Creek Sequel board

[rallye666]

Hi there, Im looking to buy my first TT and have a few technical questions regarding compatibility

The TT I want to buy has an Ortolan 2m red cartridge and I'm wondering which Creek Sequel is the best partner.

Links to products below:

http://ortofon.com/hifi/products/cartridges/2m-series/2m-red

http://www.creekaudio.com/phono-pre-amplifiers/sequel-phono/

From what I understand it depends on the output of the cartridge but none of the boards seem to be compatible!

Sorry if I'm asking stupid questions!

[struth]

40 or 48 are both mm stages . the other is a mc..... a standard 2m red is mm as well so either of the first 2

[rallye666]

Thanks for that :) so what is the difference between the 40 and 48?

[struth]

The 48 has a bit more gain. probably too much for the cart your gonna use. the 40 is the one for normal mm's. TBh i m not impressed that you need 2 differing boards to change carts to a high mc. I would have expected them to have had switched gain, but guess they can sell more units this way.

[rallye666]

Yeah it is a bit annoying, it will be my first analogue source so I have no idea if I will like it.

It would be far better if I knew it would match a different cartridge if I don't get on with this one

[struth]

Itcshould match most mm carts but not hi o/p mc ones or normal mcs.. Depends on its cost as to wherer its worth getting an external stage and putting it into a line level if youve got a spare input. That was you could have the ability to run most bar lowest mcs