flatpopely
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You are correct, service book states 100 @ 8 and 160 @ 4. Peak dymaic power at 320 into 2. It doesn't struggle to drive Linn Saras.
Can't see the picture...My JVC was a NOS unit purchased only a couple of years ago. It’s been in a rotation with Naim 72/135 (various internal cards), various Naits, the Kyocera, etc…
With a recent and quite significant upgrade in speakers, the JVC seems to sound the best with them. Amazingly good. Moved to (quite literally) top shelf. Plus, I have fallen in love all over again with the K2 and DAC direct…
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Currently using an RCA step up with the phono. Sounds okay but perhaps not as good as the Lundahl 1931ag. I seem to like the mm stage with transformers over the mc stage.
I experimented with SUTs into the MM section and had good results, but also found it to be cartridge dependant. For instance, a Dyna 17d sounded fine through the JVC's MC stage, but I preferred the presentation when using the 17d through an EAR MC4 and into the MM stage. On the other hand, a Lyra Kleos sounds amazing directly into the JVC's MC stage. The best I've heard the Kleos. No SUT need apply.
What's the CD transport. Esoteric?Four years and counting. I've got different speakers and a different turntable, but the JVC remains. I still have a wonderful valve alternative, along with other DACs and phono stages, but my preference is for the all-in-one z1010
What's the CD transport. Esoteric?
I’ve done some more listening to different combinations. Much of this is spurred by the fantastic new speakers (Finkteam Kim) and how the pairing is working so well.
I have two tables. WT Amadeus and a Rega Planar 10. The WT has a Lyra Delos and the Rega has the Aphelion 2. For any MM input, I have three step up transformers: Lundahl 1931AG, Cinemag Sky 20, and RCA-MI12399.
Short conclusion is that my previous comments can be disregarded and the sensible conclusion is that the step ups I have don’t bring much to the table other than loading flexibility. If they do enhance something, the differences are so small as to render moot or these differences are simply changes in sonic flavor rather than improvements.
Thought so, gold drawer is unusual. I might try and grab one, mostly because they are half width.Correct. Esoteric p700. Purchased mostly for the aesthetic match to the JVC integrated. Both have a somewhat brutalist appearance. It also helps that it's a tremendous product sporting one of the better disc drive systems (VRDS) yet developed.
@Waxxy superb photo!Beautiful setup you have there. Could be a catalogue photo!
Agreed on cartridge dependency as the MC stage is fixed at 470 ohm loading. However, I am talking more about dynamics. It seems one of my step up transformers provides a little more dynamic sound. I would not have expected this and maybe I am wrong given the comparisons are fraught with the delay incurred when changing the setup.
Over here (Rega Aphelion 2, Lyra Delos), both sound amazing either stepped via MM or the MC input. The JVC is quite an amazing device and I think it also looks great.
Don't forget the phono stage in the JVC was designed to be high end, it used very, very posh Toshiba 2SK170V FETs.Amazing phono stage for a product which was obviously geared towards digital. I've got a couple of other great phono stages, along with two SUTs, but I'm really so happy with the JVC's internal MM/MC stage that the others are gathering dust. BTW, I had to google Finkteam but man-o-man those are serious looking speakers! Congrats!
Don't forget the phono stage in the JVC was designed to be high end, it used very, very posh Toshiba 2SK170V FETs.