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Post by boltman on Jun 22, 2016 10:00:54 GMT -5
I just ordered the XPS-1 Phono Pre. I should have it up and running in a few days.
My question is, if the unit has an onboard capacitance of 220pf, will this be a problem for my assortment of Audio Technica Carts (95e, 100e, 440)
Anybody have experience already? I'm hoping it's a non-issue.
Thanks!
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Post by frenchyfranky on Jun 22, 2016 20:29:32 GMT -5
Absolutely not, you must be able to drive any cartridges on the market with the settings on the XPS unit.
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Post by boltman on Jun 23, 2016 11:45:21 GMT -5
Absolutely not, you must be able to drive any cartridges on the market with the settings on the XPS unit. Hoping so. But there is a recommended range of 100-200pf for most of the AT's mm's. This includes the preamp and tonearm cable..Figuring this set-up will be closer to 300pf when I fire it up. Hope it comes in today!! |
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Post by DavidR on Jun 23, 2016 12:14:43 GMT -5
IIRC, the settings on the phono section are only for MC not MM
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Post by qdtjni on Jun 23, 2016 13:30:09 GMT -5
I wouldnt worry about it. Most phono preamps have no settings for capacitance.
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Post by boltman on Jun 23, 2016 16:28:47 GMT -5
My bright Blue Light is on! Letting it warm up for the afternoon and some listening tonight. Nice looking unit!
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Post by boltman on Jun 24, 2016 13:23:37 GMT -5
Happy to report that the capacitance issue not there. Highs are extended and bass is powerful and deeper than the built in pre on the Audio Technica.
XPS-1 has a beefier sound and more drive/gain.
That bright blue light is rather annoying though. Great upgrade for anybody who has one of these SL1200 knock offs with the built in pre.
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Post by novisnick on Jun 24, 2016 13:36:19 GMT -5
Happy to report that the capacitance issue not there. Highs are extended and bass is powerful and deeper than the built in pre on the Audio Technica. XPS-1 has a beefier sound and more drive/gain. That bright blue light is rather annoying though. Great upgrade for anybody who has one of these SL1200 knock offs with the built in pre. Black electrical tape works wonders!  |
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Post by doc1963 on Jun 24, 2016 13:39:31 GMT -5
I agree with Nick. Or... it does create some really nice "mood" lighting when placed on a shelf behind your rack...  |
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Post by boltman on Jun 24, 2016 14:19:48 GMT -5
I agree with Nick. Or... it does create some really nice "mood" lighting when placed on a shelf behind your rack... Yeah I moved it behind my pre-amp and the wall glows blue with the lights off. I wish the connectors were all on the same side though. Creates a roundabout cable situation. I almost want to attach it to the wall or something!  |
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