Phono stage for a 282...
Posted by: andy c on 02 October 2003
Hi,
As part of my next batch of upgrading, I intend to change the K9 currently fitted to my Linn Axis/Akito with a dynavector MC (Dealer recommendation and a good price).
Obvious phono stage would be a stageline, but are there any others I should shortlist, and if so why?
As part of my next batch of upgrading, I intend to change the K9 currently fitted to my Linn Axis/Akito with a dynavector MC (Dealer recommendation and a good price).
Obvious phono stage would be a stageline, but are there any others I should shortlist, and if so why?
Posted on: 02 October 2003 by Simon Matthews
Is it the £250 dynavector? I would look at swopping towards a s/h lp12 where serious improvements are to be had over the axis (as good as it is). Then the prefix becomes an attractive option.
I just theoretically spent more money than you maybe are considering. However this route offers a logical upgrade path in the future if thats where you want to go.
I just theoretically spent more money than you maybe are considering. However this route offers a logical upgrade path in the future if thats where you want to go.
Posted on: 02 October 2003 by andy c
Simon,
I did consider this but my main source is CD now.
Hence the upgrade I recently made to a CDX2. The dynavector is a £480.00 model that my dealer has had part-exed and is doing me at a good price.
I did consider this but my main source is CD now.
Hence the upgrade I recently made to a CDX2. The dynavector is a £480.00 model that my dealer has had part-exed and is doing me at a good price.
Posted on: 02 October 2003 by andy c
Mmmm Tom, thats about £300.00 more than the stageline....
May need to demo them then.... ah well..
May need to demo them then.... ah well..
Posted on: 02 October 2003 by Jaybar
Tom, did the PE mode drop the gain at all, relative to the original settings?
Thanks,
Jay
Thanks,
Jay
Posted on: 03 October 2003 by JohanR
I find it more than a little strange that when you buy a pre in this price range from a company that once was in the forefront of the "digtal is bad" campaign you don't get a phono input 
JohanR
JohanR
Posted on: 03 October 2003 by greeny
quote:
I find it more than a little strange that when you buy a pre in this price range from a company that once was in the forefront of the "digtal is bad" campaign you don't get a phono input
JohanR
Is it true that the latest pre amp (202, 282, 252) can't take the phono boards?
I can't understand why this is the case. A bad move if you ask me.
What were you using with your K9?
Posted on: 03 October 2003 by Simon Matthews
Sorry, but I still think that it's a very unbalanced front end to put a d17 mk2 onto an axis. Even more crazy to put it through a 500 quid phono stage! Deck first, arm second, cartridge third.
Just my 2p's worth.
Just my 2p's worth.
Posted on: 03 October 2003 by Rico
Simon's right (nicely explained, too).
That would be the turntable equivalent of Alex's Opel Manta driver!
Rico - SM/Mullet Audio
That would be the turntable equivalent of Alex's Opel Manta driver!
Rico - SM/Mullet Audio
Posted on: 03 October 2003 by Brucie
I've just been onto the Dynavector homepage and there is no P-75? They do have a head amp called a DV PHA100.
Has this replaced the P-75?
ta
Bruce
Has this replaced the P-75?
ta
Bruce
Posted on: 03 October 2003 by Martin Payne
quote:
Originally posted by greeny:
Is it true that the latest pre amp (202, 282, 252) can't take the phono boards?
I can't understand why this is the case. A bad move if you ask me.
Greeny,
although the new preamps do not have provision for internal phono boards, they all have a powered socket which will allow you to run a Stageline without needing a separate power supply.
The only downside is that the Stageline costs about twice what a pair of phono boards would, but it does position you to upgrade with a separate power supply in the future.
cheers, Martin
E-mail:- MartinPayne at Dial.Pipex.com
Posted on: 03 October 2003 by syd
Is it true that the latest pre amp (202, 282, 252) can't take the phono boards?
I certainly agree with you. I can see the point with the 552, as at this price a seperate phonostage is necessary, but not on the cheaper models. I think it is Naim just falling into line with the market place as a whole or to be more cynical ensuring extra sales of stagelines etc.
Yours in Music
Syd
I certainly agree with you. I can see the point with the 552, as at this price a seperate phonostage is necessary, but not on the cheaper models. I think it is Naim just falling into line with the market place as a whole or to be more cynical ensuring extra sales of stagelines etc.
Yours in Music
Syd
Posted on: 03 October 2003 by andy c
I think re change in including phono boards is due to several reasons:
Introduction of very good outboard phono stages (Tom Evans etc)
CD players becoming primary source and not owning a TT
More choice to the customer...
personally I can see why its gone this way...
Not saying I agree but it does assit me indirectly in that If I can't afford the phono stage etc its no great shakes as its now a case of just plugging one in rather than a dealer fit board...
Introduction of very good outboard phono stages (Tom Evans etc)
CD players becoming primary source and not owning a TT
More choice to the customer...
personally I can see why its gone this way...
Not saying I agree but it does assit me indirectly in that If I can't afford the phono stage etc its no great shakes as its now a case of just plugging one in rather than a dealer fit board...
Posted on: 03 October 2003 by Colin Ackerman
quote:
Originally posted by Tom Alves:
Yup, you should consider the Dynavector P-75. It's designed for DV cartridges and sings beautifully. About £500
Tom
Actively enjoying it all
Hi Tom
Read your private topics
Colin