Yes, I'd read that...

Posted by tketcham (A) on December 18, 2005 at 10:19:15

In Reply to: With a 2.5 mV ho mc cartridge... posted by KT88 on December 18, 2005 at 09:22:04:

but to avoid adding to the complexities of multiple iterations (and my confusion) I was staying within the suggested capacitance range (100 - 500 pF) for the Eroica H. Of that range, the 100 pF sounded best. I did lower the impedance loading based on suggestions that impedance output be roughly 10 to 20 times the input, which for the H version is 77 ohms. I found the sound to be more pleasing than at the default 47K ohms. It may be that the cartridge is still new enough that it's still a bit bright and dropping impedance helps.

Now that I have the gain and impedance figured out I'll try the zero capacitance setting for comparison. This phono stage facet of analog sound is fascinating and "a whole lotta fun!"

Tom

PS: I did a search of amplification/passive/active/buffered/tubed/ss etc. and found a wealth of, well, opinions. Seems that people have a very wide range of experiences, knowledge, and personal listening preferences. Even the so-called "experts" don't agree on the different applications of solid state vs tubed, minimalist circuitry (or "clean" as some consider it) vs "colored" buffering (or distortion as some consider it). I've tried to come at this upgrade process with an open mind, seeking the knowledge of others and appreciating their opinions. But I'm also keeping my past 35 years of vinyl listening in mind as to my own personal preferences for stereo sound. Last night, armed with newfound knowledge and understanding, I had a blast messin' around with the settings on that JoLida phono stage.

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Topic - Jolida JD9 technically demystified - KT88 13:33:21 12/16/05 (23)

With a 2.5 mV homc cartridge there are several iterations that seem to work... - tketcham 22:39:33 12/17/05 (3)

With a 2.5 mV ho mc cartridge... - KT88 09:22:04 12/18/05 (2)

Yes, I'd read that... - tketcham 10:19:15 12/18/05 (1)

cool... - KT88 12:15:56 12/18/05 (0)

Re: It makes sense they would design it like thier cd player. - SirAnthony 01:28:02 12/17/05 (16)

I agree to a point, then digress... - KT88 10:47:12 12/17/05 (5)

Re: Your points are well made... - SirAnthony 12:36:09 12/17/05 (4)

So you haven't heard the JD9, ... - bjh 14:51:46 12/17/05 (2)

Re: So you haven't heard the JD9, ... - SirAnthony 01:38:46 12/18/05 (1)

Oh really! I look forward to ... - bjh 07:31:58 12/18/05 (0)

Thanks! - KT88 13:04:48 12/17/05 (0)

You sure did, Sir... - tketcham 08:16:24 12/17/05 (2)

Re: sensative aren't we - SirAnthony 10:19:31 12/17/05 (1)

It's a joke, son. I said a joke. nt - tketcham 16:27:06 12/17/05 (0)

Actually that would suggest they *didn't* design it like the CDP. - bjh 08:03:24 12/17/05 (6)

Re: Actually that would suggest they *didn't* design it like the CDP. - SirAnthony 10:18:21 12/17/05 (5)

You're 1 for 2... - KT88 10:56:29 12/17/05 (4)

Well as long as you not trying to come across - bjh 11:29:46 12/17/05 (3)

You Will Respect My Authority!! - KT88 12:57:48 12/17/05 (2)

Just keeping you honest with both - bjh 13:24:59 12/17/05 (1)

Re: Just keeping you honest with both - KT88 13:57:42 12/17/05 (0)

Thank you, Bill. nt - tketcham 14:21:44 12/16/05 (1)

No problem. Lots of questions about the JD-9 recently. - KT88 16:11:36 12/16/05 (0)

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Yes, I'd read that... - tketcham 10:19:15 12/18/05 (1)

cool... - KT88 12:15:56 12/18/05 (0)

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