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Post by optical on Jun 25, 2021 13:26:48 GMT
So before I start plotting my way towards a 'proper' endgame phono stage (BB3 of course  ), I've gone and got myself a nice little stop gap. It's a bit of a cracker if I may say so myself. Vintage paper/oil caps, some nice matched components and carefully selected tubes make for big analogue sound. This will do for now  |
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Post by firebottle on Jun 25, 2021 13:30:40 GMT
Can't quite read the label, what is it?
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Post by optical on Jun 25, 2021 13:35:25 GMT
It's a company called "Cern Tube" (I think!). It's a guy who operates out of Lithuania whom I've become quite friendly with. I tried out one of his stages and liked it except it had a bit of hum and lacked a bit of gain. Sounded really good though. He let me "upgrade" to this one for just the extra outlay and covered the postage costs. (Also got it cheaper than on the bay too as I talked to him before so saved ebay and PayPal fees ) |
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Post by optical on Jun 25, 2021 13:36:33 GMT
Technic Parameters:
Tube used : 6N8S, 6N9S, 6P6S, 5C4S
Frequency: + / -1dB 20Hz ~ 20kHz
Output terminal: RCA jack
Input terminal: RCA jack dual
Power supply: 220~240V or 110~120V
Gross weight: : 6 kg
Has a high pass filter on it too.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 25, 2021 14:39:23 GMT
Technic Parameters: Tube used : 6N8S, 6N9S, 6P6S, 5C4S Frequency: + / -1dB 20Hz ~ 20kHz Output terminal: RCA jack Input terminal: RCA jack dual Power supply: 220~240V or 110~120V Gross weight: : 6 kg Has a high pass filter on it too. Can we measure it if you're down this way again? |
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Post by optical on Jun 25, 2021 14:40:32 GMT
Technic Parameters: Tube used : 6N8S, 6N9S, 6P6S, 5C4S Frequency: + / -1dB 20Hz ~ 20kHz Output terminal: RCA jack Input terminal: RCA jack dual Power supply: 220~240V or 110~120V Gross weight: : 6 kg Has a high pass filter on it too. Can we measure it if you're down this way again? By all means |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 25, 2021 14:41:49 GMT
Can we measure it if you're down this way again? By all means Excellent! Is it MM and MC or just MM.....couldn't see that in your post. |
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Post by optical on Jun 25, 2021 14:50:06 GMT
Excellent! Is it MM and MC or just MM.....couldn't see that in your post. Just an MM input - sorry thought that came out on the specs but didn't. Comparing it to my other stages (Arcam rPhono, D.Klimo LAR clone, EAR 834p clone) it just seems to have a little more 'body' and atmosphere. It isn't razor sharp in clarity or detail but neither are most of my records to be fair. It is really immersing me in the music. Switching back to digital can actually be quite a shock for the ears! |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 25, 2021 15:38:35 GMT
Excellent! Is it MM and MC or just MM.....couldn't see that in your post. Just an MM input - sorry thought that came out on the specs but didn't. Comparing it to my other stages (Arcam rPhono, D.Klimo LAR clone, EAR 834p clone) it just seems to have a little more 'body' and atmosphere. It isn't razor sharp in clarity or detail but neither are most of my records to be fair. It is really immersing me in the music. Switching back to digital can actually be quite a shock for the ears! I think I need to see it and hear it. I don't like there being phonostages I haven't heard 😡 |
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Post by optical on Jun 25, 2021 17:33:07 GMT
Just an MM input - sorry thought that came out on the specs but didn't. Comparing it to my other stages (Arcam rPhono, D.Klimo LAR clone, EAR 834p clone) it just seems to have a little more 'body' and atmosphere. It isn't razor sharp in clarity or detail but neither are most of my records to be fair. It is really immersing me in the music. Switching back to digital can actually be quite a shock for the ears! I think I need to see it and hear it. I don't like there being phonostages I haven't heard 😡 Yes, we simply can't have that can we. Will bring some kit on a proper visit at some point. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 25, 2021 17:34:15 GMT
I think I need to see it and hear it. I don't like there being phonostages I haven't heard 😡 Yes, we simply can't have that can we. Will bring some kit on a proper visit at some point. Good man! I LOVE Phonostages, so I'll look forward to that |
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Post by antonio on Jun 26, 2021 2:02:48 GMT
Well on looks alone I give it 10, (eat your heart out BB3 owners  ) sounds like you're enjoying it which is all that matters |
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), I've gone and got myself a nice little stop gap.
) sounds like you're enjoying it which is all that matters