I have the chance to buy a 110v US market phono stage but to run it here in the UK will obviously need a transformer to reduce the voltage. Is this in any way going to compromise performance ?
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OK, with one caveat
Should work OK with a 230->110 tranny. One exception is how robust is the PS: a 60 cycles PS can get away with less VA than a 50c one. So, if the phono's PS is robust there's really no problem whatsoever. If it's a cost-cutting variant of a normal PS, then you may have a slightly "weaker" phono.Only sick music makes money today; our big theatres subsist on Wagner! (F. Nietzsche) -
ok thanks, I will check on the spec. Its a Lehmann black cube that I am looking at which I would guess to be designed for both multiple voltages and HZ settings to make it saleable worldwide. I will try and find out.Comment
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Vatulele -- isn't the Lehmann made in Germany? Why on earth buy it fm the US and face postage, EU import taxes, etc not to mention the cost of a tranny???Originally posted by vatuleleOnly sick music makes money today; our big theatres subsist on Wagner! (F. Nietzsche)Comment
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It was an e-bay sale, in the end I left it alone, will wait for a UK spec version in case there are any potential problems.
I use e-bay and other used hifi sales sites as a means of trying out and upgrading. Ive got a Trichord Dino at mom and would like to try the Lehmann against it head to head. I can effectively do that for free by buying second hand and then selling whichever one I dont want to keep. I cant justify spending hundreds of pounds every time I fancy a bit of comparitive testing.Comment
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http://www.gspr.com/parasound/jc3.html
Just released. Good news for all of us. I'm still waiting on some other things that should be out about now, like the ZCD. Keep it up, Parasound! It's too bad that I don't use vinyl myself.
Full size pics at the website.
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Parasound has introduced an improved version of the highly regarded JC3 phono preamplifier, the John Curl designed JC3+.
Press Release:
Parasound Introduces the Halo JC 3+ phono preamp — An improved JC 3 from legendary Vendetta designer, John Curl.
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Hello, I am in the process of relocating some of my HT equipment from my Family Room to my basement (power equipment) or to the rear of my Family Room (DVD; CD; Phono).
One of the pieces that is moving is my Phono. I currently run the Phono using a Rotel Phone Pre-Amp connected to my... -
Anyone else "into" vinyl? NOT the kind you wear -- such as 1970's disco pants :>) -- but rather, the kind you spin for music. In other words, LPs!
One nice feature of the RDC-7, which you won't find in many competing models, is the built-in phono stage. Given the superb... -
Im new here. I have a Rotel RC-985 preamp hooked up to a Rotel RB 1070 amp running B&W 602 S3 speakers. Im currently using a Thorens TD 147 turntable in this setup.
Im wanting to upgrade my cartridge on my Thorens to a Ortofon Rondo Bronze which is a $900-1000 MC cartridge. Some have...03 September 2010, 00:07 Friday
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