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audio-technica AT-OC9/III

If you are running audio lines that long you could use low-capacitance composite video cables for long audio links tho' I'd put the amplification nearer the source.
 
Pio1980 said:
If you are running audio lines that long you could use low-capacitance composite video cables for long audio links tho' I'd put the amplification nearer the source.
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:scratch2: I had no idea I could use those types of RCA video cables. Any idea who has them for least amount of $$. If I purchased these low-capacitance RCA video cables (25 feet long) and then hook the Denon SUT next to the TT the AT- OC9ML/II MC cart, will have a better signal to it??? I can't afford a separate phono pre/amp and separate amp yet for all my analog equipment.
 
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:scratch2: I had no idea I could use those types of RCA video cables. Any idea who has them for least amount of $$. If I purchased these low-capacitance RCA video cables (25 feet long) and then hook the Denon SUT next to the TT the AT- OC9ML/II MC cart, will have a better signal to it??? I can't afford a separate phono pre/amp and separate amp yet for all my analog equipment.
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http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...d=10241&cs_id=1024101&p_id=126&seq=1&format=2
Put the SUT at the TT, then the phono pre, then the long cables to the amp. Check out the ART DJ-II for an affordable phono pre that doesn't suck;
http://www.amazon.com/ART-II-Preamplifier-Outputs-Switchable/dp/B000AJR482
 
Pio1980 said:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...d=10241&cs_id=1024101&p_id=126&seq=1&format=2
Put the SUT at the TT, then the phono pre, then the long cables to the amp. Check out the ART DJ-II for an affordable phono pre that doesn't suck;
http://www.amazon.com/ART-II-Preamplifier-Outputs-Switchable/dp/B000AJR482
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Thanks. A option for this months SS check.

I plugged the Denon LC-OFC AU-300LC SUT into the MM phono input in the AVR and connected the gound wire from the Denon to my AVR phono ground. then my 25' RCA audio cables to my TT. The AT-OC9ML/II is playing Great this way.No hum. Wihout a MC pre/amp( I did run a long ground wire from the Denon to the TT)............... When I had the the Denon next to the TT and the cables to the AVR MM phono input I got a hum at 50% volume. I know this sounds wrong ... no MC pre/amp... in the mix but this Denon is working when hooked up to my MM phono input on my Yamaha AVR I use for our HT system.:scratch2:

I am saving up for a nice MC pre/amp and nice stereo seperate amp. I/ we watch a lot of Bluray movies our HT system needed HDMI etc I whored out and got HD AVR for a Pre/Pro and was suprised how nice it's amps played my 5 Klipsch speakers in my super small den so I did not purchase a seperate amp for the HD AVR.


When I had my Pickering XUV MM in the TT I used my TCC-750 MM pre/amp next to the TT and ran the long RCA cables into a digital input on my AVR and it sounded good (no hum) 12V battery, wall plug sucked when the volume was up..

When I moved the the TT so far from the AVR I l looked at the Art DJ that had MM/MC and passed thinking I would never spend big bucks on MC cart..never say never. Autobot gave me his AT-OC9ML/II as he just upgraded to a OC9III and he loaned me this expensive Denon AU-300LC and said try it hooked up to your AVR phono input and see if it plays.IT does and it sounds great... but if a $50.00 ART MC pre amp and those video cables is a cheep up grade from how I am playing LP's now I will spend the $50.00 or so until I can spend a LOT more for a real MC Pre/amp and stereo amp and have two systems in the den as I am really getting back into spinning vinly again. My late dad left me 900 or so LP to clean and play :banana: long Hot summer here in texas so i am havin big fun when the wife goes to work and I am home along to crank it up some.

SORRY for the thread jack but this is about a OC9 MC cart :-)
Louis
 
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Now we need to get you a suitable amp for a music-only system based on a pair of the Klipsch, probably the Cornwalls.
Are you electronically "handy"?
Will respond to your PM shortly----.
 
Pio1980 said:
Now we need to get you a suitable amp for a music-only system based on a pair of the Klipsch, probably the Cornwalls.
Are you electronically "handy"?
Will respond to your PM shortly----.
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I can solder two wires together :yes: I need a new iron or one of those cool soldering stations with vacuum tool. Chased down a few shots in motorcycles and old Hot Rods. Retired machinist/ Tool&Die maker so I can follow a blue print if I have a chart to figure out what some of the electronic symbols are. I helped Pop build a Heath Kit receiver in the 60's so it's been a few years.
 
