With the addition of a second cartridge (mono) and eventually a second arm, I concluded since my ARC PH7 has one set of inputs I'd eventually need either a second phono or at least one with 2 sets of inputs. The idea of plugging-unplugging RCA's over and over doesn't appeal to me too much. My PH7 responds well to tube rolling (maybe too well) and so I have many a 6922. Which brings me to the Steelhead. It offers a chance at a bit more set up versatility, though not being familiar with it's sound/character I'm a bit hesitant. While a Steelhead might diffuse the need for a second phono, I'm not relying on it. Things are never that easy.
So, a few questions for those familiar with the Steelhead.
1. What is the sound (character) of this unit, i.e., would it be considered analytical, musical, warm, neutral, etc.?
2. How well does it respond to tube rolling? Do the 6922's have much of an impact on the sound vs. the 5687's?
3. I know the "sum" switch acts as a "mono" setting but as I understand it this is only through the variable outputs. I'm guessing this would mean a second set of output cables and the need for an extra preamp input, (or plugging-unplugging RCA's).
Any info. would be helpful!
Thanks.
So, a few questions for those familiar with the Steelhead.
1. What is the sound (character) of this unit, i.e., would it be considered analytical, musical, warm, neutral, etc.?
2. How well does it respond to tube rolling? Do the 6922's have much of an impact on the sound vs. the 5687's?
3. I know the "sum" switch acts as a "mono" setting but as I understand it this is only through the variable outputs. I'm guessing this would mean a second set of output cables and the need for an extra preamp input, (or plugging-unplugging RCA's).
Any info. would be helpful!
Thanks.