Classic Cornet is Back!

hagtech · « **on:** 12 Apr 2006, 07:51 pm »

The original baby blue Cornet is back in action. I purchased two crates of chassis' and will offer a fully assembled and tested Cornet at its original price of $699 (ok, so it was $695).

For a top notch tube phono you can't beat this price. You'd be lucky to get something used at this price! No shortcuts. Upgraded tranny to 370BX, polypropylene caps throughout, gold plated connectors, and chassis damping.

Available now!

jh

Rocket · « **Reply #1 on:** 13 Apr 2006, 01:14 am »

Hi Jim,

I've been very interested in your cornet phonostage for a Long time. I use a denon dl103 mc (.2mv) and would require a step up transformer.

Do you have a relatively inexpensive option i can use and i would require a 220-240 volt version as i live in Australia. I am totally useless at diy and require a finished product from you.

Best wishes

Rod

hagtech · « **Reply #2 on:** 13 Apr 2006, 06:21 am »

I don't have any cheap option for step-ups. Only the costly S&B that matches the Trumpet. Never got around to making a head amp either.

The K&K audio Lundahl step-up kit might be available in assembled form. Many folks have used them with Cornets.

jh

markmaloof · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 Apr 2006, 09:32 pm »

Lundahls are a great match with Cornets, love 'em with mine, installed them right in the chasis for neatness and short signal path. I sure would like to try the Stevens and Billingtons at some point.

Rocket · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 Apr 2006, 11:52 pm »

Hi,

I wonder if it might be a lot easier if i just get rid of this low output mc cartridge as it limits my phonostage options or increases its price.

I would probably go with an inexpensive ortofon.

Regards

Rod

pretzel_logic · « **Reply #5 on:** 16 Apr 2006, 01:54 pm »

I have had my Cornet for over a year and loved it. Unfortunately I blew my second 370BX a month or so ago and just haven't had the extra cash to get a 370. I'm wondering if anyone's had any problems with the 370BX or if there is a better tranny for about the same price or a little more.

Brian

analog97 · « **Reply #6 on:** 16 Apr 2006, 04:43 pm »

Yipes!! You blew 2 370BX's?? I have several months on my 2 370's and thought that transformers were really quite hearty. Aren't transformers just a gaggle of coiled wire?

pretzel_logic · « **Reply #7 on:** 16 Apr 2006, 05:13 pm »

That was a typo, better check before I post, lol. I blew one 270 about a month after building the Cornet, figured I had done something wrong. About a month or so ago I blew the replacement 270. Am going to replace with a 370 as soon as my tax return arrives. I was wondering if anyone had problems with the 370 or should I get something heartier. Sounds like yours are ok.

Brian

PatOMalley · « **Reply #8 on:** 17 Apr 2006, 01:26 am »

Quote from: Rocket

"I wonder if it might be a lot easier if i just get rid of this low output mc cartridge as it limits my phonostage options or increases its price.
I would probably go with an inexpensive ortofon."

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If you are going for the Cornet you should really go LOMC and kick out the extra $ for the Lundahls. It's a question of happiness.

markmaloof · « **Reply #9 on:** 17 Apr 2006, 09:44 am »

Rocket, Pat's right, get the Lundahls. You can have more options available by being able to accomadate low output MCs, but if you wire them direct like I have, you can only do low output MCs unless you take the Lundahls out of the path. Now, that is fine with me, as at this point I have no interest in MM or high output MC, once you get the loading right, there is a certain detailed magic that comes out with low output MC that I have not quite found in MM or high output MC. Like some folks have gone on about how amazing the MM Shure 15 is, and, yup, I have listened to it in a couple systems, and it's nice for sure (pun intended, hardy har har), but IMHO the less costly Denon 103R with proper step-ups betters it a bit. Just an example, the Shure is still a nice cartridge for the price, but....

If you don't want to wire 'em in, you can put 'em in a box with RCA jacks, then you can pop 'em in and out as needed. However, I like the mounting in the chasis deal, as it elimates any problems that could arise with an extra pair of interconnects dealing with the low phono signal. Just short twisted leads from input jack to Lundahls to the Cornet board input. Also, putting the inside the chasis eliminates another thing to squeeze on a rack shelf.

Rocket · « **Reply #10 on:** 17 Apr 2006, 11:36 pm »

Hi Markmaloof,

Thanks for taking the time to respond to my enquiry. I really need to get a phonostage as i have a nice bluenote piccolo turntable which hasn't been used for a year or so. I previously used a perreaux sxv1 phonostage but it didn't sound that good.

Regards

Rod

fishydan · « **Reply #11 on:** 21 Apr 2006, 11:57 pm »

Hello-

Did you change the 47K Ohm resistor when using the Denon and the lundahls?

Thanks,
Dan

PatOMalley · « **Reply #12 on:** 22 Apr 2006, 12:44 pm »

i didn't think you had too because as i understand it with the SUTs set at 10x the cartridge will see 470 ohms ... which is in the sweet spot for the DL-103.

you can go as high as 47k ohms but I have read that users are happy with 100-1000 ohms. 470 being the halway point, etc, etc.

fishydan · « **Reply #13 on:** 22 Apr 2006, 03:23 pm »

Hello Pat-

Thanks for the info. I'll get mine going in the next couple of weeks.

Best,
Dan