Hi,
Would like to ask for suggestions on valve pre-amps with an onboard MM phono stage. It is to partner a net audio modded Quad 405-3 and Tannoy 15" in GRF cabinets.
I am currently using a Canary Audio line ECC88 pre amp and a Creek OBH 15 II phono stage which sounds very nice. However gain is a bit high on the pre and I am sure the phono stage (although surprisingly good) could be bettered. With my AT MM cart, I am using the adjustable Creek phono on 47ohm load, 100pf cap and 40db gain, so all very stock settings.
I dont want dual or stepped volume controls. And the gain must not be too high as the Quad is 1.5v input sensitivity and the Tannoys are very sensitive. I will be using mainly for rock, pop, electronic, vocal, etc so something with good pace and presence.
I have a good selection of NOS ECC82, 83, 88 valves so would be bonus to find something that uses these, but it is not a deal breaker.
And as I am trying to keep the box count down, I want a single chassis unit that preferably doesn't weigh 25 kg.... And NOT in silver or champagne!
Will consider s/h or new and would prefer something manufactured in UK or Europe as easier to get repairs etc, but will consider US or Japanese too.
I am not in a rush, as my current rig sounds good so can take my time to find a suitable unit.
Thanks for any suggestions and ideas.
Graham.
Would like to ask for suggestions on valve pre-amps with an onboard MM phono stage. It is to partner a net audio modded Quad 405-3 and Tannoy 15" in GRF cabinets.
I am currently using a Canary Audio line ECC88 pre amp and a Creek OBH 15 II phono stage which sounds very nice. However gain is a bit high on the pre and I am sure the phono stage (although surprisingly good) could be bettered. With my AT MM cart, I am using the adjustable Creek phono on 47ohm load, 100pf cap and 40db gain, so all very stock settings.
I dont want dual or stepped volume controls. And the gain must not be too high as the Quad is 1.5v input sensitivity and the Tannoys are very sensitive. I will be using mainly for rock, pop, electronic, vocal, etc so something with good pace and presence.
I have a good selection of NOS ECC82, 83, 88 valves so would be bonus to find something that uses these, but it is not a deal breaker.
And as I am trying to keep the box count down, I want a single chassis unit that preferably doesn't weigh 25 kg.... And NOT in silver or champagne!
Will consider s/h or new and would prefer something manufactured in UK or Europe as easier to get repairs etc, but will consider US or Japanese too.
I am not in a rush, as my current rig sounds good so can take my time to find a suitable unit.
Thanks for any suggestions and ideas.
Graham.