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That should be a pair that sang beautifully! I know that I have an OM20 kicking around, but seem to recall having some other Ortofons.
Thanks @TungstenAudio , but it seems more likely that it is an interaction between the P3 and A Jzm. II did try moving it when I thought it was related to the Naim with no improvement.
Ok, I took a gander, they look like metal, but are actually a very hard type of synthetic material.
They look fine, but even if metal I don't know how much EMI they would stop....or maybe they stop it all, mine is pretty silent. 😶
The more that I ponder the more that I suspect it is a system wide interaction, unless I am one of a a couple of people using a P3 and AJzm. As I tried to write previously, the Naim gear is particularly susceptible to inductive issues, I've experienced them first hand, but turning off the Naim and right back on has always cured it. In this situation that did nothing, it was turning off the Aleph that cured the problem.
I've had that Super OM 30 for a long time, but recently hooked it up and it was dead. While removing the little clips, one of the rear pins was loose. Somewhere online I found Super OM 5 brand new for 79 bucks. I bought it just for the body and put the OM30 stylus on it. Back in business. Seems to sound best lowering the tail a touch via VTA. I had the OM 20 prior to that. I forget the difference, I think OM 30 is microline type stylus. The body's are the same. Never tried the OM 40. The OM 30 stylus is available, but a touch north of 300.
I have a "regular" aleph J, no probs. I have all the stuff for new AlephJ, spare the chassis, which is one of the special order PASS DIY deals and won't be shipping for a minute. I will try once built!
Thanks for all the info/knowledge pertaining to the tone arms and the Denon-103 cartridge. I have a learning curve ahead of me.
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This makes no sense, as you have to be using some kind of a linestage/preamp/attenuator between the Pearl 3 and the AJ Zen…
I think you already answered this, but have you tried with different Preamp? Try 2018 BA pre from Wayne, Iron pre, BA3 FE or DCG3 as examples.
I can speak for those preamps being quite excellent.
Russellc
I can speak for those preamps being quite excellent.
Russellc
So the issue is the Naim + the AJ Zen. That has nothing to do with the Pearl 3.
As Cody suggests, try with any different preamp.
Which of the DIN I/O connectors are you using to connect the SuperNait 3 to the AJ Zen? And what cable are you using?
The SuperNait 3 has a couple upgrade paths available in the form of external power supplies; are you using any of those?
The SuperNait 3 has a couple upgrade paths available in the form of external power supplies; are you using any of those?
And what output on the Nait is in use? There’s more than one way to connect an external amp and RCA/DIN can often be screwy…
I am using a HiCap DR and RCA pre outs. The Pearl is most definitely part of the problem, If I turn it off either on front or at the PEM the hum is present, if I remove the power cord from the Pearl PS it's gone.
They are, though I did try the Pearl in a wall outlet instead of all components into my Audioquest Niagara 3000, same either way.
