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Old 6th Dec 2017, 7:00 pm   #22
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Default Re: Restore an HMV 2127

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Originally Posted by SurreyNick View Post
One other question on the cartridge. Would I be better going for a BSR X5H over the X5M? From what I have just read the X5H is for high gain and is necessary where there is just one audio valve, which is all this model 2127 has.N.
H denotes high output, used for a single stage amplifier.

M denotes medium output, used for a two stage amplifier.

The ECL83 valve in yours is two valves in one envelope, so the amp will be a 2 stage job, so X5M should be ok so far as its output is concerned.

EDIT: Post crossed.

Lawrence.

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