Valve Itch phono

[merlin el mago]

Hi,

Sure, if I were asked to design a phono preamp today I'd go for the 6N2P-Ev too.

I currently use it to drive a pair of 2A3s in an amp.

Back in the early nineties I used E283CCs as error amps in voltage regs and ECC808s, C3As and E80CCs in an MC/MM phono preamp too.
Gone are the days....

Just saying these E283CCs are not just your regular run off the mill valve, they're masterpieces of technology.

Cherish them , 😉

Today changed for E283CC, you are right are very good. Thanks for the advice.

Felipe

 

[dady]

Felipe grande.

 

[merlin el mago]

Esteban do you know that my big problem is I don't understand & speak English 100% or 50% or 25%.....

 

[dady]

Is Technical Language is easy for follow, I will make a translation for you....

 

[merlin el mago]

I see....

 

[dady]

😀

 

[hego]

Like me.... a genuine Tarzan lenguage , not real english.

 

[merlin el mago]

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[merlin el mago]

Today arrived my MM cartridge dream.

 

[Salas]

Classic piece 🙂

 

[merlin el mago]

Has the VN35E original stylus, the SQ is far better than the Linn K9.

 

[merlin el mago]

TM = Telefunken version

 

[merlin el mago]

I need to buy a wooden body because I bought the cart together with the Ortofon shell.

 

[Salas]

It should be going well straight to the Itch 47K input. Any thought vs "affordable" MC like 103R? The SUT cost and non replaceable stylus costlier change must be factored in for any MC though. Are there generic stylus copies that can perform satisfactory near the 35E original quality?

 

[merlin el mago]

There are very different opinions but it seems consensus Jico SAS have the best replacement but cost an arm and a leg....

 

[merlin el mago]

Just arrrived the Shure I need more time to listen but first impressions is also better SQ than Denon DL103R + Jensen JT-44K-DX MC Step-up.
But I'm not sure If I optimized well the RC secondary: used 6K8 + 200pF as Jensen advice but lately measured with scope & test showed only resistor was necessary because when connected the capacitor the square wave was ringing http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/analogue-source/290983-jensen-jt-44k-dx-mc-step-up-loading-doubt-6.html

 

[merlin el mago]

Also I need to change near all resistors to upgrade to Itch Rev. 1.2

 

[Salas]

So the input capacitance of the Itch was low enough for the Shure. Else you would be uneasy about first SQ impressions.

 

[stajo]

For sure

 

[merlin el mago]

Shure says 400-500pF. BTW I don't used square waves to listen the Shure, I used Dire Straits 180gr Love Over Gold LP😀