Denon DL-110: MM or MC with (X)Ono?

[sianturi]

As Denon DL-110 is a high output MC cartridge (MM compatible), how would you connect it to the Ono phono stage? I figured that since using only MM would mean less component, thus would be better sonically.

Could anybody share some light? Of course as a plus, using less component means better for my DIY budget...

 

[Hikari1]

The MM input will have the right gain and a 47K load, which is around what you want. Most MC phono have a 100ohm or so input which is far too low.

Unless you have a very low gain system or a passive preamp the MM version is the best option. I have used the denon 110 with a 40db MM phonostage. Works fine.

 

[sianturi]

Ok thanks a lot Hikari! I'll be using aleph P1.7 coupled with Aleph-X (the original Grey Rollins' version). I'll try using the MM stage only then.

 

[Hikari1]

I think you will will have enough gain. Shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Nelson Pass]

Don't be afraid to try it both ways. I have some high output MC's that
I use into the MC input with 1K loading or so.

 

[joztom]

Like Mr.Nelson has explain, this type of Denon head is quite complicate to connect. If you decide to go on MM module input (47K Ohm/45pF), you got about correct output in voltage, but on the input MM module Denon MC need 10x head output impedance which is declare, that mean 160 Ohm x 10 = 1K6 Ohm. Ideal are modules, where you can decide input impedance with code switch. In your case I will put 1K5 Ohm in paralel with standard 47K Ohm on MM input. Then you will get really live music from Denon.

 

[sianturi]

Okay thanks a lot for the input. I'll try first connecting the cartridge to the MM first (since my budget is a little tight at the moment, and finding the quartet 2SK170s for Ono's MC section is a bit difficult).