I listened to a ZYX and at 33ptg mk2 and have to say that it better suited my system and my ears than the ptg33
I'm now on the lookout for a Denon HA 10 or Rothwell Headspace or similar thats not too expensive
Steve
I listened to a ZYX and at 33ptg mk2 and have to say that it better suited my system and my ears than the ptg33
I'm now on the lookout for a Denon HA 10 or Rothwell Headspace or similar thats not too expensive
Steve
Turntable; Rega p8
Cartridge; Alpheta mc
Phono Stage; Rega Aria, Bigbottle 3 mm/mc
Amplifier; Rega Elicit
Speakers; Rega Rx3
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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I'm Dave.
The Headspace is a bargain. IMO
Location: Bristol
Posts: 339
I'm Tony.
I picked up a Headspace the other day and can confirm that it is a leap up from an AT630 SUT I was using.
It seems to have a very dynamic sound yet retains the warmth of the original recording.
I thought it hummed at 1st but I discovered the hum was due to the tubes in my phono stage and went when I replaced them.
I'm using an Ortofon Quintet Bronze 0.3v with 5ohm internal impedance.
I've set the headspace to 20db gain and 55r load impedance but not sure if this is the best settings?
All in all a great little addition to my kit!
Last edited by Intenso; 02-06-2018 at 11:57.
VPI Scout 1.1, Hana ML, Vanderveen MC10 SUT, WAD Phono3, Rpi3B+/Digione Signature, Xiang Sheng DAC-01, WAD KiT6550 and Reiver Edingdale SR
Location: Bristol
Posts: 339
I'm Tony.
I've settled for 20db and 65r in the end, higher gains seems to increase the hum and increasing the impedance improved the bass a little.
Overall, this is indeed a great sounding head amp.
It has a very alive feel to it with good detail and impact...
VPI Scout 1.1, Hana ML, Vanderveen MC10 SUT, WAD Phono3, Rpi3B+/Digione Signature, Xiang Sheng DAC-01, WAD KiT6550 and Reiver Edingdale SR
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
Posts: 7,090
I'm Dave.
It is a great little head amp. I have heard worse at 10 x the price.
Turntable; Rega p8
Cartridge; Alpheta mc
Phono Stage; Rega Aria, Bigbottle 3 mm/mc
Amplifier; Rega Elicit
Speakers; Rega Rx3
in what way has it been upgraded out of interest?
My System
John Wood KT88 Amp.
Paradise Phono Stage
Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
Sony X555ES Cd Player
Yamaha NS1000m Speakers
Hi Jamie
The changes to the Denon headamp are posted in
Denon HA500 in the Analogue Art section
Steve
Turntable; Rega p8
Cartridge; Alpheta mc
Phono Stage; Rega Aria, Bigbottle 3 mm/mc
Amplifier; Rega Elicit
Speakers; Rega Rx3
thanks steve. i would be good to compare against my standard one some time
My System
John Wood KT88 Amp.
Paradise Phono Stage
Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
Sony X555ES Cd Player
Yamaha NS1000m Speakers