Next up: Completing the amp line-up with Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono stage

XV-1 said:

not quite correct. Lyra always used to recommend 47k for MC loading back in the days or Parnassus, Helikon and alike and their Connoisseur phono stage only had 47k loading. However Jon has softened his stance and probably slight design changes he now has " Determined by Listening" LOL.

In all the Lyra cart's I have owned I have found around 500 ohms to be that sweet spot regardless of phono stage if it has that loading, my accuphase goes from 30 to 1k and I swap between the two if I am using that. except the Delos which can sound better at 200 or 300. you certainly don't load a Lyra down to 100 ohms like a lot of other carts.

will be interesting to see what you end up with.

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Kuoppis said:

Sean, I did the complete tour from 50 Ohms to 47K Ohms, and indeed concluded that in my system, with my components, 400 Ohms is my happy place.

And I love it too. I do get so much enjoyment out of my phono set-up lately. Going for the separate phono pre really lets the Lyra shine.


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XV-1 said:

had a feeling you would end up at 400ohms - or 600. Lyra luvs that range.

now time to enjoy the music for a bit until you get your speakers and that 2nd tonearm/cart

cheers Shane

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