Why don’t you just try another cartridge if the sound of Hanna is harsh to your ears ? This is a nature of MC. Find a better cartridge, probably MM or MI type. The sound goes from the cartridge.
Help with phono amp upgrade
Hello: Need some input from those in the know. My current system:
Mesa Tigris tube amp
ifi phono pre
Sansui 2050c ( older belt drive table) with Hana SL cartridge.
question: i feel as though the IFi is very quiet and clear, but at times a bit harsh. I’m thinking of buying
a used Sutherland PhD to improve the harshness in my system. I’ve got around 2k to spend. Yes, i know the table is old, but it sounds sweet and haven’t jumped at a new one... yet...
thanks ,
Mesa Tigris tube amp
ifi phono pre
Sansui 2050c ( older belt drive table) with Hana SL cartridge.
question: i feel as though the IFi is very quiet and clear, but at times a bit harsh. I’m thinking of buying
a used Sutherland PhD to improve the harshness in my system. I’ve got around 2k to spend. Yes, i know the table is old, but it sounds sweet and haven’t jumped at a new one... yet...
thanks ,
Showing 2 responses by chakster
Really hard to beat for anything less then $1000. Well, i disagree. Tried both: Chinese iPhono 2 and Australian JLTi mk4 side by side. The iPhono was creamed by JLTi mk4 which was $750 new incl. shipping. Now JLTi made mk5 with special power supply for AUD 1450 = USD 1030 including shipping worldwide from the manufacturer directly. Amazing deal and great support fom the manufacturer. JLTi brand has a long hystory in High-End audio, anyone remember Allen Wright ? The iPhono often sold defective, even after defective unit was replaced by a brand new unit, the buyer noticed it’s defective again (i’ve posted the links in another thread). This is a poor quality product, because it was Made in China. However, some units are OK, they are not all defective for sure. The iPhono indeed a bit bright for MC cartridges. |