27-Nov-2018, 03:05
Hi all.
I've checked with Devialet support and they have confirmed the phono stage loading on the Expert 120-140 Pro is 47K Ohms in the MC or MM setting. Most low output MC's recommend much lower loading around 100 - 470 Ohms. A big part of the appeal of the Expert Pro line is minimizing box and cable count, so I'm resistant to adding an SUT or phono pre, especially since the Dev gain settings will handle MC cart output as low as .1mV.
So my question: Does anyone have experience with parallel load resistors on the Devialet? Using the Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC and Zephyr MK III as examples, I could use a .4mV/470 Ohm MIMC with 500 Ohm resistors in parallel, or a 2.4 mV MK III at 47K Ohms.
I'm specifically referencing the Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC and Zephyr MK III, but welcome loading advice on any cartridges with the Expert 140 Pro.
Thanks,
Mont Blanc
I've checked with Devialet support and they have confirmed the phono stage loading on the Expert 120-140 Pro is 47K Ohms in the MC or MM setting. Most low output MC's recommend much lower loading around 100 - 470 Ohms. A big part of the appeal of the Expert Pro line is minimizing box and cable count, so I'm resistant to adding an SUT or phono pre, especially since the Dev gain settings will handle MC cart output as low as .1mV.
So my question: Does anyone have experience with parallel load resistors on the Devialet? Using the Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC and Zephyr MK III as examples, I could use a .4mV/470 Ohm MIMC with 500 Ohm resistors in parallel, or a 2.4 mV MK III at 47K Ohms.
I'm specifically referencing the Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC and Zephyr MK III, but welcome loading advice on any cartridges with the Expert 140 Pro.
Thanks,
Mont Blanc
