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I'm putting together a Garrard 301 front end and considering a Monbrison or Masetto pre amp to round out a system that will be powered by a pair of McIntosh MC75's. The turntable plan calls for a Chris Harban plinth, SME 312S tonearm and EMT or Denon 103 cartridge. I'd welcome thoughts on a few things:
1) Feedback from anyone who had tried a Harban plinth with a 301? 2) Whether there is any material difference between Masetto and Monbrison phono stages? 3) Looks like many of you with Shindo pre amps are using the A23 SUT's. Will I be disappointed with the internal SUT that comes with these pre amps? 4) Finally, I'm accustomed to a quality solid state phono stage with a low noise floor. Given that a tube phono stage is generally not as quiet, I'm curious what I might expect from the internal stage and the A23 with regard to noise floor? My apologies for all of the questions in a single post :-) Last edited by MCenthusiast; 04-25-2013 at 12:49 AM. |
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I havent heard the Harban plinths, but I have read good things about them with a 301 - should be a winning combo.
The internal SUT of Shindo amps is tailored for a SPU type MC, with a very low internal resistance. You should use an external SUT like the A23 or a Bobs Cinemag 3440 with the Denon 103. Shindo phonos have a very low noise floor. I went from a Vacuum State SS phono to the Shindo VR, and believe it or not, the Shindo is as quiet and much more musical. |
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I have used McIntosh Mc75's with the Masseto and Vintage Red Tannoys they mated very well together, before I decided to upgrade to the Cortese.
Currently I am running the 301 directly in the phono stage without a SUT, but i am considering the A23 SUT with Shindo IC's as my next purchase. Good luck with your choice between great and greater...
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Chris' plinths are amazing and i wouldn't hesitate to recommend his work. Here's my 301 restore and plinth by Woodsong Audio (Chris Harban).
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Thanks for all the comments guys. I think the Shindo + Mc combination will be a good match for the equipment I mentioned and would certainly entertain a move to Shindo amps down the line. My MC75's sound great following a professional restoration process which included the replacement of all caps and resistors with audiophile grade components. I also use a full complement of vintage tubes. |
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