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On the contrary, it seems to me that Oliver has a pretty good idea as to what is required.
What may be worth doing, and somthing I have done when comparing phonostages, is to adjust the output of each one to be similar. All you need to do is quickly play a tone from a test record and measure the voltage at the speaker terminals (very easy to do). So, play the first stage at the volume you want, pop on the test record and measure at the speakers, make a note of the voltage. Then put on each subsequent stage and start by putting on the test record and setting the output voltage to the same as that for the first stage (by adjusting the volume control). This genuinely shouldn’t take more than a couple of mins each time.
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More versatile? Are you Joking? You must be because that's the most ludicrous statement I've read today. I suppose if you don't like a detailed, timbral, evenhanded, accurate approach to Vinyl reproduction, then i suppose i can see your point.
What would you suggest?
TBF when i play some Simon and Garfunkel it sounds fabulous but when i put some System of a down on its sounds fabulous. Oh, no, that example didn't work
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Honestly, hifi brings out the hyperbole in people - the most ludicrous statement you've heard today? Well, versatile doesn't mean Simon and Garfunkel AND SOAD sounding good does it? I've only heard the cartridge sounding amazing at or below 100 ohm loading - and it did sound amazing, but versatile means it suits the requirements of every phono stage that will be showcased on the day. Some might not be set to 50 -100 ohms which would be a shame. However, they could just listen to your rig all day instead.
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Oh, and for versatility I'd recommend the Hana SL. It would suit a number of different loading values on the multitude of phono stages you'll be testing.
Good luck.