I would have to agree with the previous post. There are so many great outboard phono stages now. Going that route will give you a lot more options whether you want tube or solid state.
I'm confused. Need direction on analogue system
I've bought an Aries w/JMW 12.5. and have a McIntosh C38 pre-amp and 2 Mac MC300 amps. The synergy between amps and preamp is very good.
The preamps phono stage only accepts MM input (higher voltage) and I want to use higher audio quality MC cartridges, (Lyra Helikon .4mv).
Should I use a transformer and the Mac preamp, or just use another separate phono preamp and plug it into the aux input of the Mac preamp.
I'd eventually like another phono preamp like the Supratek,
but can't right now.
Appreciated, Thanks,
John Bojack
Atlanta, GA
The preamps phono stage only accepts MM input (higher voltage) and I want to use higher audio quality MC cartridges, (Lyra Helikon .4mv).
Should I use a transformer and the Mac preamp, or just use another separate phono preamp and plug it into the aux input of the Mac preamp.
I'd eventually like another phono preamp like the Supratek,
but can't right now.
Appreciated, Thanks,
John Bojack
Atlanta, GA