RE: The SubSonic filter

Posted by Waxxy (A) on February 26, 2013 at 16:54:32

In Reply to: The SubSonic filter posted by BoxSet on February 24, 2013 at 13:44:03:

Some quality phono stages still have subsonic filters. The Pro-Ject Tube Box springs to mind, with the latest edition it is switchable, while in the original, there was no switch, just a permanently in circuit subsonic filter.

My current phono stage has two options for EQ curves (IEC and RIAA). The IEC curve slowly rolls off the bass, so that it is down 3db at 20hz. This performs a similar function to a SSF, without the switch and circuitry involved. Works quite well for me.

But I do agree, there are not enough phono pre-amps with SSFs built in. It is especially important if you are the type to use flea-powered tube amps. All that wasted power producing warps and rumble could be redirected into music!

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Topic - The SubSonic filter - BoxSet 13:44:03 02/24/13 (14)

RE: The SubSonic filter - Inmate51 18:34:31 02/28/13 (0)

I don't keep low-end receiver/integrated that don't have one (either switchable or built-in) - thinker10 19:18:30 02/27/13 (0)

RE: The SubSonic filter - Waxxy 02/26/1316:54:32 02/26/13 (0)

RE: The SubSonic filter - HW 04:59:47 02/26/13 (3)

RE: The SubSonic filter - TBone 11:30:04 02/28/13 (0)

RE: The SubSonic filter - Inmate51 08:43:20 02/26/13 (0)

I agree - soundnut 05:41:33 02/26/13 (0)

RE: The SubSonic filter - BCR 10:54:36 02/25/13 (1)

Nakamichi made some in-line a long time ago - thinker10 19:11:44 02/27/13 (0)

RE: The SubSonic filter - Inmate51 09:17:11 02/25/13 (0)

RE: The SubSonic filter - vinyl survivor 14:04:12 02/24/13 (3)

It isn't worth burning for ... - Bromo33333 09:42:10 02/26/13 (0)

RE: The SubSonic filter - Douger 03:05:40 02/25/13 (1)

RE: The SubSonic filter - John Elison 09:28:43 02/25/13 (0)

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RE: The SubSonic filter - Waxxy 02/26/1316:54:32 02/26/13 (0)

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