Was the 1:50 in place when I stopped by ( weekend Ked was over )? Whatever the case the DaVa was sounding very good 
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A 1:50 gives 2db more gain than a 1:40. I am guessing RADA went 1:40 because their Precious phono is pretty high gain @ 50-53 db depending on tube . As a reference point the EM/IA is 42db with higher gain tube and 32db with lower gain option ( per manual ).
Just a guess. I know Darius (DaVa) and Dalius (RADA) are friends...
Just a guess. I know Darius (DaVa) and Dalius (RADA) are friends...
yes; the 1:50.Was the 1:50 in place when I stopped by ( weekend Ked was over )? Whatever the case the DaVa was sounding very good
it was less than 10 hours run in then. now it's some better.
I am still sorting through this but the high ratio SUTs do not work with conventional phono stage input impedance (47K)as the gain gets attenuated by the load that the cartridge sees at such a high gain.
The Emia phono has much higher input impedance so the higher gain ratio works. IOW 1:50 won't work well at all with most phono's
Might have to use more of the Io's gain and less SUT step up. Check with your provider if you're not comfortable with the math.
The DaVa SUT is not going to be produced until at least May 2023 according to Darius.
The Emia phono has much higher input impedance so the higher gain ratio works. IOW 1:50 won't work well at all with most phono's
Might have to use more of the Io's gain and less SUT step up. Check with your provider if you're not comfortable with the math.
The DaVa SUT is not going to be produced until at least May 2023 according to Darius.
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Iirc EM/IA builds their phono with 300k so higher input resistance, yes, and a more typical 120r reflected load with a 1:50 and ~ 76db gain.
On the other hand I know a few DaVa users doing 1:40 or 1:50 into 47k...
Thankfully changing 47k to higher value is , in many cases, one of the easier mods one might undertake or request
On the other hand I know a few DaVa users doing 1:40 or 1:50 into 47k...
Thankfully changing 47k to higher value is , in many cases, one of the easier mods one might undertake or request
i've used one of my internal mc phono's in my dart preamp and it sounded very good. i prefer my $40k EMIA Corrector/MC Trio set-up but the dart pre is excellent. Jonathan Tinn only uses his dart preamp with his DaVa Ref and really likes it (prefers it to his now up for sale DS Audio Master 1 Reference).
no reason not to use an mc active phono pre, other than preference for what an SUT brings.
I had the same feeling after hearing it in Warsaw a few weeks ago. Though lacking sound quality in a show of course does not mean the product cannot perform excellent in another setting.
I plan to play it through my ch precision p1 phono stage when I get my dava cartridge in feb. Has anyone tried the dava with current amplification mode phono stages. The p1 has both modes was wondering which one would be most appropriate for the dava .
sounds absolutely fab!
dances through complex orchestral works like a dream
fantastic foundation in the lower registers and top resolution on heavy brass section of Sheffield Labs Romeo and Juliet
dances through complex orchestral works like a dream
fantastic foundation in the lower registers and top resolution on heavy brass section of Sheffield Labs Romeo and Juliet
foundation and weight is always there with the arm, and emotion, but usual with other carts it rounds top a bit and even though real can be a bit muddy. However combined with DaVa the top and separation should all be there.
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Tip o the hat to Bonzo for clueing me in, and to Leif and Bill for their stalwart work in discovery and optimisation.
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I plan to place an order once my finances permit. The lead time will also permit me to make a choice re my arm and existing cartridges;
If my aim was to have two working arm - cartridge combos, which of the following should i sacrifice?
(In other words, which combo will be eclipsed in all areas by the DaVa?)
Option a: Ikeda tonearm, Fuuga
Option b: Schroeder LT , vdH MSS
I'm aware the Schroeder isn't an ideal partner for the DaVa, so would select another, high mass tonearm in that case
Thank you in advance for your opinions
Tip o the hat to Bonzo for clueing me in, and to Leif and Bill for their stalwart work in discovery and optimisation.
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I plan to place an order once my finances permit. The lead time will also permit me to make a choice re my arm and existing cartridges;
If my aim was to have two working arm - cartridge combos, which of the following should i sacrifice?
(In other words, which combo will be eclipsed in all areas by the DaVa?)
Option a: Ikeda tonearm, Fuuga
Option b: Schroeder LT , vdH MSS
I'm aware the Schroeder isn't an ideal partner for the DaVa, so would select another, high mass tonearm in that case
Thank you in advance for your opinions
The Ikeda IT407 CR1 is my prime choice with wonderful control and superb tracking .
The low end is solid and full of harmonics and the top end sweet and seductive
all I need really
The low end is solid and full of harmonics and the top end sweet and seductive
all I need really
Thank you Leif.
My instinct is that the DaVa likely eclipses Fuuga, as users here have particularly praised it's bass performance. So that would leave my IT 407 free to carry the DaVa
i would do ikeda DaVa plus Schroeder vdh. Keep in mind for finances it is half on order and half on delivery, unless you find used
I already have Fuuga and the Dava will be delivered next month. The turntables, the tonearms as well as the preamps won't be the same but still I may have an idea in between them.