AU-D11 Phono input capacitance?

[98%chimp]

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 Sansui AU-D11, does anyone here know? it would also be possible to ask the tech who has it right know to read the values of specific input capacitors, but which are those?

 

[Hyperion]

I'm wondering what the input capacitance is in my Sansui AU-D11, does anyone here know? it would also be possible to ask the tech who has it right know to read the values of specific input capacitors, but which are those?

It's a parameter that is only rarely quoted on the spec sheet of any audio amplifier, also you can't deduce it by reading the values of capacitors at the input, it could be a starting point, but it's much more complex than that. If a model of amplifier has a particularly low or particularly high input capacitance the information usually finds its way onto forums like this. One way of adjusting input capacitance (but without knowing the inherent capacitance of the Phono stage), is to use longer or shorter cables for more or less capacitance - cable capacitance per metre (for example), for the recognised (usually more expensive), brands of cable is easy to find.

 

[98%chimp]

Thanks @Hyperion !

 

[JimEGR]

I’ve owned the Red and the Blue (and the Bronze). The Red is good. The Blue is great. If you can, spring for the Blue. Pleasant and more resolving.