I’ve always used the MM switch on my phono (at least I think it’s on MM it’s so badly labelled, switch out), because I have the step up transformer going into it. Checking the specs of the HM3 here:
You’d think the EAR phono and integrated would work well together but the gain is ridiculous I can barely get to 9 o clock or ten at a push. I’ve ordered some -15db rothwells and even on my Quad CDP2 I have a -12db phono on it as it has a pretty healthy output.
Any ideas? All this going up and down to get the right levels is hilarious, and I’m unsure if it’s sounding it’s best because of various settings.
HM3 and 1131 are very similar and both offer x20 and x40 and unlike some cartridges the Transfiguration doesn’t appear to change tonal balance a great deal with a different load.
When I got the SUT which was a valvebloke DIY, it came with the following info:
“Hi Shaun,
Some pics. I had the unit configured the same as the Choir Audio units, so you have two inputs.
2 - 7 ohms, +32db
7 - 40 ohms, +26db
This makes choosing your input simple,
so you use your cart’s internal impedance figure, then use the input most suitable.
For instance, my Benz wood m2 has an internal impedance of 24 ohms,
so i use the 7 - 40 ohms input.
Your Transfiguration Phoenix has an internal impedance of 4 ohms, so you would use the 2 - 7 ohms setting. Simples!”
