PHONO STAGE ΑΞΙΩΣΕΩΝ - ΕΚΠΛΗΞΗ!

[manoss]

Υπάρχει ένα phono stage: Jasmine LP2 5DU. Αυτό έχει κατασκευαστεί και εξελιχθεί από diyηδες εδώ και αρκετά χρόνια. Το πήραν οι κινέζοι στη συνέχεια και το εξελήξανε ακόμα περισσότερο. Το βγάλαν στην παραγωγή και έχει είδη περάσει στην 3η του έκδοση. Συγκρινώμενο με πολύ ακριβα phono (Mark Levinson, Lyra, κλπ.) ακούγετε καλύτερο - γνώμες αρθογράφων και χρηστών. Ξέρει κανείς κάτι γι΄αυτό, το έχει ακούσει; Τιμή 450 euro!!!!!!!!
Είναι με mosfet και είναι και πολύ όμορφο.

 

[makiprov]

Το έχω φέρει από Κίνα πριν 3 χρόνια.
Σε κάποια στιγμή σκέφτηκα να πάρω την αντιπροσωπεία αλλά ζήταγαν το λιγότερο 10 τμχ και τότε δεν το ήξερε κανείς(θα μου πεις το ξέρουν τώρα?)
Στο site Salvatore υπαρχει αυτο

Jasmine Phono Stage and Empire MC5 Cartridge


This letter from a reader came in early this year. It further confirms the enthusiasm of the reader whose letter was posted in October 2007. The letter has minor editing, and my bold.

"I just wanted to let you know I got one of the Jasmine Audio LP2.0SE phono stages, and compared to my Lehmann Audio Black Cube SE, it's like a Porsche racing a Kia, except, in this case, the German's aren't going to win. I have used it with an Empire MC5 and a Grado Blue MM. It excels over the Lehmann in every respect, especially the true drum sound, and the bass is so good I'm hearing notes I never heard before. I've heard the Lehmann is better than the EAR 834P, if that means anything, and it retails for $895US, while in total the Jasmine was $530CDN.

Oddly, the gap between the Lehmann and the Jasmine is much larger on a Cambridge Audio Azur 540A than my Dussun DS99 amp, which is a far better amp, so this didn't make much sense to me, unless there is some sort of synergy between the Cambridge and Jasmine, or between the Dussun and Lehmann, or oppositely a lack of. Either way, the Jasmine is an amazing phono, and my system never sounded so good. By the way, as far as I know, the Dussun is the OEM amp for Mark Levison's Red Rose Music Passion, which he sells for $3000 (cost me $450 used).

I also suspect whatever you heard about the Empire MC5 is probably true, because I always get the feeling my system is not making the most of it. When I first heard it I was shocked. The difference between the MC5 and my Grado Red were even more dramatic than when I first compared vinyl to CD. I think with the Lehmann I could have benfited from an MC step up, but with the Jasmine I don't feel the need." (1/08)

Personal Note- This is potentially great news, but I would still appreciate even more confirmation of these readers' observations.



Another Jasmine Phono Stage "Rave"


It didn't take long for someone to answer my recent request (above) for further confirmation about the Jasmine. This reader may be even more enthusiastic, if that's possible. Minor editing and my bold:

"Just dropping a quick note to tell you that I bought the now infamous "Jasmine phono stage" from China, and I have been blown away at the quality, dynamics, soundstage and low noise of this low cost phono stage. It has replaced my Dynavector P75. It is incredible for the price point. It definitely should be priced higher*, because it can compete with almost everything out there for at least twice that amount. I was using it with my old VPI Scout - Dynavector 17D2 combo, and now with my new Nottingham Space 294 - 17D2 combo, and it has carried extraordinarily well with the upgrade. I was so impressed, that I bought two of them, the other for my father as a gift, and he sold his old phono stage as well..." (1/08)

*I hope not. Consider this "wish" as the reader's innocent "audio enthusiasm". There's too much artificial audio price inflation as it is

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Jasmine Phono modification-Output Capacitors


I received this letter from a reader, which may prove helpful for some. I should point out that the warranty might be compromised and the U.S. distributor may also offer a modification for this model. My bold:

"For your readers that are handy with a soldering iron: A former designer of loudspeakers for a Danish company recommended a modification to the Jasmine: replace the output capacitors with Jantzen 0.47 uF 800V-Superior capacitors. The original capacitors were 1.0 uF metal PP SCR. They made a marked improvement in the clarity and openness of the upper midrange and high frequency (less graininess, and music was more dynamic). This was an inexpensive and relatively simple upgrade.

It required desoldering the 24 volt power supply connection (6 points) and the ground. Before disconnecting, I marked each wire and made a diagram of the wire connections. Access to the circuit board is not possible until these steps are followed. NOTE: I understand little about circuitry, but I am handy."

Personal Note- I informed the reader that using a .47 replacement, instead of a 1.0 uf, may cause a problem in the deep bass. He replied to me:

"As I stated, I comprehend little about circuitry. What was explained was that the .47 uf would create a roll off around 15 hz to limit low level rumble. As I understand it, this is below the hearing frequencies. So, this seemed reasonable to me. However, I will substitute 1.0 uf Jantzen to see if there is a difference in the low end...I have observed that one of the local US Jasmine dealers has done a similar modification (albeit pricey)." (9/10)

 

[makiprov]

Εξαιρετικό μουσικό και αναλυτικό μαζί.
Κάθονταν δίπλα από το το Counterpoiund SA9 και Stealhead χωρίς κανένα κόμπλεξ για την ταπεινή καταγωγή του.

 

[manoss]

Καλημέρα. Το έχεις ακούσει δίπλα σε άλλα στο σύστημα σου; Αν θέλεις πάρε με τηλ. γιατί το σκέφτομαι γιά αγορά.
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