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Reflex C and AT33EV & Dynavector 20x2L |
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jimmm18
New Member Joined: 12 Nov 2018 Location: San Francisco Status: Offline Points: 5 |
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Hi All I did a search on the forum and could not find much on using the Reflex C with either of these cartridges. Fact is not many posts on the Reflex C I currently have a Reflex C with the basic power supply that I purchased used. Unfortunately no PSU1. I am using it now with a Audio Technica AT33EV and I have a brand new Dynavector 20x2H that I could exchanged for a 20x2l. Id anyone using these cartridges with the Reflex C? Also, how does the C compare to the sound of the M. Lots of reviews on the M. I am finding the C a little dark sounding but I have only had it since Friday evening and, though it is used, it looks like it may not have ever been used or it hasn't been for a long time. I know this is vague. I am struggling to figure out if I like the reflex or not. My other MC stage is an Conrad-Johnson EF1. Jim |
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morris_minor
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Hi Jim,
And welcome to the forum. I've quite a few of Graham's phono amps, but never heard the Reflex C - I've always used the Elevator EXP into MM amps. I'm not totally sure what you mean by "dark" sounding. Do you mean it lacks high frequency "sparkle" (for want of a better word)? Everyone of Graham's amps I've heard have had a very neutral sound, as if they're just getting out of the way of the music. HF response has been dependent on the cartridge and the setup (VTA etc). Your Reflex C will benefit from being powered up for a few days - it should never be turned off unless you're going away from home for while. This forum has a loan scheme, so you could borrow a Reflex C and see if the two units sound the same. Bruce (aka BAK) operates the US loans, and it's free apart from shipping costs both ways. If you're interested drop BAK a private message to arrange.
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Bob
Majestic DAC/pre-amp Accession MC/Enigma, Accession MM, Reflex M, Elevator EXP, Era Gold V Solo ULDE, Novo, Lautus USB and digital, Libran balanced, CuSat50 2 x Proprius + Spatia/Spatia Links |
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RichW
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Hi Jim,
As Bob says, give the Reflex C around a couple of weeks of being powered up. I haven't used the Reflex C with your cartridges but I did use the C with an Ortofon Cadenza Blue for quite a while & found it had a neutral sound - I was impressed with it. One or two other stages (not GSP) I tried with the Blue sounded lean & bright but not the C - it did tame the cartridge's tendency to be a little too bright & 'vivid'. |
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Majestic/Enigma, Accession MM & MC.
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jimmm18
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Thanks RichW and Bob I have been in contact with Bruce and I am working on the loaner. PSU1. Or I just might buy it as last night everything feel into place and the phono stage sounds great. I think the AT33Ev is fully broken in now (it is only a week old) and the reflex got its 72 hours up time (picked it up on Friday.) I am in the middle of an Analog upgrade, I guess. Turntable is a VPI Scoutmaster. My other phono stage is a Conrad-Johnson EF1. Interesting that they now are sound more the same than different. Both very good. Jim Bob, do you really have a Morris Minor?
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Aussie Mick
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I wonder what the new price used to be on the EF1? The Reflex C still looking a major bargain? Bravo, Graham.
Mick.
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Rega RP8 - Apheta 2 - Accession MC Enigma PS -Solo ULDE (Focal Utopia) - PS Audio M700 - Fical Kanta No2
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jimmm18
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Well I am listening to it now and is sounding great. Maybe amazing but not there yet. I think better than the ef1,at least with the at33ev. Both the cartridge and preamp are all getting burned in. And I don't even have the psu1 yet! Should arrive this week but not sure I needed it.
Happy today.
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Chris Firth
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I think you'll enjoy what the PSU1 brings to the party
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