Spiritwinds
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I have been reading very mixed review about this SUT.. is it really worth it or better to choose something else.. a lot of online reviews are mostly directed towards buyers remorse.. please advise
If you have a low output denon MC cart, then it will be worth giving it a try . Depending on your phono stage you might prefer it or notI have been reading very mixed review about this SUT.. is it really worth it or better to choose something else.. a lot of online reviews are mostly directed towards buyers remorse.. please advise
Real pearls of wisdomIt depends on what your reference is. I tried this SUT before it was put up on sale. In my case, the phono (Mod Squad/McCormack Phono Drive) is an out and out mc phono with discrete components with a slightly compromised mm stage that they assumed no one will use. The mm stage is not used for the mc circuit either. So in my case, the direct mc input sounded much better.
However if you have a really good mm phono like say the EAR 834p with upgraded tubes, this will be really really good. Also this SUT is built from ground up for the DL103 (non R) cartridge. If you have no fascination towards this cartridge, it is better to skip. If you love this cartridge, then maybe it is completely worth it depending on your phono.
ECC83 means get nos Telefunken. Nothing else will be in the same zip code!Real pearls of wisdom
Even I found that the direct MC input of my bigbottle mk3 phono stage at 100 ohm loading sounded better than using a SUT into its MM stage. But, I really have to experiment more, as the EMT SUT seems to be sensitive to placement from transformers, so have to play around to get it far away enough to stop picking up hum. Maybe once I get rid of the hum, I can really see what it brings to the mix
Plus, I want to try swapping in some sovetek ECC 83 into the phono and see, as they come well recommended from fellow users.
Wow...thanks a ton for that recommendation. Much appreciated...will definitely keep my eyes peeled for one. ThanksECC83 means get nos Telefunken. Nothing else will be in the same zip code!
Check with the designer of the phono. Telefunken can sound thin and analytical in the wrong phono/amp.Wow...thanks a ton for that recommendation. Much appreciated...will definitely keep my eyes peeled for one. Thanks![]()
Thanks a ton premThe TSD 15 needs a 220-250 ohm loading. 100 ohms is not right. With addition of a resistor you might be able to change the existing MC loading of 100 ohms in your phono to 240 ohms. Check with the designer