I use the same cartridge/turntable combination. I use a WhestTwo phono preamp with a Kairn (and now an Exotik). The Blackbird gives fabulous sound in my combo, so the phono preamp is probably the thing to focus on, as the other person suggested.
Sumiko Blackbird with Linn Kolektor - good match?
I'm using the Sumiko Blackbird on a Rega P25 through a Linn Kolektor preamp. My digital front end is outperforming the analog front end which is a first for me! I previously had a Super Elys cartridge which outperformed the digital stuff. Any thoughts on how to improve? Someone recommended changing the phono stage to a Pro-jectTube Box SE ll. Or could it be a cartridge mis-match? The Linn Kolektor is rated 2.5 MV input which matches the Blackbird so I don't believe that is the problem.
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