Meridian Unplugged - Powered by MrTechGuy.co.uk Forums Discussion Meridian - Systems 11717 days later.

Hi guys.. coronavirus pushed me to madness.. after decades of Pure Digital sources I bought an entry level turntable (AT-LP5x) and started to play with it.

First I decided to connect it on my vintage system, a still perfectly working Meridian 207+263+M60MkII.

It's the first time I connect a turntable to the 207.. Since I bought it (March 1989), the system performed flawlessly for ELEVEN THOUSANDS SEVEN HUNDREDS and SEVENTEEN DAYS but the phone input have never been used until today.
Actually I have a strong feeling warranty is expired... :-)

I bypassed the phono stage in the turntable connecting it to Phono input but the output signal is really low. A CD plays loud and clear as usual but Phono signal can barely be heard at maximum volume.

Looking to the manual I realised 207's Phono cartridge amp can manage both MM and MC with an undocumented switch under the bonnet.

Maybe the Phono stage is too old to perform perfectly? Some components out of range?
Maybe the switch is in the wrong position? I'm playing an MM cartridge.

If I move the turntable connectors to 'Line' input and I switch on the turntable's onboard phono amplifier all sounds OK. Output is not so strong as the CD but it's acceptable.

Can someone help me finding something more about 207's phono stage?
Maybe someone had a similar issue?

Grazie and STAY HOME!

Mauro

Actually I didn't use the system everyday but considering it have never been refurbished I am impressed by the quality of this little brick.