I use a Stageline S with my DV10X5 on the advice of the most highly regarded LP12 specialist in Leicestershire. The Stageline powered by Aux2 on a Naim preamp. Sounds wonderful. Fast, vivid, colourful, riveting music.
Thank you @frenchrooster@KJC !
I have seen both opinion for “N” and “S”. “N” makes sense from the 2.5 Mv output. What about ohm? Does it make any difference which naim preamp I connect the StageLine to?
The reason I asked KJC. I am just surprised but can’t say you don’t use the optimal stageline however. Logically I would use the N. But I may be of course completely wrong.
Better wait to Richard response. I was using in the past the stageline with a Koetsu black ,
and think to remember it was an S. However the Koetsu is a medium/ low output.
Normally I would recommend the Stageline N, however IIRC, Peter S has said previously that the Dynavector 10X5 works well with the S, provided it’s powered by at least a Hicap.
Thanks Richard. The quality of the power supply is the key point. Peter’s view is that a feed from the Aux2 of a preamp is at least as good as a dedicated HiCap PROVIDED the preamp is being fed from a full width power supply such as SuperCap or 552PS. If the latter case then he recommends Stageline S with DV10X5.
Unfortunately, I found the Stageline N to be really underwhelming with the Dyna 10x5. Using Dynavector’s own phono stage, the P75, was much better: a far more open and vibrant sound. I strongly suggest demoing the Stageline and P75 side-by-side.