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Post by Rob on May 28, 2011 10:49:31 GMT -5
I am considering the USP-1 for music listening, but since my main interest would be records playing; at this price point, I am wondering if the phono pre-amp would be good enough, or would I be better served with an external phono pre-amp?
Info: MM cartridge. Sensitivity: 6.5 mV +/- 1.5 dB, 1KHz @ 5cm/sec.
For owners of this equipment, please, I would like to read your comments on the qualities of the phono section. Thanks.
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Post by Rob on May 28, 2011 10:58:50 GMT -5
Sorry for the post. I realized, after I posted that this question had already been answered in a previous post.  |
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Post by roadrunner on May 28, 2011 21:57:25 GMT -5
No problem, Rob. We have had this same question asked about a dozen times over the past couple of years. No reason to be afraid to ask any additional questions you have concerning the the USP-1, or any other Emotiva products. The Lounge has many members who own the USP-1 and you will find many are willing to help you with any concerns you may have.
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Post by aussie on May 31, 2011 22:12:50 GMT -5
Yup, been covered before.
my 2cents worth.... I used to use a Cambridge Audio 640P and when I bought the USP-1 I thought I'd still use it but nope I found I prefere the sound of the USP-1's internal phono stage.
I'm only using a ortofon 2M Red. 5,5 mV +/- 1.5 dB @ 5cm/sec so very close to yours in these specs.
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Post by McD on Jun 1, 2011 11:50:57 GMT -5
+ 1.
Phono performance is excellent, even with my modest setup. I listen to lots of vinyl and it compares well side-by-side with CDs of the same album.
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Post by taam on Jun 1, 2011 13:05:20 GMT -5
Phono pre in the USP 1 is a great unit if you have a cartridge that is higher output. I have 2 carts that were 0.5 mV output and I liked them with an external phono stage... but my 5mV output cart sounded great with the USP.
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