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For ffrr and your Armstrong




Thought you might like this from 1958. It's the mark two so the knobs and colour may different. The input specs are: phono 8-1200mv, radio & tape 80mv, mic 4mv - no impedance though. Power requirements are said to be 320v @ 380ma and 6.3v @2A. To match the "modern" MM cartridge standard of 47k you may have to add a resistor across the input.

Before you get a Stanton check the output, as I found them a bit too low for my Leak mono pre-amp. A Shure M3D with a 78 retip ought to suit your 4HF, or a Pickering 380 even better as it has loads more volts, and they're more in keeping with your setup.

The only downside with a good vintage mono system is that I mostly play Stereo LPs (and CDs) on it. My main stereo system has more facilities for 78s and monos.

Keep us posted with your progress.

Best wishes


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Topic - For ffrr and your Armstrong - richardz 05:03:42 03/9/08 (0)

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