Hi all
Trying to figure out if I have a SQ issue in my set up, deriving by a possible capacitance mismatch.
Set-up:
Technics SL1500C TT
AT-VM95ML cartridge
Marantz PM7200 amp
I understand the Technics phono stage has a higher capacitance than the AT95ML needs, being aimed Ortofon carts.
I also read that the Marantz internal phono stage has even higher capacitance.
I have tried both the Marantz internal phono and the Technics own preamp and in neither case I am getting any sibilance or other "serious" issues as apparently a capacitance mismatch should cause.
I noticed little difference between the two (currently using the Technics as it sounds marginally better) - Records sound "good enough": better than on my old AT-LP-5 with the AT95ML cartridge and better than the Technics with the factory fitted Ortofon Red.
But, the bug still remains - is this potential capacitance issue affecting the overall SQ?
I once heard that a good measure of whether you are getting the best out of your TT set-up is if records sound better than CDs. Not sure how much to believe this but, after doing 3 or 4 A-B comparisons, none of the records sounded better than the respective CD versions.
Thoughts?
Any easy way (that doesn't involve measuring sound with studio/lab equipment) to determine whether there is an issue with capacitance or whatever?
Also - would using an external phono stage (budget around £200 as saving for amp upgrade - most likely Rega Elex) make a significant difference?
Any other advice - apart from changing to an Ortofon black /bronze (I like the AT95ML)?
Trying to figure out if I have a SQ issue in my set up, deriving by a possible capacitance mismatch.
Set-up:
Technics SL1500C TT
AT-VM95ML cartridge
Marantz PM7200 amp
I understand the Technics phono stage has a higher capacitance than the AT95ML needs, being aimed Ortofon carts.
I also read that the Marantz internal phono stage has even higher capacitance.
I have tried both the Marantz internal phono and the Technics own preamp and in neither case I am getting any sibilance or other "serious" issues as apparently a capacitance mismatch should cause.
I noticed little difference between the two (currently using the Technics as it sounds marginally better) - Records sound "good enough": better than on my old AT-LP-5 with the AT95ML cartridge and better than the Technics with the factory fitted Ortofon Red.
But, the bug still remains - is this potential capacitance issue affecting the overall SQ?
I once heard that a good measure of whether you are getting the best out of your TT set-up is if records sound better than CDs. Not sure how much to believe this but, after doing 3 or 4 A-B comparisons, none of the records sounded better than the respective CD versions.
Thoughts?
Any easy way (that doesn't involve measuring sound with studio/lab equipment) to determine whether there is an issue with capacitance or whatever?
Also - would using an external phono stage (budget around £200 as saving for amp upgrade - most likely Rega Elex) make a significant difference?
Any other advice - apart from changing to an Ortofon black /bronze (I like the AT95ML)?
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