread
    • capacitance onkyo a-9010 phono stage
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. E

    Anyone had any experience with Jasmine LP2.5 DU MC/MM phono preamp?

    Hello, Been a long time since I've posted anything here, but I'm shopping again...lol Looking to upgrade my phono stage from a Cambridge audio cp2. I like to run two TT's but not many phono stages in my budget (under $750.00 cnd, new or used) seem to offer this capability. There is not much...
  5. eric.hall.mn

    Rouge Audio- upgrade to Cronus Magnum 3?

    HI everyone, I'm looking for someone who can comment on upgrading their CM1 to a CM3. I bought a used CM1 a few years back, and have been very happy with it except for the phono stage. I was coming off of an ST70/counterpoint vintage tube system, and was disappointed in the phono stage of the...
    • eric.hall.mn
    • Thread
    • cronus magnum cronus magnum 3 line stage phono stage
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  6. Donal64

    MM Phono pre better in MM/MC pre?

    Been thinking of a phono pre, and looking and figuring. I am interested in MM phono pre only. I have no interest and probably never will have an interest in MC cartridges. I've noticed that most phono pres under $100 are MM. It seems most phono pres over $100 are MM/MC. Wondering would the MM of...
  7. Andrew Heck

    The Realistic 42-2109, The Licorice Component

    So whenever this little phono stage comes up, at least one person acts as if it's the most wonderful lover they ever knew and another as if it killed the most wonderful lover they ever knew. I know how I feel about it, but I want other views with some amount of back-up. Just like the candy...
  8. W

    Rotel RA-1212 phono stage?

    Hi Guys I have an option on a newly refurbed RA-1212 - mint condition. Realty beautiful. I am all about vinyl so an opinion on the phono stage is very important - it is a long distance purchase so an audition is not possible - have been searching for ages to no avail.......anyone owned one /...
  9. P

    Marantz PM7005 VS. Yamaha A-S701

    Hi everyone! I'm in the process of buying a new stereo amp. At the moment I'm choosing between Marantz PM7005 and Yamaha A-S701. Any input on these amps and how they perform would be greatly appreciated. I will mostly be playing vinyl so I'm especially interested in how the respective amps...
  10. Old Guy8

    Phono Preamp recommendation $150 - $300

    I have a Nice Rogue Cronus Magnum tube integrated in transit to me. Bought from an AKer. But it does not have a phono stage in it. He Special ordered without one. So what would be a good phono pre to use with it? I have a Linn Lp12 valhalla with AT440mla. Also other TT's with carts Shure M91...
    • Old Guy8
    • Thread
    • cronus magnum phono pre-amp phono preamp reccommendation phono preamps phono stage
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. jwest1197

    High end pre amp options

    I'm pretty intrigued with the amount of flexibility one could achieve using a separate pre amp and power amp. I've been looking up a great number of pre amps and wanted to know what kind of solid state, two channel pre amps with phono stage, analog inputs, coax and optical inputs and fixed...
  12. R

    Phono stage for Mac c15 pre amp

    Hello, I'm running a MAC C15 preamp and play mostly vinyl coupled with MAC MC300. Was pondering buying the Vincent pho-8 phono stage due to reviews and price. Not sure if it's better than the C15 phono amp.Any thoughts? Thanks.
  13. G

    can't get phono signals to my amps through sound selector (pioneer)

    Hi! I have a Pioneer Sound Selector that receives CD signals throuigh its high-gain input terminal and relay them through each of 5 selectable switches to 5 preamps, which play them absolutely perfectly on power amps. I tried to use one of these high-gain inputs (marked'Tape', it's an old...
  14. S

    DENON DL102 PHONO STAGE

    Anyone got any idea what the best phono stage for a denon dl 102 mono cartridge or any mono cart.....most of my records are classic 50/'60.s jazz.....
  15. O

    My Sherwood s5000 hums. Help!

    I bought a recapped Sherwood s5000 which hums, most horrendously on the phono stage. Hum is low and acceptable on the monitor input where I plug my ipod in. Problem is I mostly listen to vinyl. My tube-tech friend found that the 4 output tubes weren't rated for the high voltage that this thing...
    • olyrecord
    • Thread
    • hum humming sound phono pre-amp phono preamp phono stage sherwood tube amplifier
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  16. chaskelljr63

    Vinyl, NAS, and DAC based Headphone Rig...

    Good Morning Everyone: Let's just say that I have a friend who has moved into a shared housing situation, and he wants to have a high quality high-end audio rig, but he's not allowed to have any loudspeakers on the premises. He wants an analog, computer based nas, and dac based headphone rig...
  17. Hokie81

    MAC 1700 phono stage or Bellari V-130?

    Which one of these to use? They both sound good- I'm getting a bit more power out of the MAC phono. I'm upgrading to a Ortofon 2M Blue or Bronze, and want to go the best choice. I'm not an expert in phono pre-amps and ended up with both. Of course I have to run the Bellari through a...
    • Hokie81
    • Thread
    • mac 1700 phono stage preamp
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. S

    Good outboard phono preamp to use with marantz 2245 - around 200$

    Hello all I need to get a separate phono stage for my Marantz because the integrated one within the receiver is going.. I'd really like to spend around 200$,, the one I've been hearing the best around that price range is the Cambridge 651p..Also Musical Fidelity V-LP.. I guess my question is...
  19. OsoAlfa

    Preamp after phono stage?

    Is there value in placing a preamp between the phono-preamp and my integrated amplifier? I’d like to boost the final volume level without increasing the gain on my phono stage. I use my Integra Surround Sound amplifier in “Stereo” mode which sends signal to my two main 4ohm speakers AND my...
  20. Tharbamar

    MC Step Up Transformer Dilemma (Choosing Right SUT)

    For my musical enjoyment and trying to improve the sound of vinyl playback in my 2 channel system, I wanted to try step up transformers (some says it's magical)but I'm not planning to pay mega bucks for simple step up transformers. I went ahead and tried a few step up transformers for my Denon...
    • Tharbamar
    • Thread
    • denon dp47f dl301 entre phono stage step up transformer sut
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. R

    Teac TN300 and Phono Pre-amps under 300 dollars

    Hello, I recently picked up a TN300 and I'm pretty satisfied in the build and sound quality. I have been using the internal phono stage which sounds a bit...constrained. I am looking to get a new one and I wanted to get some thoughts here. I feel like the bass and midrange are currently ok...
  22. soundwave~

    VINTAGE PHONO STAGE - RIAA

    Attached is a photo of two phono stages from early solid state integrated amplifiers. Without revealing the brand and model (and the assumptions of 'house sound') do the schematics allude to a particular tonality? Since I am not an electrical engineer it's difficult for me to decipher topology...
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