Hi All-
I have narrowed my TT search to a VPI Prime (or maybe one of the Scouts). Plan to buy an "open Box, or B stock" table. I hope to make a Cart selection so it (if available) can be installed/setup from the dealer. I really am lost in this process but realize so much is dependent on the Preamp specs. I'm attaching my preamp & amp specs and 2 pics of pre amp, front & back panels. I know it will work with MC or MM carts but don't understand the high/low output of carts and which will work on my system. The TT will likely be the strongest point of my system and for that reason think I probably don't need a real high end Cart if I can't hear the subtleties. Current Amp is the Yamaha M-65, AudioControl C-101 Spectrum Analyzer Equalizer & JBL Control Monitors Model 4312.
Maybe a cart in the range of a few hundred USD to less then a 1000 USD?
Preamp. See back view attachment, under Phono Gain what is "Normal & -10dB" red switch for or when is it used? It has always been in Normal setting. See front view "PHONO", all these settings I assume, are settings to be used with specific carts? Looks like MC carts have just two settings and all other settings are for MM carts? So MM settings are in ohms and ohm/pF settings , what is pF?
Arms. How do you know what weight arm I have? I see where some carts recommended for light or heavy arms, how can that be if eg. you tracked a cart at 1.5 grams on either light or heavy arms? I wouldn't think an arm would matter just weight applied-
Basically how do I look for a cart that will be appropriate for use with my system using the Prime 3d arm. Just guessing but I would think the 3D arm is "light weight" by looking at it. What specs on an MC or MM do I need to find to be optimum for my preamp? Any suggestions on a cart here?
Thanks Robes
I have narrowed my TT search to a VPI Prime (or maybe one of the Scouts). Plan to buy an "open Box, or B stock" table. I hope to make a Cart selection so it (if available) can be installed/setup from the dealer. I really am lost in this process but realize so much is dependent on the Preamp specs. I'm attaching my preamp & amp specs and 2 pics of pre amp, front & back panels. I know it will work with MC or MM carts but don't understand the high/low output of carts and which will work on my system. The TT will likely be the strongest point of my system and for that reason think I probably don't need a real high end Cart if I can't hear the subtleties. Current Amp is the Yamaha M-65, AudioControl C-101 Spectrum Analyzer Equalizer & JBL Control Monitors Model 4312.
Maybe a cart in the range of a few hundred USD to less then a 1000 USD?
Preamp. See back view attachment, under Phono Gain what is "Normal & -10dB" red switch for or when is it used? It has always been in Normal setting. See front view "PHONO", all these settings I assume, are settings to be used with specific carts? Looks like MC carts have just two settings and all other settings are for MM carts? So MM settings are in ohms and ohm/pF settings , what is pF?
Arms. How do you know what weight arm I have? I see where some carts recommended for light or heavy arms, how can that be if eg. you tracked a cart at 1.5 grams on either light or heavy arms? I wouldn't think an arm would matter just weight applied-
Basically how do I look for a cart that will be appropriate for use with my system using the Prime 3d arm. Just guessing but I would think the 3D arm is "light weight" by looking at it. What specs on an MC or MM do I need to find to be optimum for my preamp? Any suggestions on a cart here?
Thanks Robes