$60k and no loading adjustments?
With 69dB of gain, you shouldn't need a SUT except for mc cartridges that really have super low ouput. The reviewer used a Denon 103R which has .23mv output and it worked just dandy.
Christian-From what I read of the review, this phono section was designed for mc cartridges which have a low impedance.
But that shouldn't obviate having to load? Even something like the Air Tights that are around 1 ohm need to be loaded.
I looked at the Qualia website and it says it uses current mode amplification as I suspected. This would explain why you need to use a low impedance cart. From what I understand the higher the impedance of the cart the lower the output will be. This also explains why there is no need for loading adjustment. With current mode amplification supposedly there is no need for it.
It's an interesting albeit ridiculously priced phono stage. The Ypsilon is half the price and could be the reference standard using their optional SUT' for whatever load you require. Personally, I like loading on the active stage itself.
I looked at the Qualia website and it says it uses current mode amplification as I suspected. This would explain why you need to use a low impedance cart. From what I understand the higher the impedance of the cart the lower the output will be. This also explains why there is no need for loading adjustment. With current mode amplification supposedly there is no need for it.
The Qualia makes the Ypsilon seem like a bargain. I have to admit that I have a case of Ypsilon fever.
Christian, let me know if you take that plunge. I'd be interested in talking to you about your XP-25.:b
My concern about the Ypsilon besides it's price is that it is built in the world's economic stronghold...Greece.
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