Recent content by therift72

Yes, I know that, but I want to.

I'll see what they suggest but yes, the most obvious choice is the more expensive Rega Aria MKIII at $1495, but after having dropped $2500 on the TT, I may have to reel it in and stick with the less expensive option until I can replenish my funds. I'll weigh up my options when the time comes.

Super helpful - thank you so much!! Happy to switch out the Vincent as it takes up too much space on my cabinet anyway.......

Thanks for this - I agree, it may be that the Vincent doesn't have the output for this cartridge. It worked fine with the Elys2 but as we've already noted, that an MM and much less sensitive. I have my dealer coming to review tomorrow and I'll see what they say - worse case I'll switch out the...

The Vincent's Specs are as follows: Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 20 kHz Harmonic Distortion: < 0.05 % (20 Hz - 20 kHz) Input Sensitivity: MM: 58 mV, MC: 6.8 mV Signal-Noise Ratio: MM: > 81 dB, MC: > 69 dB Input Impedance: MM: 47 kOhm, MC: 99 - 1000 Ohm (adjustable) Input Capacity: MM: 15 pF...

The Vincent is set to MC. I double checked. I will check with my dealer on the low output issue.

I just upgraded my 2005 Rega P3/Elys2 for a new Rega PL6 with the Ania Pro cartridge. Running it through a Vincent PHO-700 phono amp (MM/MC) and into a Naim Uniti Atom, and out of a pair of Rega RS5 speakers. I set the TT up, levelled it, balanced the tone arm, set VTF to 1.75g with the tonearm...