mopardave Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Anyone have this preamp? Maple Tree Line 2A SE. I use this with my Audcom tube amp and was curious if this will work with phono. Not sure what I need for phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, mopardave said: Anyone have this preamp? Maple Tree Line 2A SE. I use this with my Audcom tube amp and was curious if this will work with phono. Not sure what I need for phone. Pic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Are you asking about phone connection or phono connection? You mentioned both. As for that pre, it appears to be a line stage only, meaning no phono pre amp. If that is the case, you will need a phono pre amp. As for phone, depending on what phone you have, a simple adapter to RCA may be all that is needed. Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 45 minutes ago, The Dude said: Are you asking about phone connection or phono connection? You mentioned both. As for that pre, it appears to be a line stage only, meaning no phono pre amp. If that is the case, you will need a phono pre amp. As for phone, depending on what phone you have, a simple adapter to RCA may be all that is needed. Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk Sorry for the typo. Yes, phono only. Looking at picking up a TT to get back into vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 minute ago, mopardave said: Sorry for the typo. Yes, phono only. Looking at picking up a TT to get back into vinyl. The Maple Tree has 3 inputs and two outputs. The #1 input has 10db gain, 2 input has 15db gain and three input has 20db gain. Thought i might be set with this Line Preamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmi Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 you need a phono preamp, which will use RIAA equalization to make the records sound right. All records are "encoded", and have to be decoded by a phono circuit, along with proper amplification of the signal. If you use a low output moving coil cartridge, you will also need a step up transformer (SUT). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 You need a phono preamp. What is your budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 9 hours ago, kevinmi said: you need a phono preamp, which will use RIAA equalization to make the records sound right. All records are "encoded", and have to be decoded by a phono circuit, along with proper amplification of the signal. If you use a low output moving coil cartridge, you will also need a step up transformer (SUT). Ok, not what i wanted to hear. I will have to budget for a preamp than. What brands do you suggest? Really dont know what to look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Shakeydeal said: You need a phono preamp. What is your budget? 500 or $600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Would get a decent one for 100+ and enjoy. Online. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 1 minute ago, billybob said: Would get a decent one for 100+ and enjoy. Online. I looked at one from Maple Tree. $600 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 9 hours ago, kevinmi said: you need a phono preamp, which will use RIAA equalization to make the records sound right. All records are "encoded", and have to be decoded by a phono circuit, along with proper amplification of the signal. If you use a low output moving coil cartridge, you will also need a step up transformer (SUT). Kevin, what do you think of the Oracle origin MK2 TT. I can get one on sale right now for $2250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 1 minute ago, mopardave said: Kevin, what do you think of the Oracle origin MK2 TT. I can get one on sale right now for $2250. a191a2_b6b77a93d0f7401dba57861afc2f64ba_mv2.webp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 The PH14 is supposed to be pretty good. Vacuum Tube Audio preamp kits (tubes4hifi.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmi Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 On 1/9/2022 at 9:30 PM, mopardave said: Kevin, what do you think of the Oracle origin MK2 TT. I can get one on sale right now for $2250. You know I like Oracle turntables, but the Origin has a unipivot tonearm, which I'm not familiar with. Also, to change from 33 to 45 rpm, you have to move the belt to a different pulley, while not necessarily difficult, can still be a pain. It also doesn't have the famous suspension system as their more expensive tables, which can be a problem depending on where you mount the table. On a concrete slab like a basement, it wouldn't be a problem. I think I would rather buy a used Oracle Delphi MK 2 for the same price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, kevinmi said: You know I like Oracle turntables, but the Origin has a unipivot tonearm, which I'm not familiar with. Also, to change from 33 to 45 rpm, you have to move the belt to a different pulley, while not necessarily difficult, can still be a pain. It also doesn't have the famous suspension system as their more expensive tables, which can be a problem depending on where you mount the table. On a concrete slab like a basement, it wouldn't be a problem. I think I would rather buy a used Oracle Delphi MK 2 for the same price. Ok, thanks Kevin. I couldn't find any good honest reviews on the Origin. I gave up on that table and again am looking at the better of the EAT tables like the C major and the C sharp. Did you check out the EAT jo no5 cartridge. Thinking of having this included with the table at purchase. I did check out the bronze cartridge and some like the blue over the bronze. I will keep an open eye for a used Delphi MK2 as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmi Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 14 minutes ago, mopardave said: Did you check out the EAT jo no5 cartridge. I read some reviews, and everyone seems to really like it. A couple of things to consider-it's a heavy cartridge, and it tracks at a little heavier weight than most carts That should help with surface noise. It has a fine line nude stylus, which will help get more detail out of the record. It is a low output moving coil , so you will need a phono preamp made for a mc cart, or a seperate step up transformer. Sounds like EAT makes one that would probably be a good match. I think if you bought the whole EAT package you would be very happy with the sound, and wouldn't need to upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, kevinmi said: I read some reviews, and everyone seems to really like it. A couple of things to consider-it's a heavy cartridge, and it tracks at a little heavier weight than most carts That should help with surface noise. It has a fine line nude stylus, which will help get more detail out of the record. It is a low output moving coil , so you will need a phono preamp made for a mc cart, or a seperate step up transformer. Sounds like EAT makes one that would probably be a good match. I think if you bought the whole EAT package you would be very happy with the sound, and wouldn't need to upgrade. Thanks Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 On 1/9/2022 at 8:26 PM, mopardave said: I looked at one from Maple Tree. $600 I agree keep it in the same family. The maple tree is trmendous bang for the buck. I doubt you could do better new for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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