So the kaput Edirol USB interface has been replaced with a Behringer U-Phoria UMC204HD.
It is used exclusively for 78rpm playback and recording, youtube stuff and other assorted computer sound.
For 78rpm playback, I use a Garrard 301 fitted with a Grace arm and a custom-built MC cartridge specifically for 78's only. The step up device I use for this is a little Lentek powered device and its gain currently escapes me.
The amplifier used with this setup is a flea power Dynaco 17W/channel valve amp.
In the past when I used the Edirol interface, I most definitely needed to switch on the Lentek step up for decent volume when playing back my 78's.
Now, with the new Behringer interface, I get much more volume and hardly need to use the step up device.
The additional gain is a welcome 'bonus' but surely a better interface than used before doesn't offer additional gain - or does it? Nothing else has been changed - same cartridge, same cabling and same battery for the step up.
skollie
It is used exclusively for 78rpm playback and recording, youtube stuff and other assorted computer sound.
For 78rpm playback, I use a Garrard 301 fitted with a Grace arm and a custom-built MC cartridge specifically for 78's only. The step up device I use for this is a little Lentek powered device and its gain currently escapes me.
The amplifier used with this setup is a flea power Dynaco 17W/channel valve amp.
In the past when I used the Edirol interface, I most definitely needed to switch on the Lentek step up for decent volume when playing back my 78's.
Now, with the new Behringer interface, I get much more volume and hardly need to use the step up device.
The additional gain is a welcome 'bonus' but surely a better interface than used before doesn't offer additional gain - or does it? Nothing else has been changed - same cartridge, same cabling and same battery for the step up.
skollie
