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Thinking to replace my phono
Hi All,
I was wondering, what are the benefits I can get by replacing the phono stage with a more expensive one, say - 8K$-11K$?
My current analog setup made from Brinkmann Bardo turntable & 10.5 arm, Miyajima-Laboratory Kansui cartridge, Zesto Andros PS phono. The above setup connects to Luxman C\M900u pre+amp and Magico S3mk2 speakers.
Any thought or knowledge is welcome.
Thanks
I was wondering, what are the benefits I can get by replacing the phono stage with a more expensive one, say - 8K$-11K$?
My current analog setup made from Brinkmann Bardo turntable & 10.5 arm, Miyajima-Laboratory Kansui cartridge, Zesto Andros PS phono. The above setup connects to Luxman C\M900u pre+amp and Magico S3mk2 speakers.
Any thought or knowledge is welcome.
Thanks
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I took a peek at your system. Nice gear in a living space, which also does "home theater" duties.If that were my space. I would leave it as is, and enjoy it.The entire cabinet/TV thing is an audio buzzkill. I’ve had the Zesto in my system for a demo. Great unit I’m sure it still sounds nice. You’re just not hearing what the gear is capable of, without a dedicated space. Speakers positioned to sound their best and treated room. If you have cash to burn, the Luxman phonostage will compliment your amp/pre.https://www.stereophile.com/content/luxman-eq-500-phono-preamplifierYour ears will determine if it was worth the expense. I would just crack open a beer and prop my feet up, hit play on the video. |
tooblue let's say i'm not missing anything critical but always concern my phono is not at the same league as other components in my setup |
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