Pio1980 said:
Now we need to get you a suitable amp for a music-only system based on a pair of the Klipsch, probably the Cornwalls.
Are you electronically "handy"?
Will respond to your PM shortly----.
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Thanks for info in PM I am reading this article learning about the Denon AU-3000LC-OFC MC Step-Up Transformer I have hooked up to my Receivers MM input to my TT as it has less hum this way vs the Denon next to TT. I wish I my TT was not so far away from the Receiver. I am saving up for a seperate amp and pre/amp with MC phono stage and run two system to my Cornwall speakers as they are fronts in my HT system. I am looking at low capacitance RCA cables 20 feet long from your link at Monoprice or Markertek until I can add second system for analog in the mix.Your Pio1980 PIO= "Paper In Oil" caps? Or Pioneer? :D
http://www.rothwellaudioproducts.co.uk/html/mc_step-up_transformers_explai.html

http://www.markertek.com/Cables/Bul...Cable/Mogami-Wire-Cable-Corp/W2534-00-A.xhtml

http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...d=10241&cs_id=1024101&p_id=126&seq=1&format=2
 
--snip--Your Pio1980 PIO= "Paper In Oil" caps? Or Pioneer? --snip--
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The magnificent monster receiver, I was given one in pieces a few years ago and finally joined AK to get tips on dealing with it. About oily paper capacitors, they seem to be making a comeback with some a'philes after being eclipsed by polypropylene plastic film types. I have some decisions to make about their replacement in some vintage McIntosh tube amps that I'm refurb'ing for an elderly a'phile.
 
Pio1980 said:
The magnificent monster receiver, I was given one in pieces a few years ago and finally joined AK to get tips on dealing with it. About oily paper capacitors, they seem to be making a comeback with some a'philes after being eclipsed by polypropylene plastic film types. I have some decisions to make about their replacement in some vintage McIntosh tube amps that I'm refurb'ing for an elderly a'phile.
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I had Pop's vintage MX110Z and MC2125 McIntosh tubs separates many years ago that was fried in a lightening strike :tears: we were lucky the house did not catch fire. I have seen some of Terry DeWicks work WOW he makes them look new. I had a SX-1080 when I got my Cornwalls in 1979 they sounded Great, I wish I had not sold it now. But it help finance buying Dad's McIntosh tubes back the 80's. I sure do like the AT-OC9ML/II cart:music::thmbsp:
 
I'm quite taken with the OC9/II in the VPI/ET rig.
I'd considered Terry but considering the waiting period vs the guy's age, the shipping, and the expense, I've set up a work station in his bedroom where the wall-o'-McIntosh resides with his self-built custom tower speakers in his penthouse appt where he can watch and we can chat. I've got the C24 preamp done and moving onto a needy MC240, then the MC75s and MR71 tuner. The TT is a Thorens TD-125 w/SME 3009 arm and Stanton cart tho' he isn't interested in getting that working again at this stage of life. Downstairs in the Grand room a needy MX110 tuner/pre awaits with a pair of Altec theatre amps where the 1925 Chickering/Ampico model 'A' full-expression reproducing grand piano holds court. Heard it play the famous Gershwin "Rhapsody in Blue" for four hands roll cut by the composer himself. Magnificent!
It's a 200-odd mile round trip for me so I am having to parse the sessions out somewhat.
 
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WOW he sure has some nice vintage equipment. I wish I had the TT and SME arm. I just purchased this Yamaha A-1000 amp and pre/amp that has adjustable MM/MC and the seller lives a few hours each way from me and he re-capped it etc.
It will do until I can afford a better phono stage and seperate amp. I am away from my HD AVR for analog now. I need a A/B speaker switch for my Cornwalls now. Two separate systems in the den. Autobot has a Yamaha phono stage like this without the amp and it is quiet. Will see if this will do for awhile until I can save up for a nicer rig for the OC9ML/II. My TT will be two feet away for the source now :thmbsp: no more SUT and long cables and the slight hum I am dealing with.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-A-10...vip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&afsrc=1
 
The Yammy amp shouldn't suck, IIRC Mac dealers sold Yamaha as a budget/starter/affordable alternative. I have one, a CA-600 with the older Scandinavian-clean style that presently isn't in use that I found at a flea market.
 
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Out of the 2 which cartridge do you think is a superior cartridge? The Sumiko Blue Point No.2 or the AT-OC9/III?
 
I dunno from personal experience, do a websearch on both to get some impressions from some forums.

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Recently got a new OC9/III. For those thinking about retipping one, I wanted to point out that the literature that comes with the cart says that when it comes time to retip, you should simply take the old cart to your dealer and they will give you a new one for the standard retipping price. I don't know if this offer applies only to wear or if they would honor it in the case of damage.
 
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