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Reddit mentions of Cambridge Audio Azur 540P MM Phono Preamplifier (Silver)
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Cambridge Audio Azur 540P MM Phono Preamplifier (Silver). Here are the top ones.
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- Circuit Design: OPA2227 for main amplifier, current boosters NPN/PNP power transistors
- Class: Class A amplifier
- Output Resistance: Extra low output resistance (Zo < 0.05 ohms),high current capacity
- Frequency Response: 6Hz~300Khz ,-1dB at 100 ohms loading, very low noise
- Max. output: 6Vrms (with 24 VDC Power Supply)
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Okay. The mixer ...I'm thinking maybe your mixer is a bit "vintage"on this? Look to see if it has a switch that will accommodate ceramic or magnetic phono cartridges. Way back in the dark ages of early HiFi most record players had ceramic cartirdges ....these things put out a much higher signal than a magnetic cartridge ....and as such didn't need as much pre-amplification. I have an old Radio Shack small mixer that I think has a "Cer/Mag" switch on it. Make sure the switch is in the "MAG" position.
If there isn't a switch then the mixer preamp is probably okay with a magnetic cartridge. What kind of cartridge do you have on your TT? There are two kinds of magnetic cartridges: moving magnet and moving coil. Moving coil cartridges put out a much lower signal than a moving magnet and typically require a specific preamp able to handle them. Then again ...on your mixer ...is there a switch labelled "MM/MC"? If it's in the "MC" position flip it to the "MM" position.
Make sure the channel you have the TT assigned to is set for phono ...some mixers have a "Line/Phono" selector.
And then in the end, the preamp in the mixer might just be toast.
As for a preamp? I would recommend getting one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Cambridge-Audio-Phono-Preamplifier-Black/dp/B007A0CYCK
Or it's predecessor, which I have:
http://www.amazon.com/Cambridge-Audio-540P-Preamplifier-Silver/dp/B001052KDE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8
Hope this helps ....
Hello,
I would recommend Music Hall MMF 2.2 for your turntable, which is one of the best entry-level audiophile grade turntables out there.
You will need an amplifier with a phono stage and a headphone out jack, or you could get a standalone phono stage and headphone amp if you don't plan on using speakers.
As for headphone amps, a great audiophile grade amp (which pairs very well with the 650s) is the Cute Beyond. This paired with a good phono stage like the Cambridge 540P will give you a really great sound.
Feel free to message me if you have any questions! (I actually have this exact setup, 650s included. I love it.)