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Hi guys,
So as the lovely TT and cartridge that I have hasn’t sold I’ve decided to get back into the joy of vinyl BUT ! As the cartridge is MC and my amp only has an MM input which is my best option vs price , sound quality etc
A SUT , a different preamp ( using my Roksan K2 ) or an MC phono stage?
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hifi_dave
28-09-2022, 16:05
Depends on the budget and the unit chosen. A good SUT might sound better than a pre. A better pre might sound better than a SUT and so on. You need tottery a couple of units in your system.
Thanks Dave , another member said a sut .
Happy with the amp for now so sut seems the better option
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walpurgis
28-09-2022, 18:45
Cheaper SUTs tend to be a disappointment and often outperformed by reasonable phono pre-amps, but my favourite is actually a good SUT into a decent MM phono stage.
Agreed - audio transformer design is a fairly esoteric subject and well designed transformers are expensive to manufacture. The better ones are made in Germany, Sweden, the US and Japan.
Thanks gents
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Firebottle
29-09-2022, 06:29
A SUT will alter the sound of a cartridge slightly, as the loading is marginally different between each one.
We are talking minor differences.
Having a SUT will give you greater flexibility to try any MM only stage.
I have a SUT that you can borrow until you find one to buy if you wish.
Cheers,
Alan
Morning Alan ,
That’s very kind of you , I may take you up on that offer but before I do I need to get other items to accommodate the TT such as a rack/table and more interconnects .
I’ll be in touch mate.
Cheers
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And don't forget the headamp option.
And don't forget the headamp option.And the 2nd mortgage for new vinyl ;)
Oh wait....
And the 2nd mortgage for new vinyl ;)
Oh wait....
And because I have a new toy the missus will need new boots or handbag for this season [emoji20]
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And because I have a new toy the missus will need new boots or handbag for this season [emoji20]
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLol true
dont forget a record cleaner :ner:
reminds me ive still got a ton of vinyl to sell off. must get round to it someday lol
hifi_dave
30-09-2022, 14:02
Thanks Dave , another member said a sut .
Happy with the amp for now so sut seems the better option
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Not if the MC amp is better. You can't generalise without knowing the actual units involved.
walpurgis
30-09-2022, 14:41
Not if the MC amp is better. You can't generalise without knowing the actual units involved.
I agree with Dave, even though I use an SUT personally.
Bloody hell I’m opening up a right can of worms .
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