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morris_minor
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Hi Darren and welcome to the forum.
I echo your comments about listening to jazz; it's great to hear all the detail which only adds to the atmosphere. Get a live set with the chink of glasses in the background and gentle applause after the solos and you have benefits of being there minus the smoke . . . I'm sure Derek (Suggs) will contact you about the loan soon, but you'll need to borrow a Fanfare 3 as the Gram Amp 2SE is MM only. The Benz' output is only 0.4mV (IIRC). The Fanfare 3 is the equivalent to the GA2SE, but higher up the range you could consider the Reflex C. If you think you'll ever get a MM cartridge, then getting a MM stage and an Elevator EXP step-up amp gives you total flexibility. But the cost escalates somewhat. Whichever phono amp you choose to borrow I'm sure you'll find it a step up from the integrated amp . . .
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Bob
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mandarintje
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Thanks Bob!
I think my plan is to stick with MC unless there are any benefits of a MM? Sinatra Live at the Sands comes to mind! on 180g =) you can hear the chinking of the food cart as it goes by =) (and my favourite: 'Smadda wid yo! doyn ye wanna loyn nuthin? " |
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Graham Slee
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Now why didn't I spot that? Sorry Darren. |
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BackinBlack
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Hi Darren, and welcome from me too.
Like many I started with MM and moved "up" to MC finally using the Fanfare 3 with a variety of Ortofon MCs. All represented an improvement over my old Audio Analogue Maestro built in phono stage. I then decided to try out Grahams Genera with MM and even though I still use old Ortofon VMS 20 and 30 Mk2 carts/stylus I find the sound much more balanced than the MCs. The Bass in particular has more depth and better timing. I would conclude from this that the best of MM with a Reflex M might be preferable to similar priced MCs even with a Reflex C. Graham also has some observations on MC vs MC, you might wish to see this thread: Reflex C - http://audio-forum.gspaudio.co.uk/reflex-c_topic2134_post23712.html#23712 The loan programme is a great aid when it comes to making a choice, even if te results tend to be spending more than you anticipated!! Edited by BackinBlack - 13 Jan 2014 at 10:58am |
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Just listen, if it sounds good to you, enjoy it.
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mandarintje
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Thanks Ian
I've just read that thread...interesting. Hmmm...where bass is concerned, it's very punctuated and assertive. Example: I know there is a loose screw in the curtain rail somewhere =P need to take it off to shut it up. Is it possible to loan the Fanfare 3? (god, it's beautiful) I'm itching to try now! |
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morris_minor
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Bob
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Fatmangolf
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Thanks for joining our community Darren.
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Jon
Open mind and ears whilst owning GSP Genera, Accession M, Accession MC, Elevator EXP, Solo ULDE, Proprius amps, Cusat50 cables, Lautus digital cable, Spatia cables and links, and a Majestic DAC. |
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