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Phone pre advice - Would I benefit from this upgrade?

I currently have a U-Turn table with an Ortofon 2m Blue. I am running that into my Yamaha AS-2200. Reviews say the AS-2200 has a great phono stage, but I don’t know how great.

 

I’m curious to try the Elac alchemy ppa-2 and see if I notice an improvement to sound.

I plan to invest in a new table down the line most likely in the $2,000 range.

I am running Kef R11s in a well treated room and really enjoy my current sound. I’d love to hear more depth but currently have a very wide soundstage.

 

Thanks for your thoughts!

 

jwaller50
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russ69
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UTurn doesn't offer a cartridge higher than the 2m blue, I don't believe their tonearm supports anything else, but I could just be really ignorant on that.

If it fits a 2m Blue, there are a number of cartridges that will fit. Other than compliance and gain, cartridges are pretty generic 99% of the time.  

jwaller50 OP
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@russ69 I will email customer support, thanks for this suggestion!

Edit : I did find on their site that they use a standard mount. They suggest trying a Denon DL-110 MC. Has anyone tried this cartridge or have other suggestions?

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stereo5
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If it were I, I would get a Mobile Fidelity  turntable which can be had for less than 2K.  Your present TT is entry level.  It makes much more sense to upgrade the table, you may be pleasantly surprised how good your system will sound.

elliottbnewcombjr
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Involving. 

Is your system wonderfully involving with other sources? 

Not so involving with just Phono?

 

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fuzztone
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Try a Puffin, you’ll never go back.

If you want LP wow maybe an AT 540ML,  740ML or 750SH first.

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