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STD305M
13-06-2018, 10:46
Having just purchased an upgraded Denon Head amp from Phonomac
I no longer have a need for the Mani mm and mc phono stage.

Superb phono stage for the money !!!!

Its in mint condition and boxed, also the mc side has been modified by Firebottle and is now 100 ohms

I'm wanting £90.00 + delivery Sold Pending Payment

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Will be selling pre and power amp, speakers and turntable when i get the chance to take pics
Thanks for looking Regards Steve...
rodgerdodger15
13-06-2018, 11:09
I'm interested. pm sent.
da2222
13-06-2018, 11:13
Rather unfortunate name!
STD305M
13-06-2018, 11:19
Very but it more than makes up for it in performance

Steve
struth
13-06-2018, 11:48
Very but it more than makes up for it in performance

Steve

yup, had one, and its pretty good,
STD305M
13-06-2018, 16:07
Still for sale and reduced the price of the DAC
rodgerdodger15
13-06-2018, 16:25
Sent another pm
steve-z
13-06-2018, 19:00
Superb phono stage particularly for MM, I used to own one, they’re rare and often difficult to get hold of new, I sold mine on ebay and got over £200 for it, can’t believe someone hasn’t snapped it up for £90, particularly with the MC impedance mod, the standard 47ohm loading was the reason I sold mine.


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STD305M
13-06-2018, 19:30
Superb phono stage particularly for MM, I used to own one, they’re rare and often difficult to get hold of new, I sold mine on ebay and got over £200 for it, can’t believe someone hasn’t snapped it up for £90, particularly with the MC impedance mod, the standard 47ohm loading was the reason I sold mine.


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Hi Steve

Thanks for your input. It's a fine unit indeed but I decided to go to mc and got a headamp

Cheers mate

Steve...
montesquieu
13-06-2018, 19:32
Hi Steve

Thanks for your input. It's a fine unit indeed but I decided to go to mc and got a headamp

Cheers mate

Steve...

You do know that the Denon headamp doesn't include a phono stage?
STD305M
13-06-2018, 19:34
Yes mate I'm using the one in my amp for now!!!

Steve
STD305M
13-06-2018, 19:39
Sent another pm

pm replied to!!!
STD305M
14-06-2018, 05:00
Early morning bump
Olivier
14-06-2018, 09:52
PM Sent
Simon75
14-06-2018, 20:22
I can confirm that the mani sounds very good with MM cartridges, I am using mine with a M55e successfully. Does anyone here have experience of trying it MC cartridges?
STD305M
14-06-2018, 21:06
Hi Patrick
I used mine with an at33ptg, it was ok but did sound better
After the loading was changed from 47ohm to 100 ohm by Firebottle but ultimately if your paying good money for a moving coil you need to get a higher quality phono stage
Sut or if your phono stage in your amp is good a decent headamp.
The mm side is quality

Steve...
STD305M
14-06-2018, 21:09
PM Sent

Pm replied
montesquieu
14-06-2018, 21:25
Hi Patrick
I used mine with an at33ptg, it was ok but did sound better
After the loading was changed from 47ohm to 100 ohm by Firebottle but ultimately if your paying good money for a moving coil you need to get a higher quality phono stage
Sut or if your phono stage in your amp is good a decent headamp.
The mm side is quality

Steve...

Indeed I was using mine with an Ortofon SL15E using a vintage Ortofon step-up to great effect. Sounded great.
STD305M
14-06-2018, 21:38
Hi Tom

It wasn't until I got the Denon ha500 that i realised how good my at33ptg was.
The headamp i bought from phonomac has been upgraded recently to ha1000 spec apart from off board power and sounds awesome.

Steve...
Simon75
16-06-2018, 18:49
Hi Patrick
I used mine with an at33ptg, it was ok but did sound better
After the loading was changed from 47ohm to 100 ohm by Firebottle but ultimately if your paying good money for a moving coil you need to get a higher quality phono stage
Sut or if your phono stage in your amp is good a decent headamp.
The mm side is quality

Steve...

Thanks for that Steve. I don't have any plans at the moment to try mc but would certainly like to try a Denon mc in the future. I have the Rega brio as well which makes what you say very relevant to me.
Simon75
16-06-2018, 18:54
Indeed I was using mine with an Ortofon SL15E using a vintage Ortofon step-up to great effect. Sounded great.

Good to know.
STD305M
16-06-2018, 19:21
Thanks for that Steve. I don't have any plans at the moment to try mc but would certainly like to try a Denon mc in the future. I have the Rega brio as well which makes what you say very relevant to me.

I think in terms of performance per pound the Denon mc takes some beating
Olivier
22-06-2018, 20:29
Just to say I have now received and installed the Mani in my system, it'll be interesting to hear what it's got to say compared to my dino mk2 w/ dino+ psu. Steve was a top bloke to deal with!
STD305M
23-06-2018, 08:13
Thanks Olivier,
I'm sure the mani will put in a great performance, please post your findings, Id be interested in your thoughts !!!

Steve...