Phono amp specs

[whiskywheels]

Just as a matter of interest, as I have 2 phono preamps (not both in use), what is the 'real world' impact of the different quoted frequency response figures? The acclaimed and reviewed CA 640p is rated at 20Hz - 50KHz, whereas the Rega fono mini is 15Hz - 100KHz. In theory, the Rega should be the better preamp, but is this actually, or necessarily the case?

 

[gbhsi1]

whiskywheels:Just as a matter of interest, as I have 2 phono preamps (not both in use), what is the 'real world' impact of the different quoted frequency response figures? The acclaimed and reviewed CA 640p is rated at 20Hz - 50KHz, whereas the Rega fono mini is 15Hz - 100KHz. In theory, the Rega should be the better preamp, but is this actually, or necessarily the case?Yes, the rega is better.

 

[fatboyslimfast]

But not necessarily due to the frequency response. The human ear can only hear 20hz-20000hz (assuming a youthful pair).

As always, it's down to listening and personal taste.

 

[gbhsi1]

fatboyslimfast:But not necessarily due to the frequency response. The human ear can only hear 20hz-20000hz (assuming a youthful pair).

As always, it's down to listening and personal taste.Sorry, what I should have said...the rega is better on paper, and yes! trust your ears 🙂

 

[fatboyslimfast]

Also, if you were in the process of buying one from scratch, then the fono mini would get my vote, but as you already have a 640p, I wouldn't be overly worried about it - they are pretty close.

And the 640p has the benefit of a Moving Coil stage if you wanted to upgrade your cartridge in the future.

 

[whiskywheels]

fatboyslimfast:The human ear can only hear 20hz-20000hz (

And then there's the frequency response of the Stylus to complicate matters further!

I don't know why I find this so fascinating, but it may be something to do with owning an anorak.

 

[fatboyslimfast]

Just you wait until you find out why they use RIAA equalisation on records. You'll be upgrading your anorak to a kagoul...