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  1. #1
    Join Date: Nov 2010

    Location: Sheffield/Peak District. UK

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    I'm Richard.

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    am having a clear-out as a prelude to a possible house move.

    I have the following:
    A Beresford Bushmaster 2 DAC (upgraded with Stan’s firmware chip).
    A Matrix M Stage headphone amp.
    A Tisbury Audio(Mk2 - I think) passive pre-amp.
    A Cambridge CP2 MM/MC phono preamp
    A Linn Mimik 2 CD player + Linn remote.

    Cambridge CP2 MM/MC phono preamp...in black

    I have used this with a relatively high-end arm and MC cartridge. It's been excellent for a so-called 'budget' pre-amp. It's very versatile. I upgraded to a Tricord Dino with a dedicated PS. Is there a difference between the two...well yes... but it's marginal to say the least. (My wife - a musician - can't tell the difference!)

    I suggest you Google reviews on this unit.

    From the Web: "CP2 (£149 new)
    Class-leading sound quality
    This high quality design features single-ended 'Class A' gain stages and discrete transistors, instead of the more common integrated circuits. This gives less cross-talk and interference across the signal path. There's also copper shielding of sensitive circuits and premium grade, multi-parallel capacitors for even higher levels of sonic accuracy. What this means for sound quality is a rich, full-bodied sound that's also low on distortion and very quiet in terms of background noise.

    Subsonic filter
    The CP2 comes fitted with a switchable subsonic filter. This helps limit low frequency 'rumble' caused by vinyl imperfections and helps protect your speakers from excessive wear.

    Exquisite style and build
    You'd never guess that this is a budget phono stage by looking at it. Featuring an all-metal casing with sleek, aluminium front panel and smoothly rounded edges the CP2 could easily pass for a more expensive design. Available in black or silver, the teardrop shape is also the perfect match for the awarding-winning Cambridge CX-range of amps."


    £89 to include P+P. Original packaging and instructions etc.
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    My Gear:
    Source component/s:
    Cambridge CXC Cd player; Inspire Apollo deck + Roksan Nima arm + Ortofon 2M Black; Denon TU-580RD tuner; Logitech Squeezebox Touch. Rpi with Volumio. RME DAC.

    Amplification: WD KEL84+ valve amp; Rega Brio, Quad 306 (DADA modded, - in reserve)). Trichord Dino2 & Dino+ PS;

    Wiim mini, Wiim Pro, Wiim ProPlus streamers

    Loudspeakers:
    Living Voice Auditorium IBX-R2.
    Q Acoustics 2010 in the 'study'.

    Cables/stands: Chords; Van Dammes 4mm

    Any other hi-fi bits:
    Apple MacMini Pro; Senn HD598, 467,
    Linear PSs for Rpi and DAC. Pure mains conditioning.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikmas View Post
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    Thanks mMke,

    Now sold.

  4. #4
    Join Date: May 2013

    Location: Rotherham

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    Good price for a nice bit of kit, I’ve been using one for almost a year and have found it excellent with MM and MC cartridges, sounds great with my ATF7.


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