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RE: I recommend any version of the K&K phono preamp...

Posted by fin1bxn@msn.com (A) on January 26, 2016 at 06:11:48

In Reply to: I recommend any version of the K&K phono preamp... posted by Ozzy on January 24, 2016 at 04:27:09:

Before I bought my ARC SP20, I was looking at staying with a separate phono and preamp. My first choice was the Manley Steelhead. Considered one of the best out their with sound and options. They run 4 to 5k used about 7500 new. But second was the K&K. Why, because I like a transformer based gain increase (Which both had). When using my Northstar Phono preamp with Pass X2.5 preamp and a dynavector XX2 .27 output, even though the northstar had 60+db gain, I built the CIN MAG step up transformer. and used the 47K MM input on my phono preamp. Smooth. detailed and slam all in one with those 3440 transformers (I think that's the model number). They were originally deigned for Microphones. They even cover a 25ohm load.

But I must say I love that I don't have all those separates now. Just a full function preamp and amp. with a Cart that matches my preamp.

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