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Wavac LCR-X2...is it worth $10k ?

Hi,
I am looking for an analog upgrade. My current phonostage is a 47 Labs phonocube. I have an offer for a used Wavac LCR-X2 and a Klyne 7. Wavac is considerably more expensive at nearly $10k (after all miscellaneous expenses) but I can afford it if it is actually worth a $10k phonostage. 

My preference is an energetic, fast, neutral and dynamic sound with great swing and boogie factor. I dont need a typical warmish, slow or romantic sound. Some may say I should go for solid state phono, I hear that hence I am looking at the Klyne. But I am a bit partial to tubes because they present music with that "breath of life" feeling, like real instruments and voices sound. If Wavac can do it then I can pull it off. Any suggestions ?

By the way, are there any tube preamps with in-built phonostage that can match the performance of these standalone phono stages ?
pani
analogluvr
859 posts
 
Buy a herron and be done.  I'd wager it will sound better than the wavac and at less than half the cost.  No phono is worth 10k.......
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infection
808 posts
 
You could try the Allnic H-3000V or Whest MC REF V Mk4.
pani OP
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Hi Raul,
Your analysis is quite correct. Let me explain. I am rebuilding my entire system keeping only my existing speakers, TT, tonearm and cartridge intact. Previously, I was using a SS phono with tube pre-power. But with my speakers I will be more comfortable with SS power which means I have to insert tube equipments upstream in order get the balance of tube and SS sound in the system. I dont think I can live with an all-SS system. So where do I insert the tube equipment ? Either phonostage or preamp or both. So that is why I am looking at all the combinations around me. I like a neutral sound but not a dry one. Soulful, natural, lively and dynamic, that is how music is suppose to sound like in general.
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