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confused: which turntable cartridge used with Audible Illusions Modulus ?

Hi.. Hopefully,shortly, i will be receiving this preamp. it includes a phono section.

I am confused about low and high output cartridges and MC vs MM cartridges.

If anyone is familiar with this preamps' cartridge requirement or would like to recommend one for me i would appreciate it.

I was considering Rega Planar 3 which includes a 
  • pre-mounted Elys 2 MM Cartridge

  • WOULD THIS WORK?
thanks
 mike
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chakster
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You are fine with any MM cartridges if you're talking about this preamp:
http://www.audiowaveshifi.com/audibleillusions.htm

 
PHONO SECTION
Gain: 28dB at 1kHz
Frequency Response: +/- .25dB of RIAA from 20hz to 20kHz
Signal Phase: Non-Inverting
Signal to Noise: 74dB below a 5mV input wideband
Distortion: Less than .015% at 20 kHz
Input Impedance: 47 kOhms
Phono Overload: 1.2v rms at 1 kHz (100k load)
750mv rms at 1 kHz (IHF load)

Rega Elys 2 Cartridge Specifications:
  • Output: 6.8 - 7.2mV
  • Stylus: elliptical
  • Fixing: Rega three point fixing
  • Coils: High Spec parallel wound coils
  • Color: Blue

    • tubed1
    161 posts
     

    You will not be disappointed with an AI Modulus.  I am very happy with my experience and the Clearaudio Virtuoso/Shibata.  At 3.2mv output I can't get the volume much past 12:00.  Unless this unit has the John Curl MC Gold boards then MC only.

    The output of a Rega Planar 3 may be a little high at 6.8-7.2mv as you can see it is not on the list.  Just means you may only get 1-5 clicks at the dual volume potentiometers from 0.  About 9:00 on the volume controls.  Maybe your ears can take it if your a rocker?  wouldn't want to listen to this one at eelehven.  Deaf soon to be, aren't we all....

    Further reading regarding cartridge compliance from the AI site:


    http://www.audibleillusions.com/technical/technical-bulletin2/

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    mikepaul OP
    217 posts
     
    OK ,thanks guys...now i understand that the output is a major variable.  simply put, i was looking for an all-in-one turntable.  the rega had good reviews and came with arm and cartridge...

    i never pieced a turntable together so maybe you guys can recommend another all-in-one for me?

    one that is a good match for the A.I.?

    my budget is 1000-1500.

    thanks again

     mike


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