Hi,
First post and new to the forum although I've been poaching information from here for some time... Thanks![Grin :grin: :grin:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
So I inherited a Hacker GP42, matching AL42 stereo speaker and a bunch of Vinyl. I love the hacker but it just can't seem to handle newer records, I guess with it being 50 years old I'll be a little forgiving.
Anyway I'll have it for life and it will have it's place but since getting into Vinyl (on a low budget) I've been trying to get together some speakers and an amp which I've done (two sets in fact) with a view to getting an entry level TT. soooo I'm now the proud owner of a Pro-Ject Debut III WOOHOO!
So for now I was wondering if anyone could tell me out of the equipment that I have what the best configuration would be for the Debut.
(also feel free to say the gear I have is pants and I need to rethink, any and all advice welcome)
Both amps have a Phono socket (would this do or should I invest in a project pre amp?)
I'll post the specs for the gear I have below in case it helps but at the moment it means little to me, although I am trying to learn as I go along.
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My first set up is;
Arcam Alpha 3 integrated stereo amp AL3 055 600
Power output: 40 watts per channel into 8 ohms
Total harmonic distortion: 0.02% at 30 watts into 8 ohms at tkHz
Frequency response: Phono 60-20,000Hz ±05dB. -3dB at 20Hz
Line inputs: I 0-20,000Hz ±05dB
Input sensitivity: Phono 22mV/47k ohms/I O0pF Line inputs 170mV
Signal-to-noise ratio (CCtR): Phono 75dN
Line inputs: 95dB
Dimensions (W x H x D): 430 x 84 x 248mm
Weight: 4.0kg
With a pair of Tannoy Mercury MX2's;
Two-way bass reflex system
115mm mid/bass driver
25mm soft dome tweeter
88dB sensitivity
8ohms
48Hz-20kHz frequency response
80Watts power handling
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My second set up is;
Wharfdale integrated stereo amp WPA-3038
I Can't seem to find any tech specs on this one :/
on the back it say's 6-8 Ohms
With a pair of Technics SB-C350's
Frequency response of 47Hz - 30kHz
A nominal impedance of 6 ohms for 70W RMS - 140W peak power handling
Infinite baffle [sealed] 3-way gives a measured efficiency of 87dB at 1Watt @ 1m
Dimensions [H x W x D]: 495 x 208 x 207mm
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First post and new to the forum although I've been poaching information from here for some time... Thanks
So I inherited a Hacker GP42, matching AL42 stereo speaker and a bunch of Vinyl. I love the hacker but it just can't seem to handle newer records, I guess with it being 50 years old I'll be a little forgiving.
Anyway I'll have it for life and it will have it's place but since getting into Vinyl (on a low budget) I've been trying to get together some speakers and an amp which I've done (two sets in fact) with a view to getting an entry level TT. soooo I'm now the proud owner of a Pro-Ject Debut III WOOHOO!
So for now I was wondering if anyone could tell me out of the equipment that I have what the best configuration would be for the Debut.
(also feel free to say the gear I have is pants and I need to rethink, any and all advice welcome)
Both amps have a Phono socket (would this do or should I invest in a project pre amp?)
I'll post the specs for the gear I have below in case it helps but at the moment it means little to me, although I am trying to learn as I go along.
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My first set up is;
Arcam Alpha 3 integrated stereo amp AL3 055 600
Power output: 40 watts per channel into 8 ohms
Total harmonic distortion: 0.02% at 30 watts into 8 ohms at tkHz
Frequency response: Phono 60-20,000Hz ±05dB. -3dB at 20Hz
Line inputs: I 0-20,000Hz ±05dB
Input sensitivity: Phono 22mV/47k ohms/I O0pF Line inputs 170mV
Signal-to-noise ratio (CCtR): Phono 75dN
Line inputs: 95dB
Dimensions (W x H x D): 430 x 84 x 248mm
Weight: 4.0kg
With a pair of Tannoy Mercury MX2's;
Two-way bass reflex system
115mm mid/bass driver
25mm soft dome tweeter
88dB sensitivity
8ohms
48Hz-20kHz frequency response
80Watts power handling
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My second set up is;
Wharfdale integrated stereo amp WPA-3038
I Can't seem to find any tech specs on this one :/
on the back it say's 6-8 Ohms
With a pair of Technics SB-C350's
Frequency response of 47Hz - 30kHz
A nominal impedance of 6 ohms for 70W RMS - 140W peak power handling
Infinite baffle [sealed] 3-way gives a measured efficiency of 87dB at 1Watt @ 1m
Dimensions [H x W x D]: 495 x 208 x 207mm
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