Marantz 7c phono question

[tom1066]

Not sure if I am asking this correctly or if it is even important - but what is the phono capacitance of the 7c? I just can't find much information about the phono section. Man it seems that choosing a cartridge and all the details of vinyl playback can be overwhelming. But in my reading of many different sites, forums, etc. the question of capacitance comes up a lot and I was just curious.

Also should I only be using a MM cartridge with the 7c and just avoid moving coils (I know I might could use a HOMC but it may just be easier to stick with a MM)? For now I want to avoid a step up transformer mainly because of the extra cost, etc. Finally is capacitance even that important? Was just wondering about this forums experience.

My system is a vpi scout---->7c---->8.

Thanks for any help or info - I know that the vinyl forum may be a better place for some of these questions but thought I would start here about the capacitance value.

Tom

 

[stanko]

The schematic show 100 picofarads of capacitance, assuming my eyesight is working. Capacitance is important, the more capacitance, the more attenuation of high frequencies. I use Sumiko Blue Point Special High Output moving coil cartridges, you don't need a step up amp or transformer.