tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post2002999278674783501..comments2024-03-27T21:35:18.692-04:00Comments on Doctorjohn Cheaptubeaudio: Audio Reviews and More: Review: iFi iPhono, Nagra BPS doctorjohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11301768655128512295noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post-32211965851484493792015-10-15T08:01:21.106-04:002015-10-15T08:01:21.106-04:00thxs for the full review!! @doctorjohn :)thxs for the full review!! @doctorjohn :)HiFinessehttp://hifinesse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post-61301995018111201082015-10-14T03:20:04.266-04:002015-10-14T03:20:04.266-04:00As for sub-1000 phono amps I am not sure what woul...As for sub-1000 phono amps I am not sure what would clearly outperform what you have. If you're willing to go second-hand, I'd wait for a suitably priced Parasound JC3 on Ebay. Now that they have upgraded to JC3+ the original JC3 can sometimes be had for a good price (that's how I bought mine).<br /><br />Again. many old preamps have fantastic phono sections. Counterpoint's, MFA doctorjohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301768655128512295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post-22038490317647403012015-10-14T01:56:33.880-04:002015-10-14T01:56:33.880-04:00In my system I did not notice any lack of bass eve...In my system I did not notice any lack of bass even when it is not run in, though with my 15" bass driver I just may not! Sound definitely improves with run in though. So give it a little time.<br /><br />If you are using MC, loading a different value may just give you a little more bass. Also, try the +6 db option.<br /><br />In the end your bass problem may also be system character. Care doctorjohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301768655128512295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post-85097190775837108412015-10-12T10:23:47.455-04:002015-10-12T10:23:47.455-04:00Hey DJ,
Good review. After owning the Phonomenia I...Hey DJ,<br />Good review. After owning the Phonomenia II I agree with your thoughts. However I find the I Phono really lacking in low end bass. Will this improve over time? Do you have any other suggestions in the sub $1000 range?<br /><br />ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11875089167301993015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post-86352528461512159622014-05-28T12:37:42.367-04:002014-05-28T12:37:42.367-04:00Hi dj,
i used to own bps, and now change to a Ch...Hi dj, <br /><br />i used to own bps, and now change to a Chordette dual mc, which is also a great little phono, not as refine as bps, but more forward and powerful. Try it also, i think u will like it<br /><br />RoverAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300245589669087428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post-67223235154389579742014-04-12T18:01:33.000-04:002014-04-12T18:01:33.000-04:00My unit was also second-hand, and it did not come ...My unit was also second-hand, and it did not come with a 9V power supply. I suspect the BPS does not come with one. So to date I have not tried it, even as Nagra recommends the 9V supply for the unit when idle.<br /><br />I have heard of Valmet, and I think its 9V would certainly be useful. I'd love to try, but I have no time. Many people (myself perhaps included) prefer AC supply to DC doctorjohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301768655128512295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post-88524391058484099322014-04-09T01:07:41.103-04:002014-04-09T01:07:41.103-04:00HI Dr JOhn,
I just bought a used Nagar BPS (large...HI Dr JOhn,<br /><br />I just bought a used Nagar BPS (largely based on your review). But this unit comes with a 3rd party external power supply (9v) by Valmet, a HiFi company that specializes in class A amps.. The seller claims that it sounds better with the Valmet than battery. Wondering if you have tried different power supply with the BPS.SEThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685340110175170149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post-5074237923741497282014-02-27T18:28:15.278-05:002014-02-27T18:28:15.278-05:00Get back to world of LP and you'd be wondering...Get back to world of LP and you'd be wondering why you ever left it! :-) The iFi iPhono should work well with any MM and MC cartridges, especially given that what you listen to reflects closely my own preference! But I do have a few points: 1) since I have a Concept TT that came with the Concept MM cartridge, I can tell you I am NOT fond of that cartridge; 2) The Nano is also a small and gooddoctorjohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301768655128512295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post-40441593514001559372014-02-25T14:40:40.875-05:002014-02-25T14:40:40.875-05:00Hello Dr. John,
I gave up LP's about twenty y...Hello Dr. John,<br /><br />I gave up LP's about twenty years ago. Now I'm ready to get back in. Would the ifi iphono work well with the ClearAudio Concept MM? (Can't afford the MC :-() Or the ClearAudio Nano? My current gears are: McIntosh MC240 Power Amp, a DIY ARC SP8 (line-only) preamp, AudioNote M1 preamp, AudioNote CDT-Zero transport, Benchmark DAC1. I listen mostly to classical,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post-27544674844761459732014-02-17T03:46:32.009-05:002014-02-17T03:46:32.009-05:00I'd bet iFi, like Musical Fidelity, sooner or ...I'd bet iFi, like Musical Fidelity, sooner or later is going to market a power supply. Before that, any after-market power supply that outputs the correct voltage (DC or AC, usually stated on the Wal-Mart) can be used (make sure polarity is correct).doctorjohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301768655128512295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post-87225251452441518452014-01-22T15:57:33.130-05:002014-01-22T15:57:33.130-05:00Thank you Dr. John. Any idea on how to upgrade the...Thank you Dr. John. Any idea on how to upgrade these Wal-Mart type power adapters? Many phono amps are using such kind of adapters.<br /><br />LenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post-57369394588193271442014-01-18T18:55:42.970-05:002014-01-18T18:55:42.970-05:00Yes, all iFi products, as well as their much more ...Yes, all iFi products, as well as their much more expensive AMR siblings, are made in China. I think you mistyped, the iPhono power supply is a regulated wall-mart type - since it has universal input voltage I venture to guess it is a switch-mode type.doctorjohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301768655128512295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post-73159339477498151692014-01-15T15:26:34.185-05:002014-01-15T15:26:34.185-05:00Hello Dr John, Great post. Very informative. I hav...Hello Dr John, Great post. Very informative. I have a hard time to find ifi products here in Canada. is ifi audio product made in China? BTW what kind of power supply used by the iPhone?<br /><br />LenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com