MC2205 to match with Sonic Frontiers SFL-1?

[mozcho]

Would Sonic Frontiers SFL-1 pre matches well with MC2205?

 

[Chubba]

I see no problem.Just check the input impedance for the MC2205.It is better if it is 10 K ohms or higher.I have been using that preamp with a MC-252 for years and like them very much.Cheers

 

[Chubba]

I see that the Mc-2205 has an input impedance of 100 K.They should match well I would think.

 

[mozcho]

I see that the Mc-2205 has an input impedance of 100 K.They should match well I would think.

I overlooked one thing: I have a turntable and this SFL-1 has no phono stage. Are there any tube pre with phono stage that's in the price range of SFL-1?

 

[mozcho]

Many users of this model praises the direct input being much better sound than other inputs. I don't know what is direct input, is there anything bypassed, and why this gives better sound?

 

[Chubba]

That is what I like about a line stage preamp. My main tt now is a Music Hall 9.1,Hana SL cart and a Fosgate Signature phono stage.2nd tt at the moment is a Pioneer PL-518,Ortofon 2M Blue and a Project Tube Box S Phono stage.Cheers

 

[Chubba]

The balance,Input select and few other things are bypassed.Sound improved?Not sure but I like it. I have tried various AT-7 tubes but the Mullard M8162 sounds the best to me.