What phono preamp are you using?


Anyone using a Soundsmith cartridge? And if so what phono preamp are you using? (Individuals with other cartridges feel free to chime in!)
james1911

@vuch - Congrats! 👍 I got a phono preamp and a line stage preamp from Keith a couple years ago, and I couldn't be happier with them! 

@vinylvalet, @larsman, @vinylzone, thanks guys, I really appreciate it!

Since resurrecting my stereo from a 15-year hibernation three years ago, I’ve had the joy of a 14-year-old kid with his first stereo! It’s been a crazy ride with constant upgrading of all components in my system.

With the Herron, my feet touched the bottom of the rabbit hole and I can finally climb out.

Later this month I’ll be putting in NAT Audio Generator monoblocks, a Symmetrical line stage, and of course the Herron. I’ll finally have enough quality hardware to power the Magico A3s to reveal the potential I heard while auditioning them.

I’m looking forward to relaxing and listening to quality vinyl!

 

I’m using a Luxman EQ-500 with NOS tubes and Hana Umami Red on my SME 15 / 309.  Everything is still breaking in.

First night listening to the Herron VTPH-2AE in the system. Everyone told me that I needed to add a phono preamp to the system and now I know why. Amazing separation of all the instruments! I'm hearing things that I've missed before. All I can say is wow! It's going to be a blast listening to all of my albums again. 

Listening to Led Zeppelin III UK first pressing at the moment. Zeppelin isn't known for quality recording of their music, at least the early albums. The Herron really improves this album!