19-Jul-2025, 16:56
I'd suggest this configuration as a starting point:
As mentioned in the cartridge specifications, you might want to adjust the capacitive loading (pF) to fine-tune the high-frequency response.
The Expert series amplifiers have an "auto wi-fi standby" option which is usually a good thing to enable as it reduces the possibility of "chirping" noises in the phono signal caused by interference from the wi-fi transmitter. Not sure whether the Astra has this, but that might be worth checking (it's under Advanced Settings in the phono configuration section of the Expert configurator).
Hope that helps!
- cartridge type: MM
- channels: stereo
- max level: 2 mV rms
- loading High Ω, 100 pF
As mentioned in the cartridge specifications, you might want to adjust the capacitive loading (pF) to fine-tune the high-frequency response.
The Expert series amplifiers have an "auto wi-fi standby" option which is usually a good thing to enable as it reduces the possibility of "chirping" noises in the phono signal caused by interference from the wi-fi transmitter. Not sure whether the Astra has this, but that might be worth checking (it's under Advanced Settings in the phono configuration section of the Expert configurator).
Hope that helps!
Roon (Mac Mini), Wilson Benesch Full Circle, Expert 1000 Pro CI, Kaiser Chiara
Warwickshire, UK